Dickie is a hall of fame first pick in the telemark scene. It is said he has taught more poeple how to telemark than anybody on the planet. He is the founder of the North American Telemark Organisation or NATO and organiser of the North American Telemark Festival in Mad river Glen who is celebrating its 40th aniversary this year. And the list goes on…
Let’s meet one of the most influencial character of the telemark scene in North America in the last… did I say 40 years!
An example ogf what Dickie Hall early season war machine might look like.
Going to Alaska before people where going to Alaska to ski.
Links talked in this Episode:
NATO, Dickie’s organisation, home of all clinics, trips and more
Killington ski resort
Pico ski resort. Where Dickie had the first telemark festival.
The NATF, The Mother of ALL festival, the 40th aniversary will be just awesome. Put it on your calendar, March 7-8 2015
Mad River Glen, 100% wild, 100% mad
Backcountry skiing next to my house, Jacques-Cartier National Park
Brian Mohr & Emily Jonhson from the Adventure Skier
Rasta: Rochester Area Sport Trail Alliance
Music for the show:
Marc-André Béliveau interview by TGR
The original telemark skis with Edges, Karhu Titan.
The Famous single chair at Mad River Glen.
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Really enjoyed the conversation with Dickie Hall.
He’s so passionate. After the interview, I was on a high for like 2 hours… Just blew my mind is vision of the community. Great man!