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Telemark in the trees

Telemark skiing in the trees is So much fun Always as fresh track left somewhere Less prone to avalanche (still subject to and one should always evaluate risk accordingly) Less wind packed, less windy, warmer, just great place to be in a stormy day (like in the video below) Tight (trees hurt, I know from

5 questions for 5 top telemarkers: Paul Kimbrough

This week, Absolute Telemark is really proud to present an interview with Paul Kimbrough who is considered by many as THE top big mountain telemarker of today. Whatever, one thing is sure: Paul is passionate about telemark and didn’t hesitate to answer our questions.

Gear talk: where to mount your binding

Through time, equipment as evolve a lot. From no cable pin binding (here), leather boots (here) and tall skinny skis (here) to rigid cable bindings (here), stiff plastic boots (here) and twice as wide skis (here). A debate of great matter has emerged of this evolution. Where to mount a telemark binding?

Telemark market, survey

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5 questions for 5 top telemarkers: Evans Parent

In the series of interviews Absolute Telemark asked the same 5 questions to 5 top telemark skiers. Today, telemark skier is Evans Parent, ski bum, in a ski bum world. When ski bum life isn’t cool anymore, when sacrifices are made, year round for years to live the passion. When cold can of beans is

5 questions for 5 top telemarkers: Tucker Vollbrecht

In the series of interviews Absolute Telemark asked the same 5 questions to 5 top telemark skiers. Today’s telemark skier is Tucker Vollbrecht. Young and talented, Tucker is just like every kids out there, having fun. Oh and add dedication and talent.

5 questions for 5 top telemarkers: Nick Devore

Absolute telemark starts a new series of interview. 5 questions asked to 5 skiers who are influencing telemark in their own way. Today we start with Nick Devore. He is one of the most influential telemark skier in the last decade. And still he is one of the most easy going, simple, humble person.

First day in the slope this year? 5 things to do

It’s time to finally get back to what we love best: telemark. You’ve train for three months to be ready for this? This time of the year, we usually hit the local ski area for a few warm up runs. The snow quality and quantity might not be excellent but, hey, we go anyhow. here’s

Telemark turn, weak side

Like most everything, we have a strong side. Snowboard is a good example. You have to choose between regular or goofy stance. In fact you don’t choose, it just happens to be that way. Telemark turn is the same, remember when you started, you had a strong side. Maybe you don’t even remember. Now, mechanically,

Is telemark safe for your knees?

If I have knee problem, can I telemark ski ? or is telemark safe for your knees. I’m not a doctor. But after 10 years of mountain rescue as a ski patroller in 4 different resorts, I certainly can tell you that telemark skiers are less prone to injuries. Here‘s somewhat of a proof. Ok