Glade Clearing Parties
1st & 3rd Saturdays in October
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
To get ready for the season, help us clear brush on the Freeheel Life glades at the Porkies!
Midwest Telefest Bad Fashion Ski Party
December 13, 2025 – 2nd Saturday in December
Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN
Our mission is to bring Telemark skiers together to build community, to grow the sport, and to Foster Telemark ski competitions. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to fund our winter events.
Midwest Telefest
February 5-7, 2027 – 2nd Weekend in February
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, Ontonagon, MI
The premier Telemark Skiing event in the Midwest! Freeheelers from around the country descend upon the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This event includes Telemark races, demos, lessons, live music, a chili contest, and more! Best of all, it’s all free!
World Telemark Day
March 7, 2026 – 1st Saturday in March
Marquette Mountain, Marquette, MI
For Telemark skiers from around the world the 1st Saturday in March is a
special day, it’s always World Telemark Day (WTD). This international
celebration takes place this winter season on Saturday March
7th, 2026.
