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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!
LockDown December 26th
On December 21, the Premier of Ontario announced a province wide lockdown that directly impacts Ski Telemark’s 2021 operations. These strict new measures will see all non-essential businesses close for 4 weeks as of 12:01am December 26th. Please visit the www.ontario.ca for detailed information.
Ski Telemark plans to resume instructional and equipment rental services on Sat. Jan. 23rd with respective authorization of the province, regional public health authorities, private ski clubs and snowsport resorts we serve. We will keep you posted of developments as we learn more.
Recommend cross country downhill at a local hill in your backyard, neighbourhood or local cross country area to build your skills, gain fitness, experience and continue your love and passion for FREE-HEEL!!! If you have any questions related to Free Heel technique, equipment, backcountry preparation we are pleased to be your source! Here for you – Holly & Steve, Ski Telemark
Cheri Doman
Ski Telemark and Instructors are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the recent passing of long-time supporter: Cheri Doman of SOJOURN on December 7th, 2020.
Cheri will be remembered fondly by hosting our annual Ski Telemark evenings and SOJOURN’s ongoing support of telemark skiing in southern Ontario.
Cheri leaves a beautiful legacy with her deceased husband Mike Moran for their shared and great passion for the outdoors, adventure, play and the vision and joy they gave to sooo many through their outdoor retail store: SOJOURN in Barrie, Ontario.
SOJOURN will continue to strive and embody the spirit of Cheri & Mike moving forward into 2021, please express your condolences and thoughts when visiting to staff!
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