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Introduction
to Nordic Telemark Skiing 29.01.11 - 05.02.11

THE COURSE:
INTRODUCTION TO NORDIC TELEMARK SKIING
2901-0502 2011

General: The course will be held in Norway the home of
Telemark skiing and will be suitable for Nordic x-country
skiers/ski tourers who, have either attended the Woodlore
Nordic Skiing course, The Heroes of Telemark expedition, or
have proven appropriate experience and skills relevant to
this particular course.
Criteria; Candidates should be competent Nordic skiers who
are confident with their general Nordic downhill techniques.
Candidates should also have some basic winter skills and
experience of winter travel in a mountainous environment
plus self-reliance with good self-discipline.
The course is unique in that it is the only one of its type
organised and run by an outdoor centre for UK nationals
which specialises in using the Telemark technique in
mountainous terrain (Back-country skiing) and without
excessive use of a groomed downhill slope. We want to
take Telemark skiing back to its roots; to this end part of
the course will be spent “Off-piste” practising Telemark
skills in a natural environment in the local Telemark
Mountains. To round off for what should be an inspiring
course we will spend the last 2 nights in Morgedal close to
the family home of Sondre Norheim. We will experience
practising Telemark turns in exactly the same areas used by
this great Norwegian ski pioneer of over 170 years ago.
(Away from ski-lifts and civilisation)
The course will be conducted in 3 phases
General:
THE COURSE WILL BE HELD IN SOUTHERN NORWAY AND LAST 7 DAYS.
THERE WILL BE A VERY SHORT REVISION PHASE OF NORDIC SKIING
SKILLS IN THE SETESDAL VALLEY WHICH LIES 60 KILOMETRES NORTH
OF KRISTIANSAND. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY AN INTENSE
TEACHING PHASE OF TELEMARK TECHNIQUE LASTING 3 DAYS AT
RAULAND SKI CENTRE IN WEST TELEMARK WHICH INCLUDES A
MOUNTAIN DAY TOUR; THE COURSE WILL END WITH A 2 NIGHT STAY
AT MORGEDAL IN TELEMARK THE BIRTHPLACE OF SONDRE NORHEIM.
Phase 1:
Our base will be at our Nordic skiing centre at the Joint
Services Training Centre Evjemoen in the Setesdal valley
southern Norway. Participants will revise their x-country
and downhill skiing skills with formal instruction by our
highly qualified and experienced Nordic Telemark ski
instructor. The instructor is also a fully qualified
mountain guide and all training will be carried out in a
controlled teaching environment on prepared x-country ski
tracks and off-piste areas. Mountain ski-touring equipment
with full length metal edges will be provided and used for
this phase. This period is a vital ingredient in preparing
all participants for the second phase “Introduction to
Nordic Telemark” skiing teaching phase at Rauland ski centre
in Telemark.
Phase 2:
This phase will last 3 nights and will be held in the
Rauland region of western Telemark. (3.5 hours from
Evjemoen) here, participants will take part in an intense 3
day period of learning a new skill with our highly
experienced Telemark instructor. Most of the Instruction
will take place at the Rauland ski centre just 3 kilometres
from the village of Rauland. We will have well groomed
slopes to learn a new skill and ideal Nordic touring terrain
for classic, back country/off-piste skiing. At least 1 full
day will be given to a mountain ski touring day at the end
of this phase so that participants can utilise and practice
their Telemarking skills in a natural mountainous
environment. Accommodation will be self-catering log cabins
with all facilities. With the Hardanger vidda as a back-drop
we are guaranteed ideal snow conditions both on and
off-piste.
Phase 3:
We finish off this course by travelling the short drive to
Morgedal the birthplace of Sondre Norheim. SN was the
founder of the Telemark turn over 170 years ago. Using the
comfortable Morgedal hotel as our base (All food supplied)
we will use Sondre Norheims local areas to practice our
Telemark turns and experience at first hand the culture and
ski terrain at the birthplace of this unique Norwegian ski
pioneer.
EQUIPMENT:
First phase;
mountain ski touring skis with metal edges from JSTC
Evjemoen.
Second phase;
Telemark equipment from RAULAND ski centre; specially
designed Telemark skis, binding and boots.
Third phase;
Telemark equipment from Morgedal ski senter
ACCOMMODATION:
First phase:
At JSTC Evjemoen; there will be single rooms for everyone
with full use of all facilities available. Full board
b/fast, packed lunch, and evening meal.
Second phase:
self-catering accommodation in tradition Norwegian log cabin
close to Rauland ski centre. It is likely that the course
will have a very large cabin or 2 small cabins depending on
availability. (2 persons sharing a twin-bedded room)
Third phase:
Double rooms (Twin beds) at Morgedal tourist
hotel; breakfast/packed lunch/evening meal provided.
TRANSPORT:
Transport will be provided throughout. (JSTC minibus)
COST PER PERSON:
Kr 10, 950, - per person MAX 10 PERSONS (minimum 8)
This
is what is included:
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Airport transfers to and from Kristiansand
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Transport to ski areas throughout
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Full board accommodation at Evjemoen Norwegian
b/fast/packed lunch/evening meal) single rooms + linen
and shared bathroom
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Self-catering
log cabin accommodation plus linen (Twin bedded rooms)
at Rauland ski centre in Telemark
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Ski touring equipment at JSTC Evjemoen
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Telemark equipment at Rauland ski centre and at Morgedal
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Full board accommodation at Morgedal hotel in Morgedal
west Telemark
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Qualified Telemark instructor and mountain guide
throughout
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Entry to the Ski Museum at Morgedal
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Local Telemark guide at Morgedal
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Telemark diplomas
Flights are not included, so you will need to arrange these
yourself once you receive the recommended flight details
from us. Please ensure that you have a full valid passport
and EHIC card when you travel.
Nordic Intermediate Ski Touring
1. 05.02.11 - 12.02.11
Nordic Intermediate Ski Touring 2. 02.04.11 - 09.04.11

The
course:
General: There will be 2 Nordic Intermediate ski touring
courses of one week duration at JSTC Evjemoen in 2011.The
course will be held in Norway the home of Nordic Ski touring
and one of the last wildernesses in northern Europe. The
course is suitable for Nordic x-country skiers/ski tourers
who have attended a previous JSTC Nordic ski course, (Or
UK/Scandinavian/Alps) equivalent), The Heroes of Telemark
expedition with Woodlore Ltd or have proven appropriate
experience and skills relevant to this particular course.
Criteria; Candidates should be competent Nordic skiers who
are confident with their general Nordic x-country skiing
skills. Candidates should also have some basic winter skills
and experience of winter travel in a mountainous
environment, plus be self-reliance with good
self-discipline.
The
aim of the course is to give students a wider general
knowledge of ski touring in a high mountain environment,
improve personal winter skills, (Avalanche/intro to snow
holing) and obtain a good working knowledge of the Norwegian
hytte system. The course will also give a good insight into
how an expedition is carried out and planned regarding route
planning and safety factors.
The
course will be conducted in 3 phases
General:
The
course will be held in southern Norway and last 7 days.
There will be a very short revision phase of Nordic skiing
skills at our base at JSTC Evjemoen in the Setesdal valley
which lies 60 kilometres north of Kristiansand. This will be
followed by an expedition in the Setesdal Mountains an area
situated on the edge of the Hardanger Vidda. (4 hrs by
minibus) the group will use Norwegian tourist log cabins for
the first three nights and sleep in a snow hole on the last
night. The expedition will finish at Hovden a major alpine
centre at the northern tip of the Setesdal valley. From
there we will be transported back to Evjemoen to a hot
shower and comfortable accommodation. That evening an end of
course dinner will be held and students will receive a
course diploma.
Phase 1:
Our
base will be at our Nordic skiing centre at the Joint
Services Training Centre Evjemoen (JSTC Evjemoen) in the
Setesdal valley southern Norway. Participants will revise
their x-country and Nordic downhill skiing skills with
formal instruction by our highly qualified and experienced
Nordic ski instructor. The instructor is also a fully
qualified mountain leader/guide and all training will be
carried out in a controlled teaching environment on prepared
x-country ski tracks and off-piste areas. Mountain
ski-touring equipment with full length metal edges will be
provided for the week. This period is a vital ingredient in
preparing all participants for the second phase “A ski
touring expedition in the Setesdal Mountains”.
Phase 2:
This phase will last 4 nights and will be held in the
northern Setesdal mountain region bordering the Hardanger
Vidda. It was in this area that some of the filming took
place for the Ray Mears acclaimed documentary “The Real
Heroes of Telemark”. (4 hours from Evjemoen) Participants
will spend the first night at Haukeliseter tourist hytte
before setting out on a four day/3 night expedition. We will
be using self-catering log cabins with a last night in a
snow hole. With the Hardanger vidda as a back-drop and
guaranteed snow conditions this will be a memorable course
for all those taking part.
Phase 3:
Immediately after coming off the hill we will be collected
by the centre minibus and transported back to Evjemoen to
comfortable accommodation and a hot shower. The group will
then spend the rest of the afternoon recovering and de-kit.
Later the same evening we will have an end of course dinner
and receive a course diploma.
EQUIPMENT:
Mountain ski touring skis with metal edges, appropriate
mountain touring boots and poles are provided throughout.
(Plus wax).
ACCOMMODATION:
First phase:
At JSTC Evjemoen; there will be single rooms for everyone
with full use of all facilities available. Full board
b/fast, packed lunch, and evening meal.
Second phase:
Full board at the Haukeliseter mountain lodge (Evening
meal/breakfast/lunch packet) followed by 2 nights in
self-catering log cabins in the Setesdal mountains. The
last night will be in a snow hole.
Third phase:
Single rooms at JSTC Evjemoen with evening meal and
breakfast provided.
TRANSPORT:
Transport will be provided throughout. (JSTC minibus).
COST PER PERSON:
Kr
10, 500, - per person MAX 10 PERSONS (minimum 8)
Further
details of these courses can be obtained by contacting Brian
Desmond at
briandes@frisurf.no
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