#TeleTuesdayTip: The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time? Next season. 🤘
Most of us spent our 20s or 30s lunging our way through the “learning curve,” but imagine if your kid had that drop-knee flow before they even hit high school? We’re talking future local legends.
We are gauging interest for a Youth Telemark Program in Summit County for the 2026-2027 season!
How to get involved:
- Tap the link in our bio to fill out our quick interest form.
- Tag a parent who needs to see this.
- DM us with any questions about gear, age ranges, or logistics!
Let’s build the next generation of the freeheel community. ❄️
#spreadtelemark #telekids #freeheellife #telemarkskiing
#TeleTuesdayTip: keep the tele talk going!
What do telemark skiers love more than freeing those heels and dropping those knees? Talking about telemark!
We met so many incredible people at the Festival last weekend, and we don’t want that energy to melt away with the snow. As the season winds down, here is how to stay plugged in with the @SummitTelemark crew as well as the new friends that came out last weekend:
🔔Instagram: You’re already here! Turn on post notifications so you don’t miss updates, and send us a DM!
💻Facebook Forum: The “OG” hub. Perfect for deep dives, gear searches, meetups and technical talk that need more than a caption. Link in bio.
THANK YOU! ♥️⛷️
We’re still buzzing from #SummitTelefest.
It’s hard to put this weekend into words, so we’ll just say this: Our community is incredible. Thank you to every single one of you who came out. Keep dropping those knees, keep those heels free and keep spreading the stoke!
Huge thank you to @arapahoe_basin and everyone who supported this event!
Thank you to @bishoptelemark@22designs@amrskishopbreck for getting the crew out on fresh gear!
Recaps and photos are on the way - stay tuned!
#TelemarkSkiing #FreeHeel #DropKnees #SpreadTelemark
DAY 2: WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 🏔️✨
Huge thanks to everyone bringing the energy today. Tomorrow, we’re doing it all over again - only bigger. From sunrise skins to live music, the schedule is stacked.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
✅ Uphill: Meet at the Goat Statue (no uphill pass required).
✅ Breakfast: Register by 2PM TODAY!
✅ Rentals: Participating in a clinic, make sure to arrive with gear.
The following shops have tele rentals @amrskishopbreck (Breckenridge), @confluencekayakandski (Denver), or @mountain_chalet (Colorado Springs).
✅ Telemark Only Apres: 2PM @ The Perch (upstairs of 6th Alley) with @moonstone_quill playing for the Save Our Snow concert supporting @hc3summit
✅ Group Shred: Meet at 3:30PM at the TOP of Lenawee.
See you tonight at @theblocksilverthorne and tomorrow morning at the Goat!
#SummitTelefest #FreeTheHeel #SaveOurSnow #Telemark
TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎿✨
The wait is finally over! #SummitTelest is TOMORROW! Get those heels loose and get ready for two incredible days.
If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late - link in bio!
Day of questions? Find someone wearing a lei 🌺 and we’ll be able to help you out!
The Game Plan:
☕️ Check-in & breakfast at Marnie’s (upstairs of 6th Alley)
🎿 Demos all day + morning clinics
❄️ Hit the informal bumps course in the afternoon
⛷️ Informal group skis to keep the vibes high
The After-Party:
📍Head over to @theblocksilverthorne to wind down!
🎟 Door prize raffle (must be present!)
🎥 Film clips from @telecolo
🎵 Live performance by @kellee_el_lee
See you at @arapahoe_basin ! 🏔️
#Telemark #FreeYourHeel #DropKnees
🎿 SPECIAL GEAR ALERT! 🎿
Want to walk away from #SummitTelefest with a brand-new pair of custom skis? Here’s your chance to score big while supporting a great cause!
Our friends at @LimberGrove have graciously donated a stunning pair of @RompSkis , featuring custom graphics by @brinkleymessickart . These skis are a literal work of art!
📍 WHERE & WHEN
Join us at the Evening Social from 6pm on Friday, April 17th at @theblocksilverthorne for a special raffle...
🧐 HOW TO WIN (The “Oso” Challenge)
We aren’t just drawing a name and calling it a day - you’ve gotta know your peaks!
1. We will pull five lucky tickets from the raffle.
2. The 5 finalists will have 3 minutes to study the custom graphics.
3. Identify the mountain scenes hidden in the artwork (we hear there are 4 of them!).
4. The person with the most correct guesses wins the skis! 🏆
❤️ SKIS FOR A CAUSE
The best part? All proceeds from this raffle go directly to @h3csummit to help keep our winters white and our mountains healthy.
Come thirsty, bring your mountain-knowledgeable friends for “consultation,” and let’s raise some money for @h3csummit !
IT’S SNOWING!
Mother Nature is a telemark skier, confirmed. We’re getting snow and the timing couldn’t be better. Dare we say it... are we looking at a powder day for #SummitTelefest? Or at least what we’d consider a powder day for the 25/26 season.
And hey, it’s always knee deep for telemark skiers on a powder day, right?!
We’re two days away from this year’s #SummitTelefest! With the latest snow and more coming, we’re reminiscing on our first annual Summit Telefest.
While we put the finishing touches on this year’s event, here’s a little throwback to last year!
#TeleTuesdayTip: Prepare to free your heel and free your mind, #SummitTelefest at @arapahoe_basin is almost here! ⛷️🏔️
We’ve got two action-packed days lined up! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills in a clinic, test out the latest gear, or just enjoy the spring conditions with a great crew, we hope you’re as excited as we are!
Check out the full itinerary on the image above and start planning your weekend! 📅
Some Highlights:
🥞 Breakfast at Marine's both days
🎿 Free demos in the Demo Village
🎓 Telemark Clinics
🎶 Save Our Snow Concert on Saturday
🍻 Social and Après events
Link in bio for registration! Let’s get ready to make some turns!
#TelemarkSkiing #FreeHeelSkier
Nearly $9,000 in gear to give away?! ⛷️✨
We love repping the gear we love, and we want to get it into your hands, too! We’ve raved about our incredible partners -now it’s time to show off the goods they’ve donated for our #SummitTelefest door prize raffle.
The Sneak Peek:
🎿 4 Pairs of Skis
❄️ 2 AIARE Rescue Courses
⚙️ 3 Sets of Bindings
🏔️ + a mountain of merch, gear, and swag!
Where & When:
📍 Location: @theblocksilverthorne (491 Rainbow Drive)
🗓️ Date: April 17th
🕕 Time: Social starts at 6 PM | Raffle ~7:30 PM
How to Enter: Your registration includes your door prize raffle ticket! Make sure you’re registered!
🔗 Link in bio to register!
EARN YOUR TURNS (AND YOUR BACON) ❄️🍳
Ever dreamed of having the mountain all to yourself? Love the sound of fresh corduroy under your skis? If you’re a fan of the early bird life, we have a FREE early morning uphill for you at #SummitTelefest!
Join us Saturday morning (April 18th) for a human-powered uphill session.
📍 Meet: 7am by the Goat statue
⛷️ Route: Base → Black Mountain Lodge
🥞 After: Breakfast + bragging rights at Marnie’s
NOTE: Breakfast at Marnie’s is included for those registered for Summit Telefest. No uphill pass required (thank you @arapahoe_basin )!
Haven’t signed up for #SummitTelefest yet? Registration in bio!
#UphillSkiing #EarnYourTurns #UphillAndChill
We had to reel you in with a little powder bait... ❄
Consider this your official call to action: #SummitTelefest is officially next week at @arapahoe_basin and you won’t want to forget to register! If you’re looking for the biggest free-heel party in Summit County, this is it!
What’s included with registration?
👕 Official Summit Telefest T-shirt
🎁 Epic door prize entry (aka raffle)*
🍳 Breakfast at Marnie’s (Friday & Saturday)
🍻 Exclusive Telemark Après on Saturday at The Perch
🌳$10 of registration goes directly to @hc3summit
Don’t get left in the dust (or the slush). Hit the link in our bio to register!
NOTE: registering by Tuesday, April 14th is super helpful for us to get an idea of numbers! While you'll still be able to register after Tuesday, if you're a deadline person, here's a deadline for you!
*Raffle will be held at @theblocksilverthorne ~7:30pm on Friday, April 17th
(Video from January 2025)
