Telemark skiing uses skis that have a binding that connects the boot to the ski only by the toes in a fashion similar to cross-country skiing. In telemark skiing, the downhill ski leads the turn and the uphill ski trails behind with a dropp… read more
Telemark skiing, also known as free heel skiing, uses skis with a binding that connects the boot in a fashion similar to cross-country skiing, connecting the boot to the ski at only the toes. Telemark skiing has its own type of turning and… read more
Telemark skis are also called free heel skis. Unlike traditional alpine skis, Telemark skis are not attached at the heel, which explains the term "free heel." read more
Telemark skiing is also know as free-heeled skiing. In contrast to the skis used for alpine skiing, Telemark ski bindings do not attach at the heel. Thus, the term "free-heeled skiing." read more
Europe has the Haute Route and the Dolomites. North America weighs in with the Wapta Traverse, the gold standard for on-continent hut-to-hut backcountry skiing. The Wapta Icefields and glaciers, mostly in Banff National Park of the Canadi… read more
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, but… read more
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 your pol… read more
Telemark skiing is one of the most fluid forms of skiing and allows for easier backcountry access. If you are new to the free heel turn and interested in acquiring your own telemark gear, then there are some things you should know to look f… read more
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