That transition of skis–the lead change–is key to the telemark, and brings me to the final of the three tips that have helped me most of late: slowing it down and embracing the strength of the ...

Barnett approaches telemark’s requirement of solid physical conditioning. True to his philosophy (and the milieu the book was conceived in), Barnett’s fitness tips dovetail with not only his ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Learning the telemark turn is to reimagine edging a ski.

Old Books Good Tips – Part III: The Early Lead Change The Telemark Technique Supreme: Steering with the rear.

Thoughts on over or under-committing to a single turn. Could a telemark skier possibly return to locking their heel to a ski?

Telemark skiing is more of a workout than typical downhill skiing. The curtsy motions mean you’re essentially doing lunges all the way down the ski trail.

But while telemark skiing has long been poor on cash and participation, the Turn has always been full on passion. Free-heel skiing has mostly avoided the limelight and the trappings that come with it.

Telemark skis tend to be softer-flexing than alpine skis, allowing for quicker turns and less fatigue.

Strong, even extreme telemark skiing never disappeared, including in the soft-binding decades preceding telemark’s downturn. Free-heelers like Art Burrows tackled many a steep couloir on three ...