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Telepalooza 2026
Telepalooza 2026 – Two-Day Telemark Festival at Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 10–11, 2026
Location: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622
The 19th edition of Telepalooza and the 24th annual telemark gathering return once more. This two-day festival celebrates freeheel skiing with full Saturday and Sunday clinics, an après-ski party, auctions, prizes, and the chance to ski with top telemark instructors.
Video Telepalooza 2025
What to Expect
- Expert clinics for all levels: morning session (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) and afternoon session (1:00 PM-4:00 PM) both days. telemarker.org
- Apres-ski parties in the Matterhorn Room of the lodge each evening, including food, soft drinks, cash bar and swag giveaways.
- Access to a loaner gear pool: boots, skis, bindings (including modern NTN setups) via the Appalachian Telemark Association’s equipment program.
- All proceeds go to the ATA’s loaner equipment program and the Jim Kapp Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Clinics & Skill Levels
Whether you’re new to telemark or an advanced rider, Telepalooza has a spot for you. Change groups any time to match your comfort and challenge. Loaner gear is available—first come, first served—so newcomers are welcome.
Registration & Costs
- Single-day registration: Members $90 / Non-members $100.
- Both-days registration: Members $135 / Non-members $150.
- Early registration is strongly encouraged to help with planning for food and instructors.
- Membership in ATA ($40 individual / $50 family) grants discounted registration rate and gear loaner benefits.
One more video from Telepalooza 2025
Why Attend?
For telemark skiers in North America, Telepalooza is a flagship event. It’s an opportunity to:
- Learn from national demo-team level instructors
- Test modern equipment in a supportive environment
- Connect with the telemark community
- Ski terrain in a celebrated resort setting
- Get inspired for the season ahead