Mike Edwards

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. After Sunday we will be 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. Over the next few weeks, the Board will provide our members with updates re: operational contingencies and risk mitigation plans to address these unprecedented challenges.”

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!
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This past weekend Telemark hosted a successful Teck Track Attack Championships.  A week earlier we were on the verge of canceling the event due to low snow but with some hard work and a little bit of help from mother nature we were able to pull of a great event. By all accounts it was an amazing weekend of fun, friendship and, of course, racing. 

Thanks to the title sponsor Teck and our contributing sponsors BMO – Nesters Market – Save-On-Foods – Sunrype – Cobs – Coca Cola – Karma – MEC – Paynters Fruit Market and our partner accommodation providers Fairfield Marriot & TownePlace Marriot. Thanks also to BC ViaSport for financial $ hosting support. Thanks to everybody who came from all over BC and even Washington State to join the fun.  A special thanks to all the great volunteers who made it all happen.

Telemark is proudly hosting the Teck Track Attack Championships Jan 24-25, 2026. Telemark will see about 275 young xc skiers (age 9-12yrs) from across BC gather for two days of fun competition.  This event ensures that Telemark is part of the BC xc skiing community, helps to develop our young skiers and acts as a fundraiser for the Club. For more info about the event please go to our website event page  Teck BC Track Attack Championships 2026

Preparations for the event are well underway but we do still need some volunteers to make sure  we can  do the best job possible of hosting this great event.  There are a variety of roles including stadium, course, timing, event office, awards banquet, food, parking, volunteer support, and more. Volunteers are supported with a hot lunch, refreshments, a few SWAG items and more. Please to go to our Volunteer Sign-up Page to find a job for you.

Telemark will be open to Season Passholders and Day Users during the event but please  keep in mind that some trails may be temporarily closed and  parking will be at a premium. Bel0w is an Trail Access Map for the weekend’s racing:

Join us for “Friday Night Lights” – Three fun race nights on Friday evening for those who have a competitive streak and want to test themselves in a fun low key event. All levels welcome
January 16 Classic
February 13 Skate
February 27 Skate

• Start time 6pm – In the Telemark Stadium
• Drop-In but arrive 30 mins early to sign in & get a bib and timing chip
• Mass Start with simple, low key, timing focused on participation and fun
• $2 entry with proceed going to the Telemark Youth Competitive Program
• Open to Season Passholders/Members and the public (non-members must purchase a day/night pass)
• Headlamp needed
  

Are you new to XC Skiing? Are you new to Telemark? We would love to make you feel welcome by giving you a FREE XC ski lesson/tour at the Telemark Nordic Centre. Rentals are also included for free but a Trail Pass ($20 – Adult) must be purchased.

Come on out to Telemark for an instructor led beginner group XC ski lesson and tour.
Saturday Jan 10 and Feb 7, 2026 Only 32 spots available on each date. Sorry both dates are now SOLD OUT. Depending upon instructor availability and snow conditions we will try to host a 3rd Icebreaker. Watch our website and social media later in the season.

Nicole and Robert Kleemaier of Red Moose Immigration Services in Kelowna are avid cross-country skiers and  have been long time, active Telemark members.  They wanted to give something back to the Club and have become a long time dedicated sponsor. You may have seen their banner as the backdrop for the season pass photo or outside on the fence.  You will definitely see Nicole and Robert around the trails in their distinctive Red Moose outfits.

Red Moose supports foreign nationals in their efforts to get a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or permanent resident permit. They also help employers who want to hire those individuals. If you need these kinds of services please think of Nicole and Robert and Red Moose Immigration Services.

It’s never too early to start ticking those tricky gifts off the list for the holiday season! We’ll make it easy for you with Purdy’s delicious chocolates. Purdy’s has something for everyone!

Purchase Purdy’s chocolates online through this fundraiser for the Telemark Youth Competitive Program. Purdy’s is generously contributing 25% of sales directly to Telemark. Visit the Online Campaign here. If signing on for the first time the campaign # is 74016

Treat yourself or your friends & family and support Telemark’s Youth programs at the same time….”Supporting a cause never tasted so good!”

Free Local Delivery by our friendly “Telemark Elves” or pick up at the daylodge once we are open for the season.
For enquiries, please contact Teresa by email