Telemark Lessons

Experience the thrill of “Freeheel skiing” with the Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) Telemark Ski School. This unique ski school focuses on telemark skiing, using both ski area chair lifts and the surrounding backcountry terrain . All instructors are professionally certified by the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) and are enthusiastic and personable. To schedule a lesson or request information, please contact MAS at (209) 753-6556 or visit www.mtadventure.com. Advanced reservations preferred.

MAS Telemark Ski School Course List

      Private Lessons

      Ultimate Introduction to Telemark

      Freeheel Fridays (2 for 1)

      Telemark Clinics

      Telemark Workshops

      Bear Valley Telemark Festival – Feb 5-7, 2010

Private Telemark Lessons

Private telemark lessons provide the flexibility and individualized attention to push your skiing to the next level. MAS instructors will quickly assess your skills and develop and plan which blends exercises and guided free skiing to reinforce new skills. Available everyday with advanced reservations. (MAS)

$125 -  2 hour lesson
$75 – Additional hour or person

 Ultimate Introduction to Telemark

This signature MAS program is simply the best way to start sliding successfully on telemark skis. Stance and balance are covered early before movement progressions help you gain comfort on telemark skis. Once turning, stopping and smiling, your instructor will add challenges to further advance your skills. After lunch more time is spent free skiing with personal feedback to refine your new telemark skiing skills.

$125 – 4 hours with 1 hours break for lunch

Dates:

December: 19, 26, 30
January: 2, 8*, 16, 22*, 23
February: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
March: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
April: 2*, 3

* – Special Freeheel Friday dates

 Freeheel Fridays (2 for 1)

On selected Fridays save 50% on all telemark lessons! So grab a friend and improve your telemark turns with professional and friendly instructors. Spaces are limited and advanced reservations are preferred so get on the ball an join us in Bear Valley.Dates:
January: 8, 22
February: 12, 26
March: 12, 26

 Telemark Clinics

These fast paced 2 hour clinics are designed for intermediate and advanced telemark skiers looking to improve their turns. Ability groups will be formed so instructors can focus on skills relevant to your skiing.  (MAS)

$85 – 2 hours (10 AM – 12 PM)

Dates:
December: 19, 26, 30
January: 2, 8*, 16, 22*, 23
February: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
March: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
April: 2*, 3

 Telemark Workshops

Push your limits and immerse yourself in these full day workshops.  MAS believes these longer lesson formats allow for more personalized attention and skill development which often lead to more “break-through” experiences. (MAS)

$125 – 2 hours (10 AM – 3 PM)

Dates:
December: 19, 26, 30
January: 2, 8*, 16, 22*, 23
February: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
March: 12*, 13, 26*, 27
April: 2*, 3

 Bear Valley Telemark Festival – Feb. 5-7, 2010

The largest and most spirited telemark ski event on the West Coast. DonÕt miss out on three days of clinics, demos, live music, banquets and always tons of fun. Advanced reservations strongly recommended. (More info.)