On Sunday February 25, 2018 Telemark will be hosting our first snowshoe race. There will be three courses; 2 kilometer, 4 kilometer and 8 kilometer. This fun / family oriented event will start at the lodge. There will be food and prizes for participants and volunteers afterwards. So grab your snowshoes for some low impact exercise. Click here to sign up for the race. If you are able to volunteer a few hours to help out call Ron at 250 212-0704.
Gareth and Julia
Congratulations to our athletes, Gareth Williams and Julia Ransom who are really making an impact beyond our club. Gareth Williams, who is currently the youngest of 8 male athletes on the Cross Country Canada National Ski team, last week was the top U23 skier at Canadian WJT, automatically qualifying him for the World Junior/U23 Ski Championships in Switzerland.
Julia Ransom is likewise proving she belongs on the Canadian National Biathlon Team having already achieved two top-10 finishes this season racing in Europe on the World Cup circuit. She is currently the top ranked Canadian biathlete and — BREAKING NEWS — has just been selected to the Canadian Olympics team for the Big Show in South Korea next month.
Announcing the First Annual Telemark Nordic Snowshoe Race
On Sunday February 25, 2018 Telemark will be hosting our first snowshoe race. There will be three courses; 2 kilometer, 4 kilometer and 8 kilometer. This fun / family oriented event will start at the lodge. There will be food and prizes for participants and volunteers afterwards. So grab your snowshoes for some low impact exercise. More information about the fun race, as well as how to register, will follow in the next few days. See you there!
Kelowna Apple Loppet News – Sunday January 14th
The 32nd Kelowna Apple Loppet is this Sunday. Any food items you can bringing for the race athletes will be accepted. Please drop it off at the lodge. All snowshoe trails are open, and skiing will be limited until Noon, on race day.
Click here to register for the Apple Loppet. Click here for the X-C course maps. Click here for the youth X-C course maps. Click here for the race schedule.
Fresh Air Nordic Demonstration Day – Saturday January 6th
Our Annual Fresh Air Nordic Demo Day is this Saturday at the Telemark lodge. There will be cross country industry reps and products from Madshus, Rossignol, and Salomon. Get $25 Fresh Air Nordic Bucks when you demo a set of skis!
Date: Saturday, January 6th
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Telemark Nordic Centre
Waxing Cross Country Skis
There are two methods of cross country skiing. Classic cross country skiing, and skate skiing. These two methods of skiing require different types of skis. For an article that explains how you wax each type of cross country ski click here. (PDF File)
Moose on Trail
The Telemark Nordic Club encompasses just under 3000 acres (1364 hectares) located in mixed forest, there are 115km of trails and is surrounded by crown land. The diverse geography with streams, wetlands, forests and grassland is a sanctuary for many animal species. It is common to see animals on our trails. Click here to see a list of species on our property.
Most common is the moose. A moose is generally docile. If you are lucky enough to see one, give it a wide berth, and enjoy the view. If carnivores are seen on the property the location and time is posted on our trail board at the entrance to the trails, and on our website. Such sightings are infrequent.
32nd Kelowna Apple Loppet – Sunday January 14th
The Telemark Nordic Club welcomes all skiers to the 32nd Kelowna Apple Loppet. The popular pursuit X-C race course remains the same. There are events for all ages and abilities. Prizes and food for participants and volunteers. Click here to register. Click here for the course maps. Click here for the youth course maps. Click here for the race schedule.