TeleFest

Telefest at Mt. Abram

A celebration of free heels, good turns, and telemark community

Telefest is a full-day gathering for telemark skiers of all levels, bringing together demos, clinics, skills challenges, and a laid-back vendor village right in the Mt. Abram base area. Whether you’re brand new to tele, crossing over from alpine, or dialing in bumps and carving, Telefest is about learning, laughing, and skiing together.

Expect expert instruction from PSIA-trained telemark instructors, gear demos, a bit of friendly competition, and plenty of chances to connect with fellow tele skiers throughout the day.

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Event Schedule

All-Day Activities (9am–3pm)

Base Area Demos & Gear (9am–3pm)

Telemark Ski Demos & True North Adventureware
Check out telemark gear demos throughout the day with support from TelemarkDown staff, plus a small gear setup from True North Adventurewear.

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Telemark Lessons & Clinics

9:45am and 12:45pm

Clinics are offered at multiple levels and are led by PSIA-trained volunteer instructors from New England Telemark, coordinated by Jim Tassé with Mt. Abram Snowsports.

Clinic groupings include:

• Alpine Crossover / New to Tele

• Intermediate Tele

• Advanced Tele

• Carving & Bumps

Meet in the base area before heading out across the mountain.

Location: Base Area meet-up, then skiing across the mountain

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Birkebeiner Skills Challenge

12pm–2pm

A lighthearted, skill-based challenge inspired by classic Nordic and tele traditions. Skiers will navigate a short slalom-style course using a lurk, then finish by throwing the lurk at a target from a telemark stance. Expect satisfying “clonks,” laughs, and bragging rights.

Open to all abilities — fun and creativity encouraged.

Location: Base Area, far skier’s right of Boris

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Prize Ceremony

4pm–4:05pm

Wrap up the day with a quick prize ceremony and celebrate the highlights of Telefest.

Location: Mainside Lodge