Campus 2026
The Freeheeler Campus brings together telemark professionals, instructors and coaches from across Europe – for three intensive days of training, exchange and development.
About the Campus
In 2026, the Freeheeler Campus is once again the ideal opportunity to share ideas, compare notes, learn from one another and grow together in our favourite sport. At the heart of it is the question of how we can teach telemark technique and skiing skills even more effectively – and how we can continue to improve our own performance on skis.
We ski both on and off-piste, across varied terrain and in all snow conditions. Around 70% of the Campus takes place on snow, while the remaining 30% consists of workshops, presentations and professional exchange.
The Freeheeler Campus grew from John Eames' original idea of organising a joint coordination workshop for the Freeheeler Guides ahead of the FEO Hintertux. From that first meeting, it has evolved over the years into the Freeheeler Campus: with participants from across Europe and the USA, specialised on- and off-snow sessions, and continuing professional development in ski instruction.
Immediately following the Campus, from 27.–29.11.2026, the Freeheeler European Opening (FEO) takes place – the perfect opportunity to join the FEO programme and spend time with hundreds of telemarkers from around the world. Campus + FEO = the ultimate telemark week.
The Team
The Campus is organised and led by experienced telemark professionals with decades of experience.
John Eames
John Eames kommt seit vielen Jahren im November nach Hintertux – mit seinen eigenen Telemark-Gästen von „The Off-piste & Telemark Ski Company", die er über 30 Jahre mit seiner Partnerin Bonny Masson führte. Zweifacher Telemark Director der BASI, seit 1994 als Telemark-Trainer tätig, Autor von zwei Ausgaben des BASI Telemark Manual.
Simon Everitt
A long-standing telemark enthusiast who teaches skiing year-round in the Alps and across the UK. Trainer for Snowsport England and Telemark Member Representative of BASI.
Goals & Learning Outcomes
What to expect at the Freeheeler Campus – on and off the slopes.
Techniques and skills for telemark instruction
How can alpine ski instructors become telemark instructors?
Exchange of country-specific teaching approaches and instructional concepts
Optimising your own telemark skills at the highest level
Your Programme
Whether professional or ambitious recreational skier – the Campus has the right format for you.
Develop Your Skills (DYS)
Technical training for recreational telemarkers
For advanced and experienced recreational telemark skiers who want to sharpen their technique and learn from some of Europe's most experienced instructors. Alpine skiers are very welcome – starting out in telemark is absolutely possible.
- ✓ Technique and skills training with top instructors
- ✓ Groups by ability: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Expert
- ✓ 70 % Piste, 30 % Workshops & Vorträge
- ✓ Suitable for alpine skiers as an introduction to telemark
Frühbucher-Rabatt: 10 % bis 15.09.2026 · Skipass & Unterkunft separat · Ermäßigung mit ISIA-Lizenz
Share & Compare (S&C)
Exchange among instructors & coaches
Exclusively for telemark professionals who are involved full- or part-time as instructors or coaches. Requirements: high technical skiing level and experience with teaching methods and instructional design.
- ✓ Exchange of country-specific teaching approaches
- ✓ Comparison and development of instructional concepts
- ✓ Improving your own skiing skills
- ✓ Networking with international colleagues
For telemark instructors & coaches · Application required
Get in TouchWorkshop Formats
What happens at the Campus – the formats on and off the slopes.
Telemark Under the Microscope
On-snow workshops in which professionals from different countries analyse and demonstrate specific aspects of telemark skiing. The aim is mutual learning at the highest level – directly on the slopes.
Freeheeler Forum
An evening exchange between instructors and trainers from various international contexts. An opportunity to discuss curricula, try out new concepts and ask: how can we teach telemark better?
Share & Compare
On-slope and evening workshops in which instructors present, compare and collectively develop their curriculum and the core principles of telemark skiing as practised in their home country.
Impressions from
Hintertux
Daily Schedule
A typical Campus day – intensive sessions on and off the slopes.
Meet at the Tuxer Fernerhaus
Gather in the Freeheeler room, group assignment
Workshops for S&C and DYS groups
On-snow training in small groups
Lunch together
At the Tuxer Fernerhaus
Workshops for S&C and DYS groups
Continuation of on-snow training
Dinner & Networking
Workshops, presentations and exchange
Official close
Informal networking at a local bar
Getting There & Logistics
✈️ By Air
Nearest airports: Innsbruck (approx. 90 min transfer) and Munich (approx. 2.5 hrs). UK connections: London Gatwick → Innsbruck (EasyJet), London Heathrow → Munich (BA), Manchester → Munich (Lufthansa), Edinburgh → Munich (Lufthansa). Transfers via Four Seasons Travel or train to Mayrhofen.
🚗 By Car
Hintertux is located at the end of the Tuxer Valley. Address of the tourist office: A-6293 Tux, Lanersbach 401.
🏨 Accommodation
We recommend staying in or near Lanersbach, as evening events are only around 10–15 minutes from the ski area. Further information: hintertuxergletscher.at, Booking.com, Airbnb.
🎿 Ski Pass
You can purchase your ski pass directly here: freeheeler.eu/tages-skipass. A discount is available with a valid ISIA licence or equivalent stamp.