TELEMARK EVENTS

TELEMARK PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

We have a great telemark programme lined up for our freeheelers and anyone else who would like to give it a go.

TELEMARK WEEK - Aug 4-11 2043

A very social week when freeheelers get together, with telemark lessons available.

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TELEMARK ADVANCED OFF-PISTE SKILLS COURSE - Aug 7-9 2024

A 3 day intensive course which will take your skiing to the next level.

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BLACK DIAMOND FREEHEEL FUN WEEKEND - Aug 10-11 2024

A weekend for a fun telemark events, socialising and clinics.

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TELEMARK LESSONS - by arrangement

We offer telemark private and group clinics any time through the season by arrangement. Advanced booking is required. .

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Powder Skiing Canterbury South Island NZ

Telemark Week

Join our highly successful Telemark Week when freeheelers flock in from far and wide for a fun time, some great turns and to touch up on technique.

Our BR Telemark instructors are available for group & private lessons all week. Lessons help you ski confidently in a variety of conditions and terrain. The Catered Midweek Madness package includes one lesson. Standard lessons rates apply for day visitors & shorter packages.

Everyone is welcome, whether you're a seasoned freeheeler or keen to give it a try. We have some telemark gear (skis and boots) for hire - please email Claire.

It's all about fun and freeing the heel. Be sure to bring your favourite tipple & some snacks for sunset drinks on the ridge. Dig out that informal, funky attire for the Thursday night fancy dress party!

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Telemark Offpiste Course

Telemark Off-Piste Skills Course

Gain confidence and skills skiing off-piste conditions. Our three-day course will improve your versatility to handle the unexpected, and ability to ski with ease and efficiency in challenging conditions. It's the equivalent of having a personal trainer for three days! Dates: 7-9 Aug 2024.

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Telemark Events NZ

Black Diamond Freeheel Fun Weekend

Join us for for our annual Freeheel Fun weekend for a fun events, socialising and clinics. This event draws in telemarkers from far afield and is a great chance to get together with other freeheeling fanatics.

Fun Day Saturday August 10th

Fun events throughout the day on Saturday with spot prizes, thanks to Black Diamond. Our fun ski events are open to all telemark abilities. Please register on field at Palmer Lodge, 10-11am, on the day. We may also run some beginner clinics  of Saturday if there is enough interest. We  have a limited amount of telemark gear available if you're keen to give telemarking a try. 

We'll also have demo gear for freeheelers and alpine skiers/tourers to try!

Zag H86 177cm (tele/alpine)

Zag H96 lady 164cm (can be telemark or alpine)

Zag H96 176cm (can be tele or alpine)

Zag Slap 98 180cm (tele/alpine)

Zag H106 178cm (tele/touring)

Zag Ubac 95 lady 164 (touring)

Zag Ubac 95 174cm (touring)

Sunday Tele Clinics August 11th

Improve your style and ski like a Nordic God(des) with a 1.5 hour clinic. Cost: $50 per person (members $35). Advanced booking is necessary. To book email the BR Telemark Team at marketing@brokenriver.co.nz.

We offer telemark private and group clinics by arrangement for all abilities. We have a limited pool of telemark skis and boots if you're keen to give it a try. Our telemark instructors are available upon request most weekends and Claire is available mid-week. Advanced booking is required. We do offer telemark lessons daily during the Telemark Week.

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