TelemarkTelemarkforum Festival in Hemsedal Wraps Up a Successful and Welcoming Telemark Weekend
Hemsedal, Norway — Last weekend, SkiStar Hemsedal warmly welcomed telemark skiers from different regions for the Telemarkforum Festival, hosting a well-organized and friendly community event that highlighted both strong planning and genuine hospitality.
According to our correspondent, Per Ståle Grude, who attended the event in Hemsedal last weekend, the atmosphere from the very beginning was relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely positive. The festival opened with an official speech, friendly conversations, and traditional kanelsnurrer, clearly showing that Hemsedal was happy to host visiting telemark skiers and create a warm, community-focused Telemark weekend.
From the first moments of the festival, it was clear that Hemsedal was the venue, but also an active host and co-organizer of the event. The resort and local team showed clear commitment to welcoming guests and creating the right conditions for a memorable telemark weekend.
Hemsedal as a Hosting Partner
Throughout the weekend, Hemsedal played an important role as a receiving side of the festival. The resort team supported logistics, event areas, and on-snow activities, ensuring that visiting telemark skiers felt comfortable and welcome.
Moreover, the positive attitude toward guests was noticeable both on and off the slopes. Participants repeatedly mentioned the relaxed atmosphere and the feeling that Hemsedal was genuinely happy to host telemark skiers and be part of the Telemarkforum initiative.
Strong Organization and Community Focus
The Telemarkforum organizers, together with the Hemsedal hosting team, delivered a balanced program that allowed participants to move smoothly between skiing sessions, equipment testing, and social interaction.
As a result, both experienced telemarkers and newcomers could take part easily, contributing to an open and inclusive atmosphere throughout the weekend.
TShark Test Center as a Central Meeting Point
One of the main attractions was the TShark test center, which stayed busy during the entire festival. Skiers tested equipment, shared feedback, and discussed setups directly on snow.
The availability of quality test material clearly raised the overall level of the event. Participants expressed strong satisfaction with the test equipment, which added practical value and hands-on experience to the festival.
Shared Effort from the Telemark Community
Additional support came from community contributors, including Per Ståle Grude, who helped supplement the test setup with extra telemark skis. This contribution supported the organizers’ plan and helped keep the test area flowing smoothly.
Nevertheless, the success of the weekend was mainly driven by the combined effort of Telemarkforum and the Hemsedal hosting team, whose coordination and openness shaped the festival experience.
A Positive Signal for Future Events
The Telemarkforum Festival in Hemsedal once again demonstrated how cooperation between organizers and a welcoming resort can strengthen telemark skiing. Good snow, engaged participants, and a host that clearly enjoyed receiving guests created a strong foundation for future editions.
The weekend closed with positive feedback and a shared feeling that Hemsedal is a natural and friendly home for telemark events.
