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is Telemark Skiing? |
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The telemark ski position was first used by Sondre Auersen Norheim in 1868 during a ski jumping contest. A contest in which he won. Sondre was from the Norwegian county of Telemark for which the new style was named. Telemark style is easily recognized as the skier separates their feet, one foot forward, one foot back with the heel raised. Telemark skiers use specialized nordic (cross country) gear which enables the heel of of the boot to rise off the ski. This is why telemark skiing is also called "freeheel" skiing. |
An experienced telemark skier is a beautiful and exciting sight. A blend of body positions keep the telemark skier in a constant motion of balance, grace and power. However these skills are not easily learned and sometimes counter-intuitive to the veteran alpine skier or snowboarder.
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Telemark Ski School |
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MAS offers the only ski school dedicated to the art teaching telemark skiing. Through a partnership with the Bear Valley Mountain Resort (BVMR) we are able specialized and focus on the skills and challenges of freeheel skiing. The MAS Telemark Ski School is the perfect place experience the thrill and raising your telemark skiing skills. |
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The mission of the MAS Telemark Ski School is simple: to help people make better turns. MAS offers a variety of programs to suit the beginning as well as the expert skier. All lessons require advanced reservations, so please contact MAS at your earliest convenience to schedule your telemark ski lesson. |
| All MAS ski instructors are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Through the help of the PSIA, MAS is able to provide some of the best trained telemark ski instructors in the business. We think you will notice the difference. |  |
