The snow is long gone now and the weather has finally gotten warm and sunny as we wait for another winter season. Telemark is a wonderful place to visit in the off season (spring/summer/fall).
People often come up to Telemark for hikes, dog walks, mountain biking, horse back riding and even birding (Telemark is a noted birding hotspot on ‘ebird’). It’s a little cooler up here and a great place to get away from the summer heat of the valley.
We hosted the Girl Guides for their Night Trek Event May 9-11, 2025 (check out the attached photo).
Most people stick to the ski trails but it is also possible to hike/bike on the some of the snowshoe trails. The snowshoe trails are not maintained for hiking or biking and have some rough/wet areas. In the fall our youth programs kids do several trail running sessions at Telemark. Motorized vehicles are NOT allowed on most trails although you may see trail crew volunteers doing some summer trail maintenance in a vehicle.
Telemark and surrounding area is designated rangeland for cattle and there are about 120 head (cows & calves and a couple of bulls) that you may see on the trails. They start out on the lower trails in June and July but make their way up to the top of Crystal Rim trail and beyond over the summer and fall. Then they are rounded up by the end of October.
There is no fee for enjoying Telemark in the off season.
If you come to Telemark in the spring/summer/fall please be prepared.
- The daylodge is not open, the trails are not patrolled and there are not as many people around. So please make sure someone knows where you are and you know where you are going and what you are doing.
- There can be wildlife. Bears have been seen as well as coyotes.
- There are mosquitos…especially in June and July. They generally peter out by late summer. Come prepared with proper clothing and bug spray.
- The weather is changeable so take extra clothing and rain gear if the weather is unsettled.
We hope to see you up at Telemark before the snow flies. Season passes will be going on sale in August. Get your season pass early.