American Birkebeiner Ski Race Modifications Due to Lack of Snow
: Following the death of King Håkon Sverresson, his infant son and heir, Håkon Håkonsson , became a target for the rival Bagler faction. Birkebeinerne
The heroic journey is commemorated today through world-renowned cross-country ski races. American Birkebeiner Ski Race Modifications Due to Lack
: Two of the group's best skiers, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka , carried the two-year-old prince across the treacherous, snow-covered mountains from Lillehammer to Trondheim. his infant son and heir
The Birkebeiners are most famous for a daring mountain rescue in the winter of 1206.