Mike Edwards

The 2019 Kelowna Toyota Western Canadian Championships and Teck Okanagan Cup  were a big success!

The snow conditions were incredible, the racing was competitive and  racers, coaches and volunteers alike  had big but tired smiles by the end of the weekend.

Thanks to all the volunteers.  Without dedicated volunteers this event could not have happened.

Special thanks to the grooming crew –  especially staff groomer Colin Thomson –  for all the late nights and early mornings and for  consistently great trails and grooming.

Thanks to all the racers, coaches and support people for coming to Telemark to contribute to an exciting,  competitive and fun event.

Thanks to all the Telemark Nordic Club members and public skiers for your patience as the event took over the Telemark Nordic Centre for the weekend. Back to normal now.

The Telemark Nordic Club sent a strong contingent of over 50 athletes to compete in the Western Championships and Okanagan Cup. Our Telemark Team athletes had several amazing performances over the weekend including many individual and team relay medals.  Team Telemark contributed greatly to  British Columbia dominating the event and winning the overall Aggregate title over the other Western provinces.  Click here for full Results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telemark’s own Gareth Williams and Hannah Mehain are currently competing at The World Junior/U23 Championships Jan 19-27, 2019 in Lahti Finland.  To represent Telemark and Canada at the World Championships is a big deal and big feather in the cap of the Telemark Nordic Club programs, coaches and athletes.  We are all extremely proud of Gareth and the Hannah and their accomplishments.  Hannah and Gareth are 2 of only 3 athletes from BC to represent Canada at the Championships.  Gareth is a long time Kelowna resident and grew up skiing at Telemark.  Hannah lives in Vernon but works with Telemark Head Coach Adam Elliot and represents Telemark when racing.  The World Junior/U23 Championships is an annual major competition in all the ‘Nordic’ Sports (Cross Country Skiing, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined) for the best Juniors age (16-19) and U23 athletes (age 20-22) in the world. These are the next World Cup stars.

Follow Gareth and Hannah and the other 16 Canadians at the Championships – Results on FIS Website

What a great weekend up here at Telemark. It was a busy day on Saturday and everyone was smiling including the “Snowmen”. With 10 cm of snow over the last couple of days conditions are at their best yet.

We are getting excited for the Western Canadian Championships coming up in less than 3 weeks – Feb 8-10. 500 Athletes from Across North America will be competing at Telemark. Volunteers still needed – Contact

Do your skis seem a little slow sometimes? Maybe its not just you. A good glide waxing can help make sure your skis are working their best and you get the most enjoyment out of your skiing. Leave your skis with us. We will glide wax them for you and you can pick them up when you come to ski next. $15 for a classic ski wax and $20 for a Skate ski wax.

 

The Apple Loppet is set for Sunday Jan 13th!  Don’t let that stop you from coming up for a recreational ski or snowshoe  The Telemark Nordic Centre is open for public skiing and snowshoeing on Loppet day.  To avoid the crowds and have the best skiing available it would be best to plan your ski for mid-day.

The kids races start at 9:30am and the main Loppet starts at 10:10am.  The Classic leg of the Loppet – on Telemark Trail –  is first to go and most racers will be off that trail by 11:15am.  The skate leg of the Loppet – mainly on Fern Trail – is last so it will be better to ski in the afternoon.  Most of the competitors will be finished  and things will be winding down by about 12:30 with the Loppet course completely cleared by 1:30. Full Schedule

Snowshoers will need to be extra careful crossing the ski trails when racers are coming through.

Saturday was a beautiful and busy day up here.  We were in the sunshine above the valley cloud with temperatures hovering just around zero Celsius.  Should be more of the same on Sunday and will make for another great day at Telemark for the Loppet and for regular skiing and snowshoeing.

 

 

 

The Telemark Nordic  Club Apple Loppet is almost upon us – Sunday January 13th.   Registration on Zone 4 closes 5pm (PT) Jan 12, 2019. There are still a few spots left but they are going quickly… Register now!!

Loppet Maps can be found on our Race Notice

The younger kids start at 9:30am with the main Loppet starting just after 10am. Full Loppet Schedule

If you are doing the relay event and need a partner please let us know and we will try to find somone for you.

Questions? Contact us gm@telemarknordic.com

It’s going to be a great day and busy at Telemark on Saturday January 5th.

Join us for the annual Fresh Air Concept/Experience Demo Day!  Try  out the latest & greatest cross-country ski gear from Madshus, Rossignol, Fischer, Salomon, Swix and more. Starts 10am

 

Also Saturday is the start of the  Telemark Ski League kids program.  150 kids in ski programs along with their parents will be at Telemark from 10am to 1pm.   We are looking forward to having the kids all here for another fantastic season.  If you want to avoid the crowds plan you skiing day appropriately.

The Telemark Nordic Centre is open on New Year’s day with modified hours from 10am to 4pm.  Welcome in the new year with some fun in the snow and burn off some of those holiday calories.