Telemark

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Telemark is a county in Norway, and also the name of a form of skiing.

The skiing form was invented by Sondre Norheim, a Norwegian from Telemarl county, hence the name.

The most apparent difference between Telemark skiing and other downhill skiing is the free heel. With Telemark skis and bindings, the heel is not fixed to the ski itself. (In that way, it resembles a cross-country ski setup.)

In a turn, which Telemark practitioners delight in doing, the uphill knee is bent and the heel comes off the ski, creating a very distinctive appearance.

Because Telemark turns require more room to execute, this style is better suited to back-country terrain, or slopes that are not very steep.

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