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Warm-Up Day 2023

The perfect way to launch your 2024 season is at Ski Telemark’s 40th Warm-Up Day on Saturday, December 2, 2023 . Polish your turns or start your Telemark journey!

It was a wonderful day with great coverage. Almost all of the main hill was open and was covered wet fresh snow! We ended the day with video on Gentle Ben…

Join us at our 40th Anniversary Vintage Retro Day on Friday, January 5th at Caledon.

Get your tele-fix at Free-Heel Fridays starting January 12th at Mount St. Louis Moonstone.

End the season with Ski Telemark at Sun Peaks, March 12 – 19th – the registration deadline is December 13th!

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Warm Up Day 2022

Warm Up Day at Mount St. Louis / Moonstone
was on Saturday, December 3rd

A number of telemarkers braved the rain and wind to join us for some fantastic early season spring skiing. The rain ended and after changing gloves and jackets we were out after lunch for more, including some video and some fun group skiing…

Join us again at Mount St. Louis Moonstone for Free Heel Fridays!

Happy Holiday, from Holly & Steve and the Ski Telemark team

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WarmUp Day 2021

Mark Your Calendar!

Ski Telemark’s 38th annual Warm-up Day will be on our backup day Saturday, December 11th 2021  at Mt. St. Louis Moonstone Resort. 

Registration and payment must be completed by Thurs. Dec. 9th @ 18:00.

Explore Ontario’s best powder with WWHSTA

Wait, what?

Tree skiing powder snow in central Ontario?

You bet there is! 

The West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (WWHSTA) is a registered not-for-profit association formed in 2020 to advocate for and support the development of self-propelled winter backcountry touring opportunities in Muskoka, the Almaquin Highlands, Haliburton and surrounding areas. 

Our group embraces the enjoyment of the deep snowpack brought to our region by the west winds off Georgian Bay. The region’s wonderful open hardwood forests and the undulating topography offers a beautiful canvas for exploration and, every now and then,  a few turns of pure joy.

If you enjoy winter in Ontario on AT gear, telemark skis, a snowboard or nordic backcountry gear, WWHSTA is a group that will introduce you to a new community, new areas, shared information and learning opportunities.

Gord Baker and Jeff Edwards are long-time tele skiers and WWHSTA board members. They will be on hand to share information about equipment, locations and how to get involved with WWHSTA.

For more information on WWHSTA activities and membership, visit http://wwhsta.org/ and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wwhsta.

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Warmup Day 2020 – update

A Big Shout Out to MT. ST. LOUIS MOONSTONE for all their support with hosting SKI TELEMARK’s 37th Annual Warm-Up Day! Beautiful conditions with newly falling snow! Also, special thanks to our clients who persisted in filling out all forms and acquiring their lift tickets online, very grateful for your patience and efforts! And, lastly to our instructors who helped carry the Spirit of Free-Heel to start the 2021 season!

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Warm-Up Day 2020

Ski Telemark’s 37th Warm-Up Day is currently scheduled for Sat. Dec. 19th @ Mt. St. Louis Moonstone (MSLM)!

Forms are now available here: https://skitelemark.ca/covid-19-protocols-registration/

  • all outdoors, proposed schedule:
    • Participants meet instructors @ Ski Telemark’s vehicle on snow ready to fly @ 9:00 & 13:00 for instruction;
    • Our instructor to client ratio is 1 to 4 this year.
    • Please physical distance (2 ski lengths) and wear a mandatory face mask;
    • Outfitting of rental equipment, pre-reserved, pre-paid between 8-9 am. only;
    • Lunch bring your own, tailgate style 12:00-12:45 pm.;
    • Return of rental equipment to Ski Telemark’s vehicle 15:00-16:00;
    • Wrap-up @ 16:00.
  • pre-registration and pre-payment required in advance by 18:00 on Tuesday, December 15th !
  • lift ticket to be pre-purchased separately directly through MSLM website, unfortunately NO group rate will be available this year!

Our Registration Form and Day of Event Screening Declaration Form are now posted. Must be received by Ski Telemark’s office by Tuesday, DECEMBER 15th via email:skitele@eagle.ca or office address: 1691 Oak Hill Road, Campbellcroft, Ontario L0A 1B0.

We will confirm and notify receipt of forms and payment via email.

Based on COVID Protocols:

  • Pre-purchase your lift ticket at: www.mountstlouis.com as soon as MSLM opens their operating season – will post date.
    • (a limited number of tickets will be available)
  • Register and prepay Ski Telemark via e-transfer or mail-in with personal cheque payable to Ski Telemark by 18:00 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
  • Remember to complete the Self-Assessment and email to Ski Telemark within 24 hours of the event. Otherwise, we cannot accept your participation .
  • Arrive at MSLM on December 19th, meet at Ski Telemark’s vehicle ready to go for 9:00 am. 
  • Get your gear on in your vehicle. Those participants whom have pre-reserved rental equipment, come and be outfitted at Ski Telemark’s vehicle.
  • Join one of our small groups for instructional clinics @ 9:00 and 13:00  (Masks & Helmets are Mandatory)
  • Likely 1 or 2 per chair ride (except in “family” groupings). Please see: https://mountstlouis.com/ (bottom of the page) for more details…
  • Pack your tailgate lunch
  • Return of rental equipment, 15:00-16:00 pm., Wrap-up @ 16:00!

We, Ski Telemark and instructors, are very grateful for your understanding and compliance with these protocols to help-us all CELEBRATE FREE-HEEL and FUN on SNOW!  

Ski Telemark Calendar for 2021 is currently tentative with of our COVID-19 Protocols.  (Note: Unfortunately, due to private ski club guest policies, we cannot invite guests to participate this year at private clubs)

  • We are looking forward to providing pre-reserved and pre-paid Instruction & Equipment Rental on:
    • Wed. Evenings @ Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre, commencing 18:00-21:00 pm., every hour on the hour from Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, 2021 (currently in grey zone – more information soon)
    • Fridays @ Mt. St. Louis Moonstone Resort, commencing 9:00 am. – 13:00 pm., every hour on the hour from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26, 2021
  • Please check-in as details forthcoming! 

Getting stoked to be on snow with you!  Thank you for your cooperation and support!  Holly, Steve & Ski Telemark Instructors