The Telemark Museum

A digital space dedicated to preserving the material history of Telemark skiing.

The Telemark Museum exists to document and preserve the physical objects that have shaped freeheel skiing — bindings, skis, boots, ephemera, and artifacts that tell the story of Telemark beyond words.

This is not a store.
It is not a gallery for trends.
It is a record of how Telemark skiing has been built, used, and lived.

What This Museum Is

The Telemark Museum is a growing digital collection focused on:

  • historic and influential Telemark bindings
  • skis that defined specific eras
  • boots and equipment that changed how people skied
  • rare or transitional designs
  • objects tied to specific moments, people, or movements

Each item is documented for context, not hype.

Why a Museum Matters

Much of Telemark skiing’s material history exists quietly — in garages, basements, ski shops, and personal collections. As equipment evolves and companies disappear, that history is easily lost.

The purpose of this museum is to:

  • preserve physical artifacts before they vanish
  • document how equipment influenced technique and culture
  • provide reference for future skiers and builders
  • honor the craft behind the gear

Understanding where Telemark skiing comes from requires more than stories — it requires objects.

How the Museum Will Grow

This museum is being built gradually.

Some pieces will be:

  • fully documented with photography and written context
  • part of longer timelines or exhibitions
  • connected to archived writing or films

Others may appear first as simple records, expanding over time.

The goal is preservation, not completion.

Explore the Museum

Artifacts and exhibitions will appear here as they are documented.

→ Enter the Telemark Museum Collection

Looking for History or Learning?

Preserving objects is another way of preserving the turn.