Learn Telemark Skiing
Practical guidance, thoughtful experimentation, and historical context — built from decades of skiing, teaching, and documenting the freeheel turn.
New to Telemark? Start here →
Telemark skiing can feel overwhelming at first. This page is designed to give you clear starting points — whether you’re brand new, returning after time away, or looking to refine your approach.
Start Here
New to Telemark?
Learn the fundamentals, understand the equipment, and find the simplest way to get started.
Improve Your Telemark Skiing
Explore balance, stance, timing, and the ideas that actually lead to better skiing.
→ Improve Your Telemark Skiing
Experiments & Field Notes
Some ideas only reveal themselves when you test them on snow. This section documents observations, experiments, and lessons learned through skiing — not theory.
- Field Notes
- Experiments
- On-Snow Observations
Philosophy & Context
Telemark skiing isn’t just technique. It’s culture, history, and intention. These pieces provide context for why the freeheel turn still matters — and how to approach it with respect and curiosity.
- Why Freeheel Life Exists
- Gear Philosophy
- A Brief History of Telemark Skiing
What Comes Next
Learning Telemark skiing doesn’t require buying everything at once.
For families, youth season rentals are often the simplest way to get started. For experienced skiers, used gear can be a smart and affordable option when you know what you’re looking for.
- Youth Season Rentals
- Used Telemark Gear