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Organizer

Appalachian Telemark Association
Email
info@telemarker.org
Website
https://telemarker.org/

The Appalachian Telemark Association (ATA) is a group of free-heel skiers promoting Telemark skiing through events, workshops, and races at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA. As part of the Western PA Ski Council, ATA members also enjoy access to various ski-related activities and social events.

Location

Seven Springs mountain resort
Seven Springs mountain resort
777 Water Wheel Dr, Seven Springs, PA 15622, United States
Website
https://www.7springs.com/

Other Locations

USA
USA

Date

Jan 10 - 11 2026

Time

08:00 - 18:00

Labels

Telemark Festival

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

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