The Telemark Nordic Ski School is currently managed by Aengus McCullough. Our ski instructors have CANSI or NCCP coaching certification and are dedicated to improving your skiing. We build confidence, control and efficiency by teaching sound skate or classic ski techniques. Lesson times are flexible so that they fit your schedule. The Ski School lessons are for beginner to advanced skiers and are most suited to adults. We recommend our programs for kids. You can come on your own or get a group together for a fun day on the snow. Group lessons will follow provincial health and sport COVID guidelines.
PLEASE NOTE: We are working on organizing lessons for this year (2022-23) and confirming Instructors and schedules. Bookings are currently unavailable. We will have bookings available soon!
| Lesson Rates (per person) 2022-2023 Season | |
|---|---|
| Private Lesson | $60 |
| Semi-private Lesson (2 people) | $50 |
| Group Lesson (3 or 4 people) | $40 |
All lessons are 75 minutes in duration. The prices do not include the required ski pass or equipment. If you are not a season pass holder you will be required to purchase a trail pass. Rental equipment is available at regular rental rates. If you need a full Pkg. (lesson, rental, trail pass) there is an additional discount of 25% for the trail pass and rentals.
This year we have four instructors…
Aengus McCullough – Aengus discovered the delights of cross country skiing when he moved to Alberta from the UK in 2011. After floundering in the snow for his first winter season he realized that skiing was not as effortless as it looked and decided to join Edmonton Nordic to develop his technique. Aengus progressed through Edmonton Nordic’s adult skiing program through to their Master’s program after which he went on to take CANSI instructor courses so he could help others on their skiing journey.
Alex McDonald – Alex was born and raised in Barrier B.C, his parents had him on skis as soon as he could walk. Alex has grown up racing on skis and after high school moved to Whistler to train and race at the Callaghan Valley Training Centre for 2 years. In 2016 Alex moved to Kelowna to race for Team Telemark. As a member of the BC Ski Team from 2014-2019 Alex has raced Nationally and Internationally both in the US and Europe. Retiring from racing in 2019, Alex is now NCCP Level 2 Certified and is coaching with Telemark as Assistant Coach and Track Attack Coordinator. He is also enrolled and perusing a degree in the Human Kinetics Program at Okanagan College.
Mike Edwards- For Mike XC skiing is a lifestyle and lifelong passion. Mike has worked in XC skiing for over 25 years as retail manager, ski instructor, facility manager, National Team director and event manager. Mike is busy as the current general manager for the Telemark Nordic Club but loves getting out on snow and helping people to enjoy the sport of XC skiing as much as he does. Mike has a unique perspective with both CANSI and NCCP experience.
Nathan Forestell – Nathan was born and raised in Huntsville, ON where he grew up skiing in the cold Northern Ontario winters. He began racing competitively in 2010 for Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club on the Ontario Cup circuit and with Huntsville High School where he was a multiple time OFSAA medalist. He was a founding member of the University of Ottawa’s Nordic skiing program, uOttawa Nordiq, and competed on the OUA varsity circuit for 5 years, captaining the men’s team from 2019-2021. Nathan is a NCCP certified coach who began coaching at a youth level in 2013 with Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club and most recently coached masters with XC Chelsea Masters out of Gatineau, QC. Nathan recently moved to Kelowna to complete his Bachelor of Education at UBC Okanagan and check out all of the skiing and biking that the Okanagan has to offer!
Ski School Details
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before your lesson to allow yourself time to get ready. All prices include taxes. Payment can be made in the Telemark on-line store after your lesson is booked or in person when you arrive. You must book at least at least 24 hours in advance, and please call us as soon as possible, but not less than the night before, if you have to cancel. The calendar will be available for booking lessons once we are open in December.
For general questions about lessons please call the Telemark day lodge 250-707-5925 or email info@telemarknordic.com
Aengus teaches 4-5 lessons per day on Saturdays – Please use our Booking Tool to book a lesson with Aengus.
Contact Aengus McCullough at aengusmccullough@hotmail.com
Alex teaches 4-5 lessons per day on Sundays – Please use our Booking Tool to book a lesson with Alex.
Contact Alex at alexander.philip5.2@gmail.com or call 778-220-4492
Mike teaches 1 lesson per day on weekdays – Please use our Booking Tool to book a lesson with Mike
Contact Mike at gm@telemarknordic.com or phone the Telemark office 250-707-5925
Nathan teaches lessons mainly on weekday evenings and may book other times depending upon his schedule. Please use our Booking Tool to check Nathans schedule and book a lesson. Contact Nathan at nathan.forestell@gmail.com