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• Types of Telemarking Boots

  Boots are a highly important part of any ski set up and wearing the right telemark boots is no different. The correct type of telemark boots should be worn depending on the type of telemark skiing you do. Brands such as Scarpa and Blac… read more

• How to Choose Telemarking Poles

  Poles are an integral part of the telemark ski setup. The fluid action of a telemark turn includes pole planting with steady arms. There are many types of ski poles, but certain ones are better for telemarking than others. Choosing you… read more

• How to Protect Your Knees While Telemarking

  Knees are a very fragile and vulnerable part of the body and the nature of a telemark ski turn makes them even more vulnerable. The top of a ski, a hidden rock or a tree stump can easily knick one of your kneecaps when telemark skiing,… read more

• Telemark Technique for Cross Country Skiing

  Telemark skiing is a type of fluid turn. It was first popularized in Norway in 1868 by Sondre Norheim. Telemark skiing is also known as free heel skiing. As with cross country skiing, the skis for telemark skiing only bind the ski boot… read more

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• Ski Equipment Advice

  Lift lines getting you down? Economy has you seeing fewer trips to your ski area? Don't fret or worry, with the proliferation of new alpine touring and telemark ski gear on the market, the backcountry has just opened up to newbies and… read more

• History of No Wax Cross Country Skis

  Cross country skiing provides a full workout, fresh air and the pleasure of being out in the snow. Many of us just want to go out and play and not worry about waxing our skis. Wax-less skis give us this freedom. Tracing the history of… read more

• Parts of Ski Poles

  Ski poles are simple but extremely useful tools used in nearly all forms of skiing. Depending on the type of skiing, they can be used for balance, turning, braking and even propulsion. Surprisingly, ski jumping, cross country, alpine… read more

• What Are Telemark Cross Country Skis?

  Many telemark skiers enjoy getting out where the slopes aren't groomed. Designed for "free heel" skiing on downhill terrain as well as for working in powder, telemark skis bear a great deal of resemblance to alpine skis, although they… read more

• Montana RV Campsites

  The Big Sky State of Montana has many opportunities for various outdoor activities. In winter there are places to cross-country, downhill and telemark ski. Hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, canoeing, r… read more

• Where to Rent Ski Equipment in Telluride, CO

  Although it is nearly a six-hour drive from Denver and only has a small airport, Telluride, Colorado is a popular destination ski resort that offers a wide variety of challenging terrain, including a 4,425-foot vertical drop. Stunning… read more

• The Best Snow Skis

  Finding the best skis is an individualized process that involves matching your own skiing style and terrain preferences. Variations of skis include those that are built for all-mountain, backcountry or telemark skiing. Many different t… read more

• Drummond, WI Motels

  Drummond, Wisconsin, may not have motels in the city proper, but there are a variety of motels near Drummond to select from. What Drummond lacks in motels it makes up for in outdoor recreational activities, making it a popular destinat… read more

• The Best Ski Boots for Flat Feet

  Flat feet is a foot structural imbalance characterized by the flat arch on the inside of the feet. Skiers with this condition may experience discomfort when wearing ill-fitting ski boots. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed… read more

• How Do Telemark Bindings Work?

  There are two main types of telemark bindings: three-pin bindings and cable bindings. There are also alpine touring bindings (randonnee), which have the ability to lock down as well as free the heel. However, these are not considered t… read more

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