Emergency Action Plan

• Ski/Snowshoe at your own risk
• Skiing/Snowshoeing alone is NOT recommended
• Trails are NOT patrolled.
• NO Emergency First Aid Attendant.
• Have a plan and make sure someone knows where you are.
• Be prepared with proper clothing, extra food and water and a cell phone.

LOST or OVERDUE SKIER/SNOWSHOER

When Day Lodge is OPEN

1. Immediately notify the Telemark staff at the day lodge 250-707-5925

When Day Lodge is Closed

Urgent Circumstances:

1. Call 9-1-1
2. Contact a Telemark representative: See “Telemark Emergency Contacts” below.

Non-Urgent Circumstances:

1. Call the West Kelowna RCMP Community Police (7:30am – 4:30pm weekdays): 250-768-2880
2. Contact a Telemark representative: See “Telemark Emergency Contacts” below.

 

INJURED SKIER/SNOWSHOER

When Day Lodge is OPEN

1. Immediately notify the Telemark staff at the day lodge 250-707-5925.
2. Be prepared with information about the condition of the injured person and their exact location.

When Day Lodge is NOT OPEN
                  1.   Call 9-1-1

3. Notify a Telemark Club representative: See “Telemark Emergency Contacts” below 

FIRST AID INFORMATION

Basic First Aid:  Basic first supplies are located at the day lodge front counter.

First Aid Room:  A well stocked first aid room with a bed is located downstairs in the day lodge

Rescue Toboggan:  A well stocked rescue toboggan is located outside the day lodge.

AED (Defibrillator):  Located in the Telemark day lodge upper floor beside the rear exit door.

 

TELEMARK EMERGENCY CONTACTS

1. Mike Edwards: (Telemark Nordic Club General Manager) 403-688-1494
2. Rod Heater: (Telemark Nordic Club Volunteer) 250-768-5908
3. Barry Allen: (Telemark Nordic Club Board member) 250-575-6163
4. Jeff Cashman: (Telemark Caretakers Residence) 778-363-0052

 

Link to .pdf copy of Emergency Action Plan