MAS Telemark Ski School

MAS hosts California's premiere telemark ski school dedicated to improving freeheel turns with professional and experienced instrutors. It doesn't matter if your new to skiing or an experienced alpine shredder, the MAS has a variety of programs to get you smiling on freeheel gear. All lesson include video analysis. The MAS Telemark Ski School operates at the Bear Valley Mountain Resort in Northern California and is home of the celebrated Bear Valley Telemark Ski Festival.

MAS Intructors are PSIA certified

Telemark Ski School Programs:

Telemark Workshop (small groups)
Private Lesson (2-4 hours)
Freeheel Friday (2 for 1 Workshops & Privates)

Additional Telemark Skiing Info:

What is telemark skiing?
Bear Valley Telemark Festival - March 23-25, 2012
Telemark equipment rentals (coming soon)

Telemark Workshops with video analysis

Immerse yourself during this full day of telemark instruction with video analysis. Small groups (4 people max) of similar ability focus on skills relavent to the group and snow conditions. Small class size enables personalized attention and plenty of skiing. Come prepared for a day of learning, skiing and fun.

"I am an expert alpine skier and thought I knew everything there was to know about skiing. Boy was I wrong. Telemark skiing is my new challenge and I look forward to reaquaiting myself with the mountain with my new boots, boards and a smile"

Prices:	$125 $165 w/lift ticket
Length*:	5 hours (10 AM - 3 PM)
Meet:	Bear Valley Mountain Ski School Meeting Area
Prerequisites:	tele turns on intermediate slopes or higher
Dates:	January 7, 2012 (new date) January 14, 2012 February 25, 2012 March 17, 2012
Lodging:	Nordic Loft & other Bear Valley options.
Register:	ONLINE REGISTRATION or call - (209) 753-6556

* - if only one person registers then a 2-hour private will be offered

Private Telemark Lessons

Private telemark lessons provide the personalized attention and flexible schedule to push your skiing to the next level. MAS instructors quickly assess skills and develop a plan that blends exercises and guided free skiing to improve your turns and increase your smile. Available daily with advanced reservations.

"I'm self-taught but couldn't get comfortable on steeper (black diamond) slopes. Your instructor (Kimi) helped me identify my strengths and weakness and showed me exercises to improve my balance. Now the weekends over and I can't believe how much my skiing has improved. Thanks MAS!" (Debbie W. 2011)

Prices:	$125 - 2 hours $165 w/lift ticket $50 additional hour $50 additional person
Meeting Place:	MAS office at the Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Prerequisites:	Ski leashes (or brakes) and metal edges
Local Lodging:	Nordic Loft & other Bear Valley options.
Registration:	ONLINE REGISTRATION or call - (209) 753-6556

2 for 1 Freeheel Friday

On selected Fridays save 50% on all lessons when 2 people of the similar ability register together! So grab a friend and improve your telemark turns with professional and friendly instructors. Spaces are limited and advanced reservations are required so get on the ball and join us in Bear Valley.

Please use the promotinoal code "friday" on our online registration to take advantage of this special offering.

Dates:

January 13, 2012
February 17, 2012
March 9, 2012

What is Telemark Skiing?

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 boots and bindings that enable the heel 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 shake up their skiing skills and provide a new challenge at the ski resort.

An experienced telemark skier is a beautiful and exciting sight. Its a 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.

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