Telemark Skiing

Also known as Free Heel Skiing.

A type of skiing using the Telemark turn, which provides good fore and aft stability, making it effective at an alpine area or in the backcountry.

Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the skis used for telemarking have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes, (like those used in cross-country skiing). The skis are staggered but parallel, and 50% to 80% of the body weight is distributed on the outer ski, depending on snow conditions.