If you’ve never done it before, telemark skiing can very strange. Why would you go down the mountain in the crazy lungy style when you could have your heels safely fixed to your skis?

The answer: because its fun. That’s right, telemark skiing is a very unique and freeing feeling. You feel closer to the snow, more connected to the run. Mastering the turn brings a high level of satisfaction, as is the case with mastering any complex skill. It just feels great. Check out this video to see what I mean: