Mike Berkopec
It started when my high schooler said come on dad I will teach you how to skate ski at the school playground. He taught and I learned eventually V1-ing my way into Wave 1 at the Birkie. It was time to get more serious so like most of us in the Twin Cities I went to Piotr Bednarski. Followed him around to figure out V2 and now I will be completing my 18th Birkie. Along the way, with Andy and Brenda Schweizer, we have been supporting Nordic athletes and programs. At this stage of the game, it’s now time to get more directly involved and Team Birkie is the perfect fit. Thanks for having me.