General

We hope you are as excited by the Panorama Cabin as we are. Please make a donation through our Canada Helps Fundraising Platform. It is easy to donate and the best part is that you get a tax receipt though our fundraising partnership with Nordiq Canada and additional matching funds of up to $2000 through CCBC.

Additionally if we get the most new donations of $50+ in last couple of weeks of the fundraiser there is an added $2000 bonus matching fund incentive from CCBC. The fundraiser is open only until the end of the day on March 31, 2024. Please donate now to help make our dream a reality!

Last season we initiated the Panorama Cabin fundraiser and raised over $11,000. Thanks to all those who donated! Combined with a corporate sponsorship of $5,000 this year and a commitment of $30,000 of Club funds we now have over $46,000 raised towards the Cabin. We are almost 1/2 way to raising the approximate $100,000 needed for this project. Momentum is building… and we hope to have full funding in place this summer. We are making funding applications but your support is still needed to reach our goal.

Last spring we submitted an application to the BC Government for approval, which includes environment impact assessment and  first nations consultation.  We expect approval by late spring of 2024 and if funds are in place we will be able to start construction this summer.

The cabin is planned for a spectacular spot overlooking the Okanagan valley 1/2 way along the Panorama Ridge ski and snowshoe trails. It will provide a challenging yet accessible destination for everybody as well as shelter for those needing a rest while on a longer adventure. The cabin is planned be made to modern building standards complete with covered deck space, heat and solar power. 

While there is still some good skiing & snowshoeing to be had at Telemark the exceptionally warm weather for the next few days will deteriorate the snow conditions quickly. So, sadly we have decided to close for the season after Sunday March 17th. Come on out for the last couple of days of the season. 

For the keeners out there skiing & snowshoeing will still be possible after March 17th on some trails and we will do limited grooming where we can safely do so for another few days. The main part of the daylodge will be closed but the downstairs will remain open for an other week. The trail lights for night skiing will be turned off for the season after Friday March 15th.

Spring Conditions! We now have full-on spring conditions. This means there may be some hazards such as –  bare patches, dirt & wet spots and inconsistent snow on both the xc ski and snowshoe trails. The best time to ski will be in the morning before the snow softens too much.  In the evening when the temperatures cool the trails may be icy but still skiable for the experienced skier. Ski & snowshoe at your own risk!

It has been a bit of a strange season with a slow start, less snow than normal, big temperature  fluctuations and a bit of an early ending but, in the end, we had a good season with some really great conditions. We pulled off all our events and made it past mid-March.  ‘El Nino’ is now over and we should expect a longer more normal season next year. 

Check our Trail Conditions webpage to see the latest grooming and conditions.

The 2024 Team Telemark Annual Prize Raffle draw was held at the the Telemark daylodge on Sunday March 10th.

Thank you to our generous community members for purchasing tickets (some of you for many years!) Thank you to the local businesses who donated prizes and to the athletes for selling tickets. Congratulations to the lucky winners. 2,020 tickets were sold x $5 each for a total of $10,100 raised (BC Gaming License: 139108). Proceeds help our young athletes achieve their best by offsetting team costs not covered by athlete registrations, coaching, waxing at races & team van expenses. The raffle is the largest annual fundraiser for the program and we are deeply grateful for the continued club and community support.  A club volunteer will be in touch to arrange getting the prizes to the winners. 

1) Nesters’ Gift Card $50  – Jennier Gray 
2) Nesters’ Gift Card  $50  – Joanna Ball
3) Nordic Day Passe to SilverStar  – Heather Birnie
4) Sphere Sculpture by Annabel Stanley – Kyle Stevens 
5) Gift Basket from Choices Market  – Kelly Crawford
6) Snowshoe set  – Wayne Houlind
7) Spikeball Game set  – Maggie Dawon
8) Auto detail from Kelowna Toyota – Richard Leger 
9) Nutribullet blender  – Valentina Serravalli 
10) Hwy Emerg Kit from Fortis BC – Ryan Haines
11) Kelowna Cycle $200 gift card – Sandy Chambers 
12) Swagman Cargo Systems $250 gift card- Louise & Nick Arkle
13) Waterfront Wines paired dinner for 2  – Patty Paul
14) Tubbs snowshoes from Fresh Air  – Sarah English 
15) Trek Precaliber kids bike 24 inch – Clarey Fentie 

Let’s celebrate the ski season! Please join us for the Telemark Friends & Family Spring Apple Loppet –  Saturday March 9th.  Once again we will be running the Telemark Apple 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 . Maps have been updated recently to reflect small changes in courses. 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
• 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 and 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.
• Register on Zone 4 Entry deadline: Friday March 8th 8pm
• Find your Time Here

This past weekend Telemark hosted a successful Teck Track Attack Championships.  There were near record numbers of participants and by all accounts it was a great 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 – Cobbs and our partner accommodation providers Marriot Fairfield & Marriot Town Suites. 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. Results and more info on our event webpage.

Telemark is hosting the Teck Track Attack Championships Feb 24-25. This event will see 275 kids ages 9-12yrs from all across BC 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 or… use the QR code in the poster.

It will be quite busy at Telemark that weekend but the event does not take up very much space on the trails and we will remain fully open for public/member skiing and snowshoeing that weekend with just some minor disruptions to trails access.

Telemark would like to  welcome back Red Moose Immigration Services as a Club sponsor for their fifth year.

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 dedicated sponsor. You may have seen their banner as the backdrop for the season pass photo this year 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.

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