The Alberta Telemark Ski Club is operated by telemark skiers from various backgrounds. We come from cities and small towns; some of us wear suits to work, and others wear fleece. It is our hope that we can bring together our telemark community to learn, participate, and celebrate with one another at clinics, festivals, and competitions throughout the winter season. Most of the clubs events are centered around the Bow Valley from Calgary to Lake Louise, events are also scheduled for Marmot Basin in Jasper. All events hosted by the club are held on hill and sanctioned by Telemark Ski Canada Telemark.

Alberta Telemark is a non-profit organization run completely by volunteers. We are committed to the development of the sport of telemark skiing in Alberta, and the rest of Canada. The funding for our club comes from our membership, event fees, and sponsorship. Your contribution as a member, participant, or sponsor is greatly appreciated and will help us continue to bring events to our telemark community. If you wish to become a member or a please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Pete Graham - President, Web Admin, Instructor

Pete was born in Canmore, Alberta and still calls this mountain town his home. He was introduced to telemark by a former national champion many years ago and continues to challenge himself with increasing proficiency of this graceful sport. When Pete became aware of the Alberta Telemark Ski Club he participated and won a few races held by the club. Being in the company of many great people in the Bow Valley has been a strong motivator to keep skiing as much as possible. Now that he was recently elected President, Pete wants to continue the planning of events and get more people involved in the sport. An ardent supporter of the club, Pete created and maintains this website and is also currently a Level 1 Telemark Instructor.

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Mike Shragge - Vice-President, Instructor

CANSI level III Cross-Country and level II Telemark instructor
Canadian Masters Telemark Champion 2000
25 years of experience in coaching and instruction of cross-country and telemark skiing, sailing and luge.

Larissa Pitton -Secretary/Treasurer, Instructor

Larissa grew up in Switzerland and now makes Cochrane, Alberta her home. Larissa has been skiing since she was three years old and began racing when she was 10. At 13, she became part of the Swiss Ski Racing Team (Valais) and Junior teams and at 16, began an eleven year position at the Swiss Ski School as a ski instructor. After moving to Canada in 2000, Larissa worked as a CANSI certified ski and telemark instructor at Snow Valley Ski Area in Edmonton. Her enthusiasm for telemark skiing motivated her to take the reins of the Alberta Telemark Ski Club and organize the first ever Teletri Festival at Marmot Basin in Jasper, in 2004.

Success in Competition:

2005: 1st overall at US championship /top 10 World Championship in Norway in Beitestolen. Placed 7th at the Classic Race during the Championship in Beitestolen.
2004: 1st overall at Canadian Championship in Mont Edouard QC and 1st overall at US Championship in Schweitzer Mountain Idaho
2003: 1st overall Canadian Nationals in Nakiska/ 9th overall world cup championship in Big Mountain, Montana