Telemark Skiing Further Information
Our High-Calibre Instructors
John Eames and Bonny Masson BASI Coach
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John Eames and Bonny Masson are both regular leaders with Jagged Globe having led trips such as K2 Base Camp and Ghondokoro La, Bolivian Climber, Khumbu Climber, Altai Climber, Lhakpa Ri, Cho Oyu and many others, including Mustag Ata - on telemark skis of course! John and Bonny are British Association of Snowsports Instructors Telemark Teachers, the top level of qualification, and have been running their own specialist telemark company since 1990. There is nobody else in the UK who has more experience at introducing & coaching telemark skiing than John & Bonny!
The Venues
Tignes (December courses)
At 2,100m, with lifts from 1,550m up to 3,400m. The 'Espace Killy' provides unlimited skiing in extent and of superb quality. Long gentle runs for those trying telemark and plenty of steeps, deeps and off-piste for the more expert. By mid-December the links to Val d'Isere are open, there will have been powder on the glacier for over 2 months and the majority of lower runs will also be skiable.
Les Crosets (January courses)
At 1,600m, with lifts from 1,000m up to 2,300m. Les Crosets is at the hub of the vast 'Portes du Soleil' ski area with 650kms of pistes stretching over 2 countries. The scope and variety for all levels of skier is legendary. Les Crosets itself is a quiet, small resort set in a bowl of snow with direct links into the rest of the ski area. January usually has the best powder snow - and the smallest queues!
Cervinia (March/April courses)
At 2,050m with lifts from 1400m up to 3883m (!). Being a high altitude resort snow is guaranteed right through April - in fact all year, on the glacier ski area! The terrain at Cervinia is especially good with lots of space for 'tentative telemarkers' and acres of little-known off-piste for those looking for greater challenges. The skiing spreads over 3 resorts, Valtournanche and Zermatt, in addition to the extensive skiing at Cervinia.
Lift passes
Tignes £120 (Espace Killy); Les Crosets £100 - £120 (Portes du Soleil), depending on buying through hotel or direct; Cervinia £163 (Cervinia & Zermatt)All prices approximate depending on exchange rates.
Travel and Accommodation
All course members are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the course venue. Detailed travel advice will be provided along with the confirmation of your booking.
Accommodation
Valley accommodation is in good standard hotels equating to 2 star quality. The cost of all accommodation is included in the price of the course. The hotel accommodation is provided on a twin-share basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.
Food
All meals throughout the course are included in the cost except for lunch. Course members will need to provide their own lunch and drink each day.
Equipment
Unless you have your own telemark equipment, you will need to hire in resort. If you have your own, you should have shaped skis, with compatible free-heel bindings (e.g. 7tm, G3 cable, Rottefella Cobra or similar) and plastic telemark boots. Telemark ski and boot hire will cost between £80 and £100, depending on the resort.
Course Inclusions and Exclusions
The following paragraphs summarise what is included and excluded from the course cost.Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing rooms.
- Half-board throughout (breakfast and dinner).
- Instructional fees.
- All group equipment such as transceiver probes and shovels as deemed necessary by the Course Director.
Exclusions
- The costs of any cable cars, mountain railways or other mountain lifts.
- Public transport costs during the course (complimentary car transport will be provided as often as possible).
- Lunch and snacks.
- Personal equipment and clothing.
- Transport between the UK and the course venue.
- Skiing and travel insurance (see below).
*Please bring enough money with you to cover additional costs, especially cable cars and lunches. Credit cards are widely accepted and can be used for most cable cars. Insurance should be organised and paid for before you travel to the Alps.
Insurance
Insurance for helicopter rescue, medical and repatriation costs is mandatory. Insurance cover for your course and for cancellation charges, should you be forced to cancel due to injury or other insurable reasons, is available through us. The premiums are as follows
- Up to 5 days - £40
- Up to 10 days - £48
- Up to 17 days - £59
- Up to 24 days - £65
On-line booking
You can book any of our courses securely on-line by selecting your preferred dates and paying a deposit by credit/debit card of £150 per course. We will send you a confirmation of booking and comprehensive Joining Instructions, which includes travel information and a detailed equipment list...