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Privates (1-5 hours) Clinics (2 hours) Workshops (4 hours) Bear Valley Telemark Festival (1-3 days)

Telemark Skiing

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Bear Valley Mountain Resort

private telemark lesson Private Telemark Lessons top

Private telemark lessons provide the flexibility and individualized attention to push your skiing to the next level.  Let MAS professional and personable ski instructors improve your turns with focused exercises and guided free skiing to help reinforce new skills. Available everyday with advanced reservations. Please contact the MAS office located in the Bear Valley Village (not at the ski resort) to schedule a lesson.
private telemark ski lessons

"Hiring a private telemark lesson was easy.  My instructor (Steve Heerema) was professional, fun and gave me a great lesson.  He quickly identified my strengths and weakness and we developed a plan.  After 2 hours I was turning confidently on intermediate slopes!  This is a big deal for me since I have been struggling to "teach myself" how to telemark.  (Christy Montel - March 2006)

Prices: $60 - 1 person / 1 hour $50 / additional hour
  $90 - 2 people / 1 hour $70 / additional hour
Lift Ticket: $40 (save $9) - must be purchased through MAS at time of registration
Course Length: 1-5 hours
Start Times: 9 AM - 3 PM
Meeting Place: Bear Valley Mountain Resort Ski School Meeting Area
Skill Level:
private telemark lessons
Fitness Level: at your own pace
Prerequisites: ski leashes required, metal edges strongly recommended

 

nordicBeginning Telemark Clinics top

MAS makes it easy and cost effective to learn telemark skiing with 2 hour group lessons. Learn the basics of telemark ski gear, stance and balance. Before you know it you will be making alpine and telemark turns with a smile. Typically lesson size is 2-4 participants.

Beginning Telemark Clinics are offered "a la carte" and as packages with discounted equipment and lift ticket options. Please choose the best option for you. Advanced reservation required through the MAS office.

beginning telemark

"I always wanted to learn how to telemark ski but kept putting it off.  I am so glad that I took this course.  Now I'm hooked on telemark skiing!"  (Anonymous - December 2004)

Prices: $50 2 hour group lesson*
  $85 Lesson + equipment rental (ski, boots & poles)
  $90 Lesson + lift ticket
  $125 Lesson + equipment + lift ticket
Course Length: 2 hours (10 AM - 12 PM)
Meeting Place: Bear Valley Mountain Resort Ski School Meeting Area
Skill Level: beginner
Fitness Level: fitness
Prerequisites: skis must have safety brake or leash, metal edges recommended
Dates 2007/2008: December: 8, 16, 29
  January: 5, 26
  February: 2, 23
  March: 9, 22
Registration: Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form

* - if only only 1 person is enrolled then a 1 hour private will be offered at the same price.

 

ski school Telemark Clinics top

These quick and exciting 2 hour groups lesson are for intermediate and advanced telemark skiers. Groups will be divided early then instructors will focus on skills relevant to the groups ability. A variety of exercises and terrain will be used to broaden your telemark skiing skills. MAS telemark instructor receive many accolades for their group handling skills and personal feedback. Typically clinic size is 2-4 participants.

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Prices: $55 (lift ticket not included)*
  $40 discounted lift ticket (save $9)
Course Length: 2 hours (10 AM - 12 PM)
Meeting Place: Bear Valley Mountain Resort Ski School Meeting Area
Skill Level: beginner
Fitness Level: telemark
Prerequisites:

• ability to make telemark turns on intermediate slopes or higher
• ski brakes or leashes
• metal edged skis

Dates 2007/2008: December: 8, 16, 29
  January: 5, 26**
  February: 2, 23**
  March: 9, 22**
  April 12
Registration: Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form

* - if only only 1 person is enrolled then a 1 hour private will be offered at the same price.
** - these clinics are followed by a "Bear Valley Backcountry Ski/Board Adventure" on Sunday

ski school Telemark Workshops top

Join MAS certified ski instructors for a day of challenge, learning and fun. These full day intermediate through advanced telemark ski lessons take place on the slopes and lifts of the Bear Valley Mountain Resort.  Participants will be divided into ability groups to focus on specific skills relevant to their needs.  Typically clinic size is 2-4 participants. Pre-registration required.

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MAS believes these longer lesson formats allow for more personalized attention and skill development in a group setting. Typical course ratios range from 2-4 students with one instructor.

 
Prices: $95 (lift ticket not included)
  $40 discounted lift ticket (save $9)
Course Length: 4 hours - 10 AM - 3 PM (with 1 hour lunch break)
Meeting Place: Bear Valley Mountain Resort Ski School Meeting Area
Skill Level: beginner
Fitness Level: telemark
Prerequisites: • ability to make telemark turns on intermediate slopes or higher
• ski brakes or leashes
• metal edged skis
Dates 2007/2008: December: 15, 28
  January 12, 18
  February 8, 22
  March 8, 21
Registration: Either contact MAS or use our secure online registration form

* - if only only 1 person is enrolled then a 2 hour private will be offered at the same price.

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