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Archives for December 2017

Moose on Trail

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The Telemark Nordic Club encompasses  just under 3000 acres (1364 hectares) located in mixed forest, there are 115km of trails and is surrounded by crown land. The diverse geography with streams, wetlands, forests and grassland is a sanctuary for many animal species. It is common to see animals on our trails. Click here to see a list of species on our property.

Most common is the moose. A moose is generally docile. If you are lucky enough to see one, give it a wide berth, and enjoy the view. If carnivores are seen on the property the location and time is posted on our trail board at the entrance to the trails, and on our website. Such sightings are infrequent.

Telemark – Christmas Hours

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Friday December 22   9 AM – 4PM

Saturday December 23   9 AM – 4PM

Sunday December 24    9 AM – 2PM

Monday December 25     Closed

Tuesday December 26    9 AM – 9PM

Wednesday December 27     9 AM – 9PM

Thursday December 28    9 AM – 9PM

Friday December 29     9 AM – 4PM

Saturday December 30    9 AM – 4PM

Sunday December 31    9 AM – 4PM

Monday January 1    9    AM – 4PM

Tuesday January 2    9    AM – 9PM

 

 

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

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In the last 48 hours Santa gave the club a big present. Lots of snow. We are calling out the heavy artillery to groom, and the skiing should be great this week. Snowshoe trails are covered in powder. Telemark is open from 9-4 PM, until further notice. We are open 9-2 PM on Christmas Eve, and closed for Christmas December 25th. Open again on Boxing Day for the season. Merry Christmas everyone!

Club History Book Updated

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Emile has just updated our history book.  It is an interesting read — from the first ticket booth to construction of the lodge.  Navigate to this history page and download the pdf.

Enjoy.

Rod’s Ramble is Back

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After a very long interval, Rod’s Ramble is back.
There are several new developments regarding snoeshoeing at Telemark. First off, Larry Krar has stepped down as the snowshoe director and I have agreed to take over. Larry developed the Telemark SS trail system and has maintained it ever since. He tells me he will still be involved but doesn’t want to be in charge. If you see him on the trail, say hello and thank you.
As you may have heard, Telemark has developed doggy trails across the road from the parking lot. The main trail had been groomed for skiing in the past, but had become overgrown. In the fall, this trail was opened up and a new snowshoe trail was cut. To enter it, cross the road and follow the signed trail to the right. There is a main trail 3.3 K long and a short cut 1.4 km long. The trail is marked with orange surveyor tape with turns and junctions marked with blue signs with white lettering. It’s marked so it can be snoweshoed in either direction. The trail is a nice mix of singletrack through evergreen forest, with a few doubletrack sections The return portion follows the ridge between the original trail and offers up some excellent views. Early reviews are very positive.  If you want an easy day, take the short cut but take it clockwise for a more gradual climb. To do so, go past the first ” Doggy Snowshoe Trail” sign, and keep left until you see the second “Doggy Snowshoe Trail” on the right.
On Feb. 25th. Telemark will be holding a snowshoe race on Pine Forest Trail with varying distances. Start training now! More details to come.
Rod

It is Not Too Late to Join our Masters Program

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Greg Kilroy and Bryana van Leeuwen, Telemark Nordic Masters Program Head CoachesWe have snow, the trails are groomed, and the place is rocking!  Only one month left to train for our Apple Loppet.  Seize the moment and join your like-minded colleagues in the new Telemark Masters program!  On-snow starts this Saturday (December 16).  Our fantastic new coaches Bryana and Greg are a ton of fun to work with.  You will really enjoy yourself and your skiing will quickly move to a new level.

Click here to watch Bryana and Greg present a brief over view of the program.  They were previously responsible for arguably the best masters program in Canada at Lappe Nordic in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  Now they are here and we can’t believe our good luck.

Already have your season pass —  click here to add masters to your registration.  Or click here to purchase a season pass plus register for masters.