Mike Edwards

The Telemark Nordic Club suffered a very poor 2025-26 xc ski & snowshoe season due to the warm temperatures and low snow throughout the winter. We opened late and closed several weeks early making this the shortest and worst season in the Club’s 48 year history. When we were open, many people didn’t come up to Telemark to xc ski & snowshoe because of the lack of a real winter.

Roughly 1/3 of Telemark’s annual revenue comes from public day use (trail passes, rentals, lessons etc). This revenue was down by 80% compared to a normal year. We rely on this revenue and without it Telemark is now critically short on $ to get the Club through the summer- to pay our fixed costs – get ready for next season – accomplish new projects & pay staff. The Club is doing what it can to mitigate.
– Cutting costs (seasonal staff layoffs – delaying projects & maintenance, etc.)
– Finding new sponsors/partners
– Selling 2026-27 season passes early (June 2026)
– Fundraising!
This is where you come in! We are hoping to rally the Telemark xc ski & snowshoe community and raise $30,000 through our “Uplift Telemark” community fundraising campaign to help us get through to next season to …”Stabilize for Today & Strengthen for Tomorrow”. Please donate what you can.

The best way to donate is through our ONLINE SHOPIFY PLATFORM. Please contact us (250-707-5925 or mike.edwards@telemarknordic.com) if you have questions, would like to donate a specific $ amount or donate using a different method.

Looking for more information and other ways help Telemark? Check out our
2026 FUNDRAISER FAQ

This is it…the last big push to get the Panorama Cabin built!

We have been working hard on cabin preparations the last couple of years.
–  Government approval is in place (Including environmental assessment and First Nations consultation)
–  Engineered plans are finalized
–  A site survey is done and the cabin site is staked out
–  A geotechnical survey for the foundation is done
–  The building site is cleared with a new access trail built
–  The building permit process with RDCO is underway

All that’s left now is to build the cabin!

The cabin is planned for a spectacular spot overlooking the Okanagan valley 1/2 way along the Panorama Ridge ski and snowshoe trails at the Telemark Nordic Centre. 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 and plenty of room in its 18’x24′ footprint.

Donating to the Panorama Cabin project is one of the 2 ways to Uplift Telemark” to “Stabilize Today and Strengthen for Tomorrow”.

We hope you are as excited by the Panorama Cabin project as we are. Thank you so much for any $ amount you are able to donate. PLEASE DONATE HERE

The Team Telemark raffle is back for another year!  The  raffle is the key  fundraiser for  the Team Telemark  Youth Competitive Programs.  Our Team Telemark kids are working hard to do their best and represent the Telemark Nordic Club.  Please support them in their efforts towards excellence.

Raffle Tickets are only $5 each with 12 great prizes sponsored by local and partner businesses…Kelowna Cycle, Swagman Sport Cargo Systems, Waterfront Wines, Tutt Street Tapas +Wine, Paynter’s Fruit Market…and more.  Click here to see the full poster with more prize details from all our great sponsors.

PURCHASE TICKETS:  There are only a few tickets left. Get yours now while they last. The best way purchase tickets is  Online Right Now 

Draw date: Saturday March 7th, 2026 12:00pm – Thank you & good luck!
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Check out Telemark’s on-line auction fundraiser. Click on the Auction Link here or scan the QR code below or in the poster to bid on a variety of great items, from skis and gear to art, concert tickets, coffee beans, jewelry, puzzles and more! All proceeds support the Telemark Nordic Club & Telemark Youth Competitive Programs .

Auction Bidding is open now and closes on Monday February 23rd @8pm. So go to the site and get your bid in soon. Please share the auction notice with friends and family outside of the Telemark community.

More auction details, photos, links, starting bid amounts, retail value and more are on the Auction Site. All items generously donated by our community partners…

• Kelowna paddle Centre 
• Salomon
• KV+ 
• MEC
• Sandy Redman Art 
• Annabel Stanley Fibre Artist 
• Andrea Waines Jewelry 
• Villager Puzzles
• Pink Weasel Coffee Company
• Fjallraven, Kelowna 
• Karma Farming Momentum Health 
• Crisprr Rock Band 
• Choices Market
• Webber Naturals 

Family Day is about more than a day off, it’s about connection, fresh air, and creating moments that last a lifetime.

At Telemark Nordic, we believe in fostering a welcoming, inclusive Nordic community where everyone from first-time skiers to seasoned gliders.

Normally we celebrate Family Day with FREE skiing & rentals for kids. Because we are currently closed, we are just wishing you a Happy Family Day from all of us at Telemark Nordic. Your support means a lot💙

We may be closed for xc skiing & snowshoeing right now but there is still lots happening at Telemark.

Join us Valentine’s evening – Saturday Feb 14th for a fun night out with your sweetheart for a Club Social Event with Potluck – Special treats & live music with our favourite band. 

CRISPRR will be performing live in the Telemark the daylodge. Guests can expect a dynamic & danceable setlist featuring a mix of rock standards and originals.

Scan the QR code in the poster or Click on this link to book your FREE ticket. Only 50 tickets available on first come first served basis Booking deadline 6pm Friday Feb 13th.
This event is for Telemark Season Passholders/Members.

CRISPRR also invite you to join them for an incredible night of Music when they play a double bill with “Rusty Crows” at Creekside Theatre on March 20, 2026. More info and book tickets here! CRISPRR is offering the Telemark community a special price using the discount code “FRIEND”

For everyone who loves to ski & snowshoe (is there anyone who doesn’t?), it is no secret that the snowfall around Kelowna has been unusually low this season. In fact, this season marks the lowest snowfall on record in Telemark’s 48 year history.

Despite this unprecedented challenge, our skilled grooming team has been able to work with what little snow we have to provide our members and guests with good quality tracks on our trails as long as we possibly could.

After the last week of warm weather and lack of snow the trails have deteriorated to the point where we are no longer able to provide a safe and enjoyable xc skiing & snowshoeing experience for our members and guests.

We have therefore made the difficult decision to close the Telemark Nordic Centre at the end of the day on Sunday Feb 8. If winter returns and we receive some cooler weather and snow we will be ready to reopen as we are able. We are now closed until further notice and skiing & snowshoeing are no longer recommended.

With day pass revenues at historical lows due to the lack of snow, our Club is also facing a significant operating deficit. As a not-for-profit society operating on Crown Land, there are limitations to the fees we can charge and surplus revenues we can carry forward to offset low revenue years. To this end, the Board is exploring alternative revenue-generating and fundraising opportunities to sustain our high-quality facilities and programming.

Telemark Nordic is a strong community. It will take all of us working together to strengthen our resilience as a Club for current and future generations of Nordic skiers and snowshoers.

Thanks you for your understanding at this difficult time. We look forward to celebrating with you when winter returns to Telemark.

The Team Telemark raffle is back for another year!  The  raffle is the key  fundraiser for  the Team Telemark  Youth Competitive Programs.  Our Team Telemark kids are working hard to do their best and represent the Telemark Nordic Club.  Please support them in their efforts towards excellence.

Raffle Tickets are only $5 each with 12 great prizes sponsored by local and partner businesses…Kelowna Cycle, Swagman Sport Cargo Systems, Waterfront Wines, Tutt Street Tapas +Wine, Paynter’s Fruit Market…and more.  Click here to see the full poster with more prize details from all our great sponsors.

PURCHASE TICKETS:  Online Right Now   or from one of the Team kids or at the raffle table set up outside the lodge on weekends or stop in at the Telemark daylodge anytime.

Draw date: Saturday March 7th, 2026 12:00pm – Thank you & good luck!
BC Gaming Event License #167408