Latest News   14th June, 2009

Draft programme for 09 - 10 season: available now! Scroll down for all dates & venues For full details, contact us direct by e-mail. Room Shares: more info next season Airport transfers: scroll down to ATS link Insurance: click here for more information.

Recent TeleSkiCo weeks ... now on YouTube!: Superb powder skiing at Fiescheralp 17 - 24 Jan.! Click on this link at YouTube (skiers: John Eames & Trevor Cattermole) - for more Fiescheralp powder skiing, just 2 days later, click here Powder in the trees, La Thuile, 1 - 8 Feb. Click here for powder with an Italian flavour ... Chunky off-piste in Tignes, 13 - 31 Dec. Click here for off-piste that is not always powder! Powder in the trees - high above the Mediterrainean! Parnassos, Greece, 8 - 15 Feb Click here for some great skiing at a unique venue! Bookings taken for Feb., 2010! Obergurgl and Andermatt, 21/3 - 4/4. Click here for yet more powder and touring - what a season! Spring powder at Cervinia, 5 - 19/4. Click here for mid April powder and the range of skiing in this underrated ski area. La Thuile, 19 - 26/4 Click here for end of season action ... still loads of snow as usual!!! Thanks to the 'Tasmanian Telemarker',  Graham Hammond, for the camera & editing work.

SNOW CONDITIONS: Skiing conditions very good on the Alpine glaciers (updated 14/06/09) Hintertux: 325cms on the glacier, 23kms of runs and 7 lifts open on the glacier with excellent snow conditions. Zermatt: Furgsattel chair open, skiing to Trockener Steg, good spring snow. Australia: the season is up and running ...!

PARNASSOS Greece: Images from 8 - 15 Feb.! Above & below - 15/02 a.m., "waiting" for the evening flight home ...! Left - setting off to Liakoura, the highest peak Below left - skinning high above the Aegean Sea Click here for YouTube link!

New Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing trips in the Alps! We are now able to offer some new and enticing trips in the Alps for those keen to learn and/or develop Nodric skiing skills and also those who want to try (or do more!) snowshoeing - amongst dramatic Alpine scenery and enjoying some great accommodation and hospitality. NORDIC SKI LONG WEEKENDS NORDIC SKI WEEKS JURA MOUNTAINS TRAVERSE TOUR MT. BLANC SNOWSHOE & SKI WEEK MT. BLANC SNOWSHOE WEEK SWISS SNOWSHOE SAFARI FOR ALL DATES & VENUES: Scroll down FULL DETAILS: For more information and trip Dossiers contact us: phone - 01248 810337 e-mail - ski@telemarkskico.com

CALLING ALL SINGLES! Room shares available ... we need you! Options for the 2009 - 2010 season will be available later in the summer PHONE 01248 810337 or e-mail us direct.

2009 - 2010 Season DRAFT PROGRAMME Scroll down for separate Telemark/Alpine, Nordic or Snowshoe dates NB All dates, venues and prices are to be confirmed! CHECK BOOKING STATUS HERE ... (updated 14/06/09) Booking    Confirmed      Full TELEMARK / ALPINE NOVEMBER 07-14: Hintertux (A), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £275 07-14: Hintertux (A), Adv. Skills/Aspirant Instructors', level 4-5, £275 14-21: Hintertux (A), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £275 DECEMBER 12-19: Cervinia (I), 'All Terrain', levels 1-5, £275 19-26: Cervinia (I), 'All Terrain', levels 1-5, £275 26-2/01: Cervinia (I), 'All Terrain', levels 1-5, £275 JANUARY 02-09: Les Contamines (F), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £275 02-09: Les Contamines (F), 'Off-piste Performance', levels 3-4A, £275 09-16: Les Contamines (F), 'All Terrain',  levels 2-5, £275 09-16: Les Contamines (F), 'Off-piste Performance Plus', levels 4-5A, £275 16-23: Fiescheralp (CH), 'All Terrain & Off-piste Options', levels 2-5A, £275 23-30: Lenzerheide (CH), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £275 23-30: Lenzerheide (CH), 'Off-piste Adventure', levels 3-5A, £395 FEBRUARY 31/01-07: La Thuile (F), 'All Terrain', levels 1-3, £275 06 & 07: Cairngorm (GB), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £115 14-21: Parnassos/Peleponese (Greece), 'Off-piste Adventure', levels 3-5A, £875 20 & 21: Cairngorm (GB), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £115 28-07/03: Monte Sibillini (Italian Apennines); 'Off-piste Adventure', levels 3+ to 5A, £815 MARCH 06 & 07: Cairngorm (GB), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £115 07-13: Stubai Alps (A), H2H tour, levels 3+ to 5A, £855 13-20: Obergurgl (A), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £115 20 & 21: Cairngorm (GB), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £115 20-27: Lenzerheide (CH), 'All Terrain', levels 2-5, £275 20-27: Lenzerheide (CH), 'Off-piste Adventure', levels 3-5A, £395  27 - 03/04: Andermatt (CH), 'All Terrain/Off-piste', levels 3-5A, £275 27 - 03/04: Andermatt (CH), 'Off-piste Adventure', levels 4-5A, £395 APRIL 04-11: Tignes (F), 'All Terrain', levels 1-4, £275 04-11: Tignes (F), 'Off-piste Performance', levels 3-5A, £275 04-11: Gran Paradiso (I), Intro H2H tour, levels 3-5A, £995 11-18: Tignes (F), 'All Terrain', levels 1-4, £275 11-18: Tignes (F), 'Off-piste performance Plus', levels 4-5A, £275 11-18: Tignes (F), 'Adv. Skills/Aspirant Instructors', level 4-5, £275 17-25: Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route (F/CH), H2H tour, levels 4-5A, £1095 18-25: La Thuile (I), 'All Terrain', levels 1-5, £275 18-25: La Thuile (I), Off-piste Adventure', levels 3-5A, £395 MAY or JUNE 29-05/06 or Midsummer: Stryn (N), glacier skiing 'All Terrain/Off-piste', levels 3-5A, £tbc NORDIC JANUARY 07-11: Val Ferret (I), 'Nordic ski weekend', all levels, £tbc 17-24: Mt Blanc Region (F/CH/I), Nordic ski week', introductory, £tbc 30-07/02: Transjurassienne (F/CH), village-to-village tour, intermediate, £tbc FEBRUARY 18-22: Val Ferret (I), 'Nordic Ski Weekend', all levels, £tbc 21-28: Chamonix (F): 'Snowshoe & Ski', introductory, £tbc 28-07/03: Troll-loypa (N), H2H tour, intro/intermedaite, £795 MARCH 06-13: Snohetta & Dovrefjell (N), H2H tour, intermediate/advanced, £915 07-14: Rondane (N), H2H tour & coaching, introductory, £1095 13-20: Tafjordfjell (N), H2H tour, advanced, £795 14-21: Skarvheimen Traverse (N), H2H tour, intermediate, £945 14-21: Taivalkoski Husky (Fin), husky supported H2H tour, intermediate, £1095 18-22: Val Ferret (I), 'Nordic Ski Weekend', all levels, £tbc 20-27: Hardanger Crossing (N), intermediate+, £975 20-29: Jotunheim (I), H2H tour, advanced, £1175 28-04/04: The Kings Trail (S), H2H tour with husky support, intermediate, £195 28-04/04: Geilo (N), 'New to Nordic', introductory/intermediate, £975 APRIL 02-11: Geilo & Finse (N), 'Pistes, Trails & Tours', intro/intermediate, £1150 02-11: Jotunheim (N), H2H tour, intermediate+, £965 SNOWSHOE JANUARY 10-17: Mt Blanc (F), 'Snowshoe week', intermediate, £795 21-25: Swiss Snowshoe Safari (CH), village-to-village tour, intro/intermediate, £tbc FEBRUARY 31/01-07: Mt Blanc (F), 'Snowshoe Week', intermediate, £795 11-15: Swiss Snowshoe Safari (CH), village-to-village tour, intro/intermediate, £tbc 21-28: Chamonix (F), 'Snowshoe & Ski', introductory, £tbc MARCH 28/02 -07: Mt Blanc (F), 'Snowshoe Week', intermediate, £795 11-15: Swiss Snowshoe Safari (CH), village-to-village tour, intro/intermediate, £tbc EXPLANATIONS: COSTS - guideline only! Less than £400: instruction/coaching only; above £700 instruction/coaching plus additional elements e.g. transfers, accommodation, etc LEVELS - visit our website for details. 'A' Alpine skiers welcome. H2H - hut-to-hut tours, whether Nordic or Telemark TELEMARK or NORDIC - visit our website for full details (IN BRACKETS) - venue country *  CONTACT US FOR TRAVEL & ACCOMM. PACKAGES WITH CRYSTAL, THOMSONS OR FIRST CHOICE - 5% DISCOUNT OFF THEIR BROCHURE PRICES FOR EARLY BOOKING & PAYMENT! *  5% OFF OUR INSTRUCTION/LEADERSHIP COST ELEMENTS WITH EARLY BOOKING & PAYMENT *  5% OFF OUR INSTRUCTION/LEADERSHIP COST ELEMENTS FOR SECOND OR MORE TRIPS THIS SEASON *  MAX. 10% OFF OUR INSTRUCTION/LEADERSHIP ELEMENTS WITH ABOVE DISCOUNTS.

ABOVE: Fiescheralp 22 Jan 09; Heading off for yet another great off-piste run ...!

SURROUNDING IMAGES All at Fiescheralp 17 - 24 Jan. 09 Pass cursor over image for more info.

LEFT & BELOW: Stephen Hepworth, Pete Williams & Greg Bartnik in action 26th Nov. '08 A great start to the season!

Images from previous seasons ...

ABOVE LEFT: reststop between Olavsbu & Spiterstulen, Jotunheim PPG tour; photo: Tom Higgs ABOVE MIDDLE: Descending Hohe Vernagt Spitz, Oetztal tour, 26/3/07 RIGHT, ABOVE: Hidden powder stashes, Tirol Telemarker week, 15/3 07, skier Bonny Masson, photo John Eames RIGHT: Touring in the Jotunheim on the PPG itinerary

BELOW & RIGHT: Jotunheim Peks, Passes and Glaciers; perfect Norwegian touring - join us March 2010!!!

ATS provide efficient, friendly and fast 'door-to-door' service from a range of European airports to a host of resorts in the Alps, including The TeleSkiCo venues of La Thuile and Cervinia. A great link if you are arranging your own travel.. Or book other destinations for your own  holiday or weekend break. This service is also available during the summer, just right for your walking, climbing, 'hutting' or 'looking & lounging' holiday. Click here ... for a quick quotation. You can book on-line as well!

SUMMER IN NORWAY? If you are backpacking in Norway and using the DNT hut system you can buy your DNT membership from us. The membership will save you hut costs and give you priority at busy times. The 'huts' are fantastic value in remote and very beautiful surroundings. Go to the 'DNT' page on our website for prices & membership application.

That's all for now! Looking forward to seeing you soon - on snow!? Best wishes from John & Bonny www.telemarkskico.com All images protected by copyright, 2009, The Telemark Ski Co  John Eames & Bonny Masson                                                                                                                                            Parnassos, Greece,15/02/09                                                                                                                                                                                           Graham Hammond enjoying a                                                                                                                                                                                                   "Greek reality"!