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Archives for March 2024

Panorama Cabin – Fundraiser Ends March 31st – Matching Funds Incentive!

March 28, 2024 Posted by Mike Edwards

We hope you are as excited by the Panorama Cabin as we are. Please make a donation through our Canada Helps Fundraising Platform. It is easy to donate and the best part is that you get a tax receipt though our fundraising partnership with Nordiq Canada and additional matching funds of up to $2000 through CCBC.

Additionally if we get the most new donations of $50+ in last couple of weeks of the fundraiser there is an added $2000 bonus matching fund incentive from CCBC. The fundraiser is open only until the end of the day on March 31, 2024. Please donate now to help make our dream a reality!

Last season we initiated the Panorama Cabin fundraiser and raised over $11,000. Thanks to all those who donated! Combined with a corporate sponsorship of $5,000 this year and a commitment of $30,000 of Club funds we now have over $46,000 raised towards the Cabin. We are almost 1/2 way to raising the approximate $100,000 needed for this project. Momentum is building… and we hope to have full funding in place this summer. We are making funding applications but your support is still needed to reach our goal.

Last spring we submitted an application to the BC Government for approval, which includes environment impact assessment and  first nations consultation.  We expect approval by late spring of 2024 and if funds are in place we will be able to start construction this summer.

The cabin is planned for a spectacular spot overlooking the Okanagan valley 1/2 way along the Panorama Ridge ski and snowshoe trails. It will provide a challenging yet accessible destination for everybody as well as shelter for those needing a rest while on a longer adventure. The cabin is planned be made to modern building standards complete with covered deck space, heat and solar power. 

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Telemark Closed for the Season

March 28, 2024 Posted by Mike Edwards

We closed our doors for the season on Sunday March 17th but we groomed a couple more times and some ‘keeners’ were skiing for another week or so after that. The last grooming was on Saturday March 23rd. With continued warm weather and deteriorating snow conditions we are no longer able to groom. Skiing and snowshoeing are no longer recommended and we are fully closed.

Thanks to all our season passholders and day users for another wonderful season. It was a strange one with a later than normal start and a bit of an early end. Ultimately there were some great conditions this season and all our programs and events went well. It looks like ‘El Nino’ is ending this spring and we will be back to a more normal pattern of snow and weather next year.

Telemark is available for hiking, biking, dog walking and horseback riding in the summer as a public facility of Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Everybody is welcome and there is no charge. Trail use is best after the snow is all gone and the trails have dried up. This is usually by sometime in May. The daylodge is closed during the off season and there re no services available. The washrooms are always open.

See you next season!

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Telemark Season Ending Sunday March 17th!

March 15, 2024 Posted by Mike Edwards

While there is still some good skiing & snowshoeing to be had at Telemark the exceptionally warm weather for the next few days will deteriorate the snow conditions quickly. So, sadly we have decided to close for the season after Sunday March 17th. Come on out for the last couple of days of the season. 

For the keeners out there skiing & snowshoeing will still be possible after March 17th on some trails and we will do limited grooming where we can safely do so for another few days. The main part of the daylodge will be closed but the downstairs will remain open for an other week. The trail lights for night skiing will be turned off for the season after Friday March 15th.

Spring Conditions! We now have full-on spring conditions. This means there may be some hazards such as –  bare patches, dirt & wet spots and inconsistent snow on both the xc ski and snowshoe trails. The best time to ski will be in the morning before the snow softens too much.  In the evening when the temperatures cool the trails may be icy but still skiable for the experienced skier. Ski & snowshoe at your own risk!

It has been a bit of a strange season with a slow start, less snow than normal, big temperature  fluctuations and a bit of an early ending but, in the end, we had a good season with some really great conditions. We pulled off all our events and made it past mid-March.  ‘El Nino’ is now over and we should expect a longer more normal season next year. 

Check our Trail Conditions webpage to see the latest grooming and conditions.

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Congratulations Telemark Raffle Winners!

March 11, 2024 Posted by Mike Edwards

The 2024 Team Telemark Annual Prize Raffle draw was held at the the Telemark daylodge on Sunday March 10th.

Thank you to our generous community members for purchasing tickets (some of you for many years!) Thank you to the local businesses who donated prizes and to the athletes for selling tickets. Congratulations to the lucky winners. 2,020 tickets were sold x $5 each for a total of $10,100 raised (BC Gaming License: 139108). Proceeds help our young athletes achieve their best by offsetting team costs not covered by athlete registrations, coaching, waxing at races & team van expenses. The raffle is the largest annual fundraiser for the program and we are deeply grateful for the continued club and community support.  A club volunteer will be in touch to arrange getting the prizes to the winners. 

1) Nesters’ Gift Card $50  – Jennier Gray 
2) Nesters’ Gift Card  $50  – Joanna Ball
3) Nordic Day Passe to SilverStar  – Heather Birnie
4) Sphere Sculpture by Annabel Stanley – Kyle Stevens 
5) Gift Basket from Choices Market  – Kelly Crawford
6) Snowshoe set  – Wayne Houlind
7) Spikeball Game set  – Maggie Dawon
8) Auto detail from Kelowna Toyota – Richard Leger 
9) Nutribullet blender  – Valentina Serravalli 
10) Hwy Emerg Kit from Fortis BC – Ryan Haines
11) Kelowna Cycle $200 gift card – Sandy Chambers 
12) Swagman Cargo Systems $250 gift card- Louise & Nick Arkle
13) Waterfront Wines paired dinner for 2  – Patty Paul
14) Tubbs snowshoes from Fresh Air  – Sarah English 
15) Trek Precaliber kids bike 24 inch – Clarey Fentie 

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