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.
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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?
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Continue reading »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
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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
Continue reading »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,
Continue reading »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
Continue reading »Top 10 best telemark movies ever part 2
Here the second part of my top 10. See part 1 in the blog section. 4- Steeve crazy. Total telemark4 For top 3 I couldn’t decide particular films. Instead, here are three productions I follow every year.
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