Come out and play!
A three kilometer doggy snowshoe trail, and a three kilometer doggy classic only ski trail are opening this season. These new trails start at the entrance of our parking lot, on the other side of Glenrosa Road. We will review the new doggy trails as this season and make improvements as needed. Click here for more information (PDF file).
You only have until midnight tonight (Oct 31, 2017) to get your 2017/18 membership at early bird prices AND to get your name in the draw for this $100 bad boy from MEC.
Telemark is currently winning the Cross Country BC provincial membership drive, but we have another 30 days to go and Caledonia (Prince George), Sovereign Lake (Vernon), and Larch Hills (Salmon Arm) are all fighting hard to overtake us. Tell your neighbours, friends, co-workers, and extended family to purchase an annual membership so they can join our little Nordic wonderland.
The trail guys have been working like mad to get all the trails in top condition for early December opening. We have some new intermediate trail options (cut-offs from the Rabbit trail) and 2 brand new dog-legal ski and snowshoe trails.
• Group A: Will anyone catch Telemark or will it be back-to-back victories? Shuffle in the chase pack for second. Sovereign Lake has made a massive move in the past week and is now ahead of Caledonia for the first time. They’ve also regained their edge on Larch Hills, whose recent surge seems to have slowed down. And how will Kimberley fare? It’s worth noting that Kimberley had almost 1,100 members last year… absolutely incredible for a city of only 7,400 people!
Come on out on Sunday, Oct 29 to the Telemark Biathlon Range for an opportunity to give biathlon a try. Our coaches will teach you how to shoot a biathlon rifle like an Olympian! Cost: $15 per person. Includes Biathlon BC Day Membership, coaching instruction and two 5-shot magazines. Extra magazines $5 each.
When: anytime between 12:30 and 14:30 Sunday afternoon. Where: Telemark Biathlon Range.
Salomon is now also supporting the Club Membership Contest, with skis, poles, and a whole lot of swag! Check out the details and full list of sponsors here. Updated standings:
• Group A: Larch Hills’ surge continues, passing Sovereign Lake and then Caledonia in the last few days, and they’re now hot on the heels of Telemark, last year’s winner, for first place. Larch Hills’ momentum might be stemming from their new chalet expansion? Good luck to all.
The October Newsletter is available for downloading. Click here for your copy.
Salomon is now also supporting the Club Membership Contest, with skis, poles, and a whole lot of swag! Check out the details and full list of sponsors here. Updated standings:
• Group A: Telemark’s momentum continues, having passed Sovereign Lake last week and Caledonia this week, and they’re now in first place. As mentioned last week, Sovereign Lake and Caledonia were the two largest clubs in Canada last year, and they have a friendly wager on who will be the largest this year. But at the rate that Telemark grew last year, might they both lose this wager?
For all the exciting details, click here.
The Telemark Nordic ski swap and Annual General Meeting are taking place at the Telemark Lodge on Sunday October 29th.
This is an excellent opportunity to buy (or sell) new and used cross country skiing equipment, and this is the last chance to purchase your Telemark 2017/2018 season pass at the early season discount. Coaches from the Telemark Racers will be on hand to assist you with selecting equipment and answering questions about cross country skiing and the race team.
10:00 AM – Drop off used gear for sale (skis, poles, boots, snowshoes, accessories)
11:00 AM – Telemark AGM (downstairs in the lodge)
12:00 PM – Sale Starts – Purchase gear
Several athletes from the ski team will also be in attendance. If your child has been thinking about joining a team or program this is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more.
Bring your appetite – there will be a food concession.