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Telemark skiing in Morzine
History of Telemark
Telemark skiing is an old traditional method of skiing originating in Norway in 1868. This facinating method of turning was invented by Sondre Auersen Norheim, who was born in the town of Telemark.
He originally used this Telemark position as the landing for his ski jumping.
Many years later, Telemarking was re-invented in Crested Butte, Colorado, USA. An important contributer to its re-birth is Rick Borkovek. He wrote many articles inspiring mountaineers and ski-tourers to give Telemarking a try!
Telemarking has arrived in Europe! with the Portes du Soleil being one of its centres. So, free those heels, bend those knees come visit Morzine and participate in one of the most beautiful and graceful forms of skiing "Telemark".- EquipmentSki SchoolsWhere to Go?Header 4Header 5
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Traditionally, low cut leather boots, skinny skis and a special binding where the heel is free. The alternative, American name "free-heel skiing" derives from that fact.
From the mid 1990s technical advances brought high leather boots or the rigidity of plastic boots. A variety of skis, including wide skis, and releasable bindings made getting down that slope much safer and more efficient.
The equipment is light and simple. This is a considerable advantage when Ski touring or âback country skiingâ From the mid 1990s to early 2000s the kit did become progressively heavier, particularly the bindings and fat skis.
Its not the equipment that is the limiting factor, its the telemarkers thighs!
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