General

With cool nights and a little fresh snow over the last couple of weeks the snow conditions have been holding up and we have decided to stay open for a BONUS week. Telemark will be open now until Sunday March 30th. Conditions for both xc skiing & snowshoeing over the last little while have been some of the best all year. We will continue to groom most trails regularly over this last week and conditions should be good through to April.

We will be open daily 8am to 5pm until March 30th. When the daylodge is closed – rentals, food etc are not available. The downstairs of the daylodge is open 24/7 so you always have a place to change, stay warm and keep your belongings.

When the daylodge is closed there are also no staff available. Ski/snowshoe at your own risk.

Spring Conditions! While we still have lots of great snow and we are grooming regularly, spring is here and conditions may vary. The snow is generally thawing during the day and freezing in the evening. The best time to ski will be on the groomed snow in the mornings when the snow is hard, fast and smooth.  The snow will get softer and slower in the afternoon but skiing will still be very good. In the evening when the temperatures cool the trails may be a little icy but still skiable on the easier trails for the experienced skier.

Even though there is full snow coverage now, conditions may change quickly and you should always be aware that the snow may start to get thin and rocks and dirt may suddenly appear.

While we will still be grooming regularly we may be cutting back on grooming on some of the lesser used trails. Check our Trail Conditions webpage to see the latest grooming and conditions.

Come on up to Telemark for some amazing spring skiing and snowshoeing while the great conditions last!

The xc ski & snowshoe season is winding down at Telemark. We still have very good conditions with full snow coverage and we will be open until at least Sunday March 23rd. If the snow holds out we may be open for a few days longer. We’ll let you know.

Friday March 14th is the last evening the daylodge will be open and staffed in the evening until 9pm. After that we will be open daily 8am to 5pm until we close for the season. We will keep the trail lights on for another full week for those keeners who still want to come up in the evening and ski under the lights. When the daylodge is closed – rentals, food etc are not available. The downstairs of the daylodge is open 24/7 so you always have a place to change, stay warm and keep your belongings.

When the daylodge is closed there are also no staff available. Ski/snowshoe at your own risk!

Spring Conditions! While we still have lots of great snow and we are grooming daily, spring is here and conditions may vary. The snow is generally thawing during the day and freezing in the evening. The best time to ski will be on the groomed snow in the mornings when the snow is hard, fast and smooth.  The snow will get softer and slower in the afternoon but skiing will still be very good. In the evening when the temperatures cool the trails may be a little icy but still skiable on the easier trails for the experienced skier.

Even though there is full snow coverage now, conditions may change quickly and you should always be aware that the snow may start to get thin and rocks and dirt may suddenly appear.

While we will still be grooming daily for a while we may be cutting back on grooming on some of the lesser used trails.

Come on up to Telemark for some amazing spring skiing and snowshoeing while the great conditions last! Check our Trail Conditions webpage to see the latest grooming and conditions and for updates on our closing day.

2025 Telemark Prize Raffle Winners: Congratulations!

Tom Barrow ~ Hornby Energy Bars & Miir Tumbler value $70

Sohayl Ghadirian  ~ Skogies $50 gift card & Outway Socks value $72

Lyn Mainwaring  ~ Nature’s Fare $50 gift card & Outway Socks $72 value

Pippa Dewitt ~ Creekside Theatre 2 tickets value $88

Ross Smith ~ Nature’s Fare $50 gift card, Fischer ski bag and Fischer drink belt value $136

Mary Hicks ~  Long John’s Pub $50 gift card, 2 pairs Outway socks & Nordic pass for 2 Silverstar

David Carmichael ~ Old Vine’s at Quail’s Gate Winery $100 gift card

Lisa Wood ~ KV+ $100 gift card

Mellissa Carroll ~ KV+ cold pro gloves & Kaslo Sourdough Pasta value $115

Abbey Ulansky ~ Tutt Street Tapas+Wine $150 gift card

Ken Ransom ~ Kelowna Cycle $250 gift card

Cal Gayowski ~ Swagman Sports Cargo Systems $250 gift card

Amy Koga ~ Waterfront Wines 3 course paired dinner for two value $250

Brenda Farnquist ~ Mosko Moto wildcat backpack $380 value

Phil Kachanoski ~ Salomon RC10 skin skis 196cm & ski bag value $849

Thank you to the generous support from the prize donors and we greatly appreciate everyone who purchased tickets for the annual raffle.

A total of 2417 tickets were sold for a total raised of $12,085. All funds raised support the Telemark Youth Competitive Program.

BC Gaming Event License #157978

Let’s celebrate the ski season! Please join us for the Telemark Friends & Family Spring Loppet –  Saturday March 8th.  Once again we will be running the Telemark Spring Loppet as a fun timed participation event with some differences from a regular Loppet.

• 5 different courses to choose from 1.5km – 3km – 7.5km – 15km (30Km lap #1) – 30km Lap #2 – 30km (Full) – Stadium Layout .Please check the maps so you know your course.
• Ski classic or skate technique or mix it up and ski 1/2 & 1/2. There is no relay event.
• Challenge the distance that best suits your mood and ability – No age categories
• No Mass Starts – Start anytime between 8am and 11am (must finish by 2pm)
• Pick up a timing chip in the stadium area
• Cross the start line to activate your timing chip
• Ski your chosen course with your friends & family, Youth Programs group or all by yourself
• Cross the finish line to get your official time
• No bibs, aid stations, prizes or medals
• BBQ included for all registered participants
• Music and fun for everybody
• Low cost – Only $12 for everybody.
• Registration on on Zone 4! Entry deadline: Friday March 7th 8pm

Telemark is hosting the Teck XC BC Championships Feb 28-March 2 – This weekend! This event will see 600 people (mostly kids) from all across BC and further afield come to Telemark for a weekend of fun competition.

It takes a lot of volunteers to host an event like this and we could still use a few more. We hope you have some time to volunteer and help make this a successful event. There are many different roles. Please go to our Volunteer sign up page through this link

We will be open to the public/members for skiing and snowshoeing. However with so many people here it will be exceptionally busy. The parking lot will be overfull and several trails will be temporarily closed. So we recommend waiting to come to telemark until later in the afternoon (2pm or later) on Friday Saturday and Sunday or coming back on another day.

Join us for a fun Winter Event at Telemark Nordic Centre. Bring your xc skis (classic or skates), your snowshoes & your sense of adventure and join us for a half day of fun on the trails at Telemark on February 23rd, 2025.

Collect as many checkpoints as you can or wish and return to the finish line before the end of the 4hr time limit. You may choose to stay on skis or snowshoes the entire time or to switch means of transport during the race but you cannot go on snowshoe trails with skis and vice versa.

Bring a friend or two and race together or against each other.

Good navigational skills and strategy planning will make the difference! 

Visit www.AdventureImmersionLab.ca to register and for more information

Please Note: All Telemark XC ski and snowshoe trails will remain open and this event will have no affect on public or member skiing/snowshoeing.

Telemark is offering FREE trail passes and rentals for all kids (18 & under) on Monday Feb 17th in celebration of Family day.

Come on out to the Telemark Nordic Centre on Family Day for some family fun in the snow. Telemark has lots of great snow for xc skiing and snowshoeing right now with some of the best conditions all season.

Join us the evening of Valentine’s Day – Friday Feb 14th for a fun night out with your sweetheart – Group snowshoe & xc skiing – Potluck – Special treats – Live music with our favourite band. 

Crisprr will be performing from 7:00 – 8:30 in the daylodge. Guests can expect a dynamic setlist featuring their pending song release Snow is Falling alongside some classic rock fan favorites and new material from the band’s upcoming album.  Plus, they will do a pre-release private screening of the accompanying music video they shot at Telemark just before Christmas.

Schedule of Events
– Group Snowshoe/Ski 5:30 to 6:30
– Potluck starts 6:30pm. Surprise us with your dish- appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts are all welcome. Please bring your own plates and cutlery
– Band plays 7:00 to 8:30 – Dancing encouraged
– Daylodge closes 9pm
– No alcohol function please.