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MAS Telemark Ski School |
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The MAS is proud to host California's premiere professional telemark ski school dedicated to improving freeheel turns. Based in Bear
Valley, MAS uses the ski area slopes and chairlifts to maximize your learning experience. The MAS Telemark
Ski School is simply the best place raise
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Telemark Ski School Programs:
Telemark Skiing Info:
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 Private
Telemark Lessons |
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Private telemark lessons provide the flexibility and individualized attention to push your skiing to the next level. MAS instructors will quickly assess your skills and develop and plan which blends exercises and guided free skiing to reinforce new skills. Available everyday with advanced reservations. "Hiring a private telemark lesson was easy. My instructor was professional, fun and gave me a great lesson. He quickly identified my strengths and weakness and we developed a plan. After 2 hours I was turning confidently on intermediate slopes! This is a big deal for me since I have been struggling to "teach myself" how to telemark for 3 years." (Christy Montel - March 2006) |
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| Ultimate Introduction to Telemark Skiing |
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This signature MAS program is simply the best way to start sliding successfully on telemark skis. Stance and balance are covered early before movement progressions help you gain comfort on telemark skis. Once turning, stopping and smiling, your instructor will add challenges to further advance your skills. After lunch more time is spent free skiing with personal feedback to refine your new telemark skiing skills. "I always wanted to learn how to telemark ski but kept putting it off until today. I am so glad that I took this course. Now I'm hooked on telemark skiing and can't wait to ski again tomorrow!" (Anonymous - December 2004) |
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| Prices: | $125 | 4 hours (maximum 4 people) | |
| $174 | with lift ticket (save $10) | ||
| Course Length: | 5 hours (with an hour break for lunch) | ||
| Meeting Time & Place: | 10 AM at the Bear Valley Mountain Ski School Meeting Area | ||
| Prerequisites: | Ski leashes (or brakes) and metal edges | ||
| Dates 2009/2010: | December: 19, 26, 30 | ||
| January: 2, 8*, 16, 22*, 23 | |||
| February: 12*, 13, 26*, 27 | Telemark Festival Feb. 5-7 | ||
| March: 12*, 13, 26*, 27 | |||
April: 2*, 3 |
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| Lodging: | Nordic Loft & other Bear Valley options. | ||
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ONLINE REGISTRATION or call - (209) 753-6556 | ||
* - Special Freeheel Friday (2 for 1) dates
| Telemark
Tuesdays |
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MAS is offering 2-hour group "Telemark Clinics" every Tuesday in March when Bear Valley is once again offering March Madness with $12 adult lift tickets.
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| 2 for 1 Freeheel Friday |
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On selected Fridays save 50% on all lessons when 2 people register together! So grab a friend and improve your telemark turns with professional and friendly instructors. Spaces are limited and advanced reservation are required so get on the ball an join us in Bear Valley. Enter "friday" in the online promotional code to save 50%
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| Telemark
Clinics |
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These fast paced 2 hour clinics are designed for intermediate and advanced telemark skiers looking to improve their turns. Ability groups will be formed so instructors can focus on skills relevant to your skiing. Maximum clinic size is 4!
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* - Telemark Tuesdays w/ $12 lift tickets
** - Freeheel Friday
| Telemark
Workshops |
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Push your limits and immerse yourself in these full day workshops. MAS believes these longer lesson formats allow for more personalized attention and skill development which often lead to more "break-through" experiences.
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| What
is Telemark Skiing? |
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The telemark turn is easily recognized as the skier separates their feet, one foot forward, one foot back with the heel raised on the back foot. Telemark skiers use specialized boot and bindings which enables the heel of of the boot to rise off the ski. This is why telemark skiing is also called "freeheel" skiing. Today many alpine skiers turn to telemark skiing to raise their skiing skills and/or provide a new challenge at the ski resort. An experienced telemark skier is a beautiful and exciting sight. The blend of body positions keeping the freeheel skier in a constant state of motion, utilizing balance, grace and power. However these skills are not easily learned and sometimes counter-intuitive to the veteran alpine skier or snowboarder. |
