The Telemark Nordic Club is proud to host over 500 athletes and coaches at the Western Canadian Championships this weekend Feb 8th to 10th (Friday to Sunday)
The ski and snowshoe trails will remain open to members and the public during the races but please be aware that there will be some trails restrictions and parking will be limited.
To avoid the crowds, get a parking spot and have the best skiing available it would be best to plan your ski for after 5pm on Friday – after 3pm on Saturday and after 2pm on Sunday.
If you want to come for a ski or snowshoe earlier and watch some of the racing here are some details…
Friday – Sprint Races 9am to 5pm – Most ski trails will be open because the races only use a small section of trail. The stadium area Race 1 and Parts of Squirrel will be closed. Access to the recreation trails will be through the Biathlon range area. MAP
Saturday – Mass Start Distance races 9am to 3pm – Access only to Panorama, Telemark, Summer Road, Forest Lane and Memory Lane . All other trials are closed or blocked off while the races are on. MAP
Sunday – Relay races 9am to 1pm – Same access as on Saturday. MAP
Snowshoe trails: Because the snowshoe trails cross the ski race trails in several spots which could be dangerous for racers the Chalet loop is the only snow shoe trail which be open until Sunday after 2pm when all trails will be open.