The Education Division of the Telemark Ski Association of Japan (TAJ) will hold the "Telefes 2026 GETO Technical Contest & Workshop" at Geto Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture for two days from Saturday, March 14th to Sunday, March 15th, 2026
This event is a must-see festival for all telemarkers, as it goes beyond simply pursuing technique and places emphasis on the exhilaration of group skiing and the building of a community among telemarkers
will be guest rider Kufune Anaida , a former Telemark WC racer who is currently leading the scene as a SAJ national demonstrator
Not only will Anada be the judge and frontrunner for the contest, but he will also personally teach new generation telemark methods such as "running long turns" and "sharp short turns" in the workshop on the second day. This will be a rare opportunity to experience up close the dynamic turns that are the result of extraordinary physical ability
The technical competition "Telemark Ski Technical Contest 2026" will be held on the 14th and will be held in the following categories
- General Division (Women's and Men's)
- Beginners (Telemark experience less than one season)
- Traditional class (Ski center 45-65mm, BC cross-country not allowed, Telemark only)
There are three events: long, short, and free (beginners can only compete in two events), and the competition is judged fairly by a three-judge, three-win system.
The entry limit is 60 people, and helmets are required.
A night party, workshops and test drives will also be held at the same time
- Telefest Night Party :
On the night of the 14th, the CAFE & PUB inside the ski resort center dome will be rented out exclusively for the event. Come and enjoy the sounds of DJ Dice and deepen your connections with fellow telemarketers. - Workshop (held on March 15th):
In addition to the lectures by Anatada Kufune, there will be a variety of sessions to satisfy your desire to improve your skills, including skill development using the TAJ method, conquering mogul slopes, and a dedicated shooting team (PM) led by photographer Nakanishi Takahiro. - Test ride event :
You can test the latest telemark gear on the snow.
Overview and Entry
| Date | March 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Geto Kogen Ski Resort |
| Participation course and fees | Course A (2 days + party participation, insurance, consumption tax): TAJ members 22,000 yen / General (non-TAJ members, junior high school students and above) 24,000 yen / Elementary school students 15,000 yen Course B (1 day only + party participation, insurance, consumption tax): TAJ members 14,000 yen / General (non-TAJ members, junior high school students and above) 15,000 yen / Elementary school students 11,000 yen Course C (2 days participation, insurance, consumption tax): TAJ members 17,000 yen / General (non-TAJ members, junior high school students and above) 19,000 yen / Elementary school students 10,000 yen Course D (1 day only, insurance, consumption tax): TAJ members 9,000 yen / General (non-TAJ members, junior high school students and above) 10,000 yen / Elementary school students 6,000 yen Course E (party only): 5,000 yen |
| Application period | 1st: December 1st - 31st, 2025 / 2nd: January 1st - March 9th, 2026 |
| stay | Dormitory available at special participant rate (1 night with breakfast for 9,810 yen) |
Entries Sports Entry . Come and discuss the true value of telemark skiing in Geto, which boasts the heaviest snowfall in the Tohoku region.
Information
Japan Telemark Ski Association Education Division
Creative Complex Studio, 2146-1363 Nagakura Sakashita, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0111
Email: kyouiku@ski-taj.org
Official website: https://www.telemarkski-association-japan.org/
Official social media: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube