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Sun Peaks – March 14-21, 2020

Ski Telemark’s FREE HEEL Holiday Tour is next March 14-21 to SUN PEAKS

Details:

  • The Tour Includes:
    • Round Trip Direct Airfare with Air Canada – Toronto-Kelowna Return
    • Round Trip Motorcoach/Van transfer Kelowna Airport to Sun Peaks Resort Return
    • 7 Nights/8 Day Accommodations
    • 5 Day Lift Pass Valid at Sun Peaks, 6th Day Optional – Adult $65.00
    • 7 Day Services of Ski Telemark Guide
    • All Taxes.
  • RATES per person in CAD.
    • $ 2500.00 Per Person – Cahilty Hotel, Studio Kitchenette, 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed based on double occupancy, Single Occupancy Add $ 475.00
    • $ 2640.00 Per Person – Cahilty Hotel, Lofted Studio Kitchenette, 1 King bed in loft, Double Sofa Bed based on Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy ADD $ 655.00
    • Special rates available for Youth and Children 12 years and under ski free with 5 Day lift package.
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS:
    • 5 Day Senior 65+ Lift – Deduct $ 65.00
    • 6 Day Senior (65+) Lift Option – Deduct $ 15.00
    • Non-Skier – Deduct $ 715.00
  • CAHILTY HOTEL & SUITES: Family friendly hotel with 164 rooms ranging from standard hotel rooms to 1-2 bedroom suites. Ski-in/ski-out. Hotel includes fitness room, indoor/outdoor hot tub, ski storage, meeting room and in-house restaurant., located in village centre.
  • AIR TRANSPORTATION: AIR CANADA flights from Toronto to Kelowna return, these flight arrangements and departure times are tentatively holding for our group (capacity max. 12):
    • WESTBOUND:
      • FLIGHT AC 1693 Sat. March 14 DEPT. TORONTO 9:00 am., ARRIVE KELOWNA 11:00 am.
    • EASTBOUND:
      • FLIGHT AC 1694 Sat. March 21 DEPT. KELOWNA 11:45 pm., ARRIVE TORONTO 7:00 pm.
  • REGISTRATION & PAYMENT TERMS:
    • To register please contact: SKICAN REP: Ms. Lindsay Wicke, TEL.:519-780-6608/888-475-4226 or EMAIL: lwicke@skican.com and c.c. Holly, skitele@eagle.ca
    • $ 800.00 Non-Refundable Deposit + Trip Cancellation Insurance per person will be required by December 12th to hold these reservations.
    • Upon booking SKICAN will advise Cancellation Terms and Travel Insurance Options
    • Min. 10 pax. required for trip to proceed. 
    • FINAL PAYMENT (Remaining Balance): Due Fri. January 31, 2020
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Ski Telemark returns to Silver Star in March 2019!

** UPDATE ** October 9, 2018 — Only 2 spots left…. If you would like to join us, please book directly with Karen Nasmith of SKI CAN (519-780-6609, knasmith@skican.com)

We have just finalized agreement with SKICAN for 2019 Silver Star Tour from March 16-23, and are pleased to release these Tour Arrangements/Rates/Registration Details below for your consideration or Click here to download the information: SKICANSSRESORTHOLIDAYTOUR16MAR19:

TOUR Inclusive of:

  • Round Trip Direct Airfare with Air Canada – Toronto-Kelowna Return
  • Round Trip Motorcoach/Van transfer Kelowna Airport to Silver Star Resort Return
  • 7 Nights Accommodation as per arrangements below
  • 7 Day Lift Pass Valid at Silver Star
  • 7 Day Services of Ski Telemark Guide
  • All Taxes.

RATES per person in CAD.

  • $ 2210.00 Per Person – Snowbird Lodge, 2 Bedroom/2Bathroom Executive Room, based on Quad Occupancy, Triple Occupancy Add $ 215.00
  • $ 2585.00 Per Person – Snowbird Lodge, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Executive Room, based on Double Occupancy
  • $ 1990.00 Per Person – Chilcoot Lodge, Deluxe Hotel Room – 2 Queens, based on Double Occupancy

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

  • Senior 65+  Lift –  Deduct $ 65.00
  • Adult 5 Day Cross Country Pass Only – Deduct $ 275.00
  • Senior 5 Day Cross Country Pass Only – Deduct $ 295.00
  • Non-Skier – Deduct $ 375.00

SNOWBIRD LODGE also features: Dining area, kitchen, fridge, living area with one sleeper sofa and fireplace plus private outdoor hot tub, balcony and private laundry facilities.

CHILCOOT LODGE also features Mini-fridge, 2 roof top hot tubs.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: AIR CANADA flights from Toronto to Kelowna return, these flight arrangements and departure times are currently blocked for our group(capacity max. 12):

  • WESTBOUND:
    • FLIGHT AC 1693 Sat. March 16 DEPT. . Toronto 9:45 am.,  ARRIVE KELOWNA 11:35 am.
  • EASTBOUND:
    • FLIGHT AC 1694 Sat. March 23 DEPT. KELOWNA 12:25 pm., ARRIVE TORONTO 7:30 pm.  

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT TERMS:

  • To register please contact: SKICAN REP: Karen Nasmith of SKI CAN (519-780-6609, knasmith@skican.com) and c.c. Holly, skitele@eagle.ca
  • $ 500.00 Non-Refundable Deposit per person will be required by Wed. August 15th  (extended to August 31st!) to hold these reservations.
  • Upon booking SKICAN will advise Cancellation Terms and Travel Insurance Options
  • FINAL PAYMENT (Remaining Balance): Due Wed. January 30, 2019
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Pre-Season Events 2016

Preparing for the Ski Season. Here are our Pre-Season Events:

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For December 2016 – we’ll be on snow…

  • ST Warm-Up Day – Sat. Dec. 10th, @ Mt. St. Louis/Moonstone
  • CANSI Refresher/Course Conductors – Sun. Dec. 11th @ Mt. St. Louis/Moonstone Resort
  • MEC Snowfest Barrie – Sat. Nov. 26th
  • Sojourn ‘Breaking New Trails’ – Thurs. Nov. 24
  • MEC Snowfest Toronto – Sat. Nov. 5th
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Preseason events 2015

Sojourn is Thursday, November 26th from 6 pm !

(Think snow for December 5th Warm Up Day)

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  • MEC Snowfest
    • Toronto – November 7
    • Barrie – Nov 14
    • Burlington – Nov 15
  • Sojourn (Barrie)
    • Thursday, November 26 – from 6 pm
  • Warm-up day
    • Saturday, 5 December (from 8 am)
    • Saturday, December 12 – is the Warm-up make up day!

 

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Pre-Season Events 2014

  • MEC Snowfest
    • Toronto – November 1
    • Barrie – Nov 15
    • Burlington – Nov 16
  • Sojourn
    • Free Heel Boutique: Thursday, November 27
John and Holly @ MEC Snowfest Toronto (2014)John and Holly @ MEC Snowfest Toronto (2014) “Flurries brought in many to participate in MEC’s Snowfest @ Toronto store,  wild for anything snow related Ski Telemark had great interest and drew special vouchers for Clinic & Equipment Rental.  Special thanks to MEC organizers and staff!”
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Events 2012

2012 Pre-Season Events:

MEC Snowfest – Toronto, Barrie, Burlington; SOJOURN Evening

The best event yet, ‘Free Heel Fun & Technique’ brought out a wonderful mix of free heel supporters with great discussion following Rob Henderson’s presentation! A technical challenge was thrown out to all for the development in their personal free heeling and new support is forthcoming from several resorts for the sport! Special thanks to Sojourn, ST instructors and TSO!

Great turn-out last Saturday @ MEC Snowfest, Keith and Johnny were lurking in newcomers with Keith’s lurk into the sport!

‘FREE-HEEL GEAR-UP’ @ Soujourn in Barrie in 2011

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  • A real BUZZ dominated SOJOURN’s ‘FREE-HEEL GEAR-UP’ on Thursday evening November 10th! Folks from far and wide tried on and talked shop with Black Diamond, Scarpa and Rossignol representatives, SOJOURN’s staff and Ski Telemark’s team! Special thanks to all for a great evening and a dash of snow!
  • MEC Snowfest held @ Toronto store was a big success! Fine weather brought many folk downtown to shop and talk! Ski Telemark’s booth managed by instructors Keith and David shared their enthusiasm and knowledge with many! Thank you to MEC Toronto!
  • “Glenn and David were fantastic and a great help in making Snowfest a success. It’s really great to be associated with people such as Ski Telemark whom are passionate about helping people enjoy the outdoors. Our staff were ecstatic about having your group present and are looking forward to skiing with you. Thanks for all your help in promoting the event. We will see you at Telemark Warm-up!”
    Sasha Skoropad
    MEC Snowfest Coordinator – Burlington

    Ski Telemark, instructor staff and friends have recently donated relief funds to Outdoor Gientai. Outdoor Gientai is an outdoor industry based initiative to help people who have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the Tohoku area on March 11. We express sincere thank you to all for their support!

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    FREE HEEL STYLE – Thursday, December 2, 6-9:00 pm.

    Bryan Spiegel gave a great ‘Free Heel Style’ talk and demonstration of the new step-in NTN boot/binding system @ SOJOURN’s Icebreaker event! Everyone tried on the new system, Ski Telemark hopes to have a rental demo available this winter so please ask!
    WOW, a fabulous day enjoyed by all 60 + free-heelers at ST WARM-UP DAY @ Mt. St. Louis Moonstone Resort! Dreamy soft snow and mild temperatures made the day ideal for getting back in the groove! Free Heel Mojo was the name of the game, special thanks to retailer sponsors: Little Ed’s Skis & Bikes, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Sojourn and White Squall – you gave us all a big smile!

    In 2009 we hosted…

    • TELEMARK MADNESS – a Telemark Adventure Evening on Thursday, December 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM with Sojourn
      – Featuring David Kilbourn, telemark aficionado, learn about the WOW’s and WHERE’s to churn those turns!
      – Also, guru Glenn Lee’s preparation for MOUNTAIN MADNESS! and Holly Blefgen’s local yodel!
      – Free of charge, only your energy required!

    • Ski Telemark Warm Up Day – Saturday, December 12th

    Sunday, October 26, 2008
    Ski Telemark Open House
    It was great to see our old and new telemark friends and family. The weather was wet, but perfect for a hike.