Telemark Skills

Free your heels. Have fun learning or brushing up on the fundamentals of making a Telemark turn, linking turns and safety skills with the coaching of seasoned female tele instructors in a women only environment. Gain confidence bending your knees and feeling balanced as you gain comfort with this graceful and rewarding way to ski. No previous Telemark experience necessary but must know how to snowplow. Instructors will accommodate individual skill levels.

What should I expect on a Women's Wilderness Course?The Women's Winter Program is designed to help build solid winter outdoor skills for women in an empowering and affirming style. Courses are educational, fun, and supportive. Women's Wilderness Institute staff will lead each course.

You can expect to learn a lot, do a lot, laugh a lot, and be tired out by the end of the day! Our intention is to teach you the skills to go out and have your own adventures, and to have fun in the process. Women's Wilderness Institute courses are real-life adventures, rather than guided expeditions, and you can expect to give a hand in all the aspects of the day, including carrying gear, preparing lunch, and packing up, and to always have a say in whatever you're doing.

What do I need to bring?After you have enrolled, you will be sent a packet that will include a list of things to bring.You should be prepared for any kind of weather for this clinic, and have enough clothing to be comfortable standing around in cold winter temperatures. Some items, like clothing and some gear, may be borrowed from Women's Wilderness.Telemark skis and boots are included in the price of the course!

Where are we going?The course will be taking place at Eldora Mountain Resort. More information on getting to the course start will be sent to you in your registration packet.

How Will I Get to the Course Site?An e-mail with the site and driving directions will be sent to you one week before the course start. The course will begin at 8:00am and will end at 5:00pm.

What will we eat?We'll pack a great lunch and plenty of snacks. We always have vegetarian options, and we can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs. If you have dietary restrictions, or you'd like to bring your own lunch, please let us know several days before your course. Participants are always welcomed and encouraged to bring their favorite energy bar for riding the lifts.

What about fitness?These courses require a good level of fitness. We strongly suggest conditioning for quads and glutes, and regular aerobic exercise in the weeks before your course. If you have questions about your level of fitness or would like suggestions about how to physically prepare, please give us a call.

Payment Schedule & Cancellation PolicyFull payment is due for one day clinics/courses with The Women's Widerness Institute. Course tuition includes a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Our cancellation/refund policy and transfer policy are based on our investment in staff time, course planning, and food and equipment purchases before your course.

Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule:

Days prior to course start:
More than 60 days: 100% minus $60 application fee.
21-59 days: 50% minus $60 application fee.
8-20 days: No refunds; however, 50% minus $60 application fee may be transferred to another course in 2010.
Less than 7 days: No refunds.

If we cancel a trip: TWWI reserves the right to cancel a trip if sign-up is inadequate to make the trip economically feasible for us to operate. If this happens, we will fully refund the stated cost including the application fee. However, TWWI is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip, e.g. transportation costs, gear, etc.

Trip Insurance Safeguard your adventure! Plans can change without warning, which is why we recommend securing your course by investing in trip insurance, for example with: