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Cranmore Mountain to Partner with EMS to Offer On-Piste Telemark Lessons & Rentals
NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire -- Long known as the place to learn to ski, North Conway's Cranmore Mountain has now partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports to bring telemark ski instruction to its slopes this winter.
Telemark skiing, also known as "free-heel" skiing, is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the skiing community. Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the telemark binding only connects the boot to the ski at the toe which allows comfortable striding. The telemark turn was developed around the mid 1800s in the telemark region of Norway as a means of steering and controlling speed on the downhill run, while modern telemark equipment provides enough support to make parallel turns possible. The telemark turn provides more stability and control throughout the turn and provides a new challenge at Cranmore.
This year, Cranmore Mountain Resort has partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) located at Settler's Crossing on Route 16, North Conway, to offer telemark instruction on select dates throughout the winter.
All programs will meet at the EMS North Conway store where skiers can purchase a Cranmore lift ticket as well as be fitted for rental equipment before heading over to the slopes. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 800-310-4504. Pricing does not include lift ticket, it includes lesson and rental equipment.
Telemark 101- Introduction to Telemark Skiing
Designed for those with no skiing experience, the basics will be taught from selecting the right equipment to making those first turns. Instructors will work closely to ensure that the basic knowledge of the sport is understood to begin making turns!
Topics Covered
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on telemark skis
Downhill techniques starting on beginner ski trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Telemark 102- Telemark for the Alpine Skier
This course is designed for those who have previous Alpine skiing experience. With the right instruction, the transition from Alpine to Telemark can be made with ease. Certified instructors will work closely and demonstrate proper body position for each phase of the Telemark turn. The course can significantly reduce the amount of time it will take to become a proficient Telemark skier.
Topics Covered
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on Telemark skis
Downhill techniques starting on beginner ski trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Develop the Telemark Turn 201
Once the basics of telemark skiing is down, certified instructors can help refine skills and perfect technique. This intensive course includes analysis of the telemark turn for focus improvement. Instructors will demonstrate more efficient turns and technique for challenging snow conditions.
Topics Covered
Video analysis of Tele-turn
Making more efficient turns
Review proper arm, body and leg position
Techniques for challenging snow conditions
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Private Courses
EMS can customize a day out for a group of friends, campgrounds, or other special needs groups. Private lessons are also available 7 days a week. Private lessons are ideal for personalized one-on-one attention. A private lesson could be the most effective way to spend time and money, and any course can be taught privately.
Private lessons make great Gifts as well! Purchase an EMS Gift Card at your local EMS Store and use it towards any Ski Lesson.
Full-Day Private (8:30am to 4pm) *
$275 + $100 each additional person
(does not include lift tickets)
Tele Taster and Slope Side and Equipment Demo
These mini-clinics are held slope side. Join us for a 1 hour taster session. Come test out the sport before committing to a Telemark package.
Topics Covered on Clinic
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on telemark skis
Downhill techniques on beginner trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Time
9am - 1pm
Dates
January 8th, 9th, 16th
February 6th, 27th
March 13th
Cost $35 for Taster Clinic. Demo is free.
For more information on Cranmore, visit www.cranmore.com or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. For more information on EMS' North Conway location, call them at 800 310 4504.
* Lift ticket additional.
NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire -- Long known as the place to learn to ski, North Conway's Cranmore Mountain has now partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports to bring telemark ski instruction to its slopes this winter.
Telemark skiing, also known as "free-heel" skiing, is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the skiing community. Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the telemark binding only connects the boot to the ski at the toe which allows comfortable striding. The telemark turn was developed around the mid 1800s in the telemark region of Norway as a means of steering and controlling speed on the downhill run, while modern telemark equipment provides enough support to make parallel turns possible. The telemark turn provides more stability and control throughout the turn and provides a new challenge at Cranmore.
This year, Cranmore Mountain Resort has partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) located at Settler's Crossing on Route 16, North Conway, to offer telemark instruction on select dates throughout the winter.
All programs will meet at the EMS North Conway store where skiers can purchase a Cranmore lift ticket as well as be fitted for rental equipment before heading over to the slopes. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 800-310-4504. Pricing does not include lift ticket, it includes lesson and rental equipment.
Telemark 101- Introduction to Telemark Skiing
Designed for those with no skiing experience, the basics will be taught from selecting the right equipment to making those first turns. Instructors will work closely to ensure that the basic knowledge of the sport is understood to begin making turns!
Topics Covered
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on telemark skis
Downhill techniques starting on beginner ski trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Telemark 102- Telemark for the Alpine Skier
This course is designed for those who have previous Alpine skiing experience. With the right instruction, the transition from Alpine to Telemark can be made with ease. Certified instructors will work closely and demonstrate proper body position for each phase of the Telemark turn. The course can significantly reduce the amount of time it will take to become a proficient Telemark skier.
Topics Covered
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on Telemark skis
Downhill techniques starting on beginner ski trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Develop the Telemark Turn 201
Once the basics of telemark skiing is down, certified instructors can help refine skills and perfect technique. This intensive course includes analysis of the telemark turn for focus improvement. Instructors will demonstrate more efficient turns and technique for challenging snow conditions.
Topics Covered
Video analysis of Tele-turn
Making more efficient turns
Review proper arm, body and leg position
Techniques for challenging snow conditions
Times
9am-12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Dates
January 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 30th
February 5th, 7th, 10th, 24th, 27th
March 1st, 10th, 13th, 21st
Cost *
$75
Private Courses
EMS can customize a day out for a group of friends, campgrounds, or other special needs groups. Private lessons are also available 7 days a week. Private lessons are ideal for personalized one-on-one attention. A private lesson could be the most effective way to spend time and money, and any course can be taught privately.
Private lessons make great Gifts as well! Purchase an EMS Gift Card at your local EMS Store and use it towards any Ski Lesson.
Full-Day Private (8:30am to 4pm) *
$275 + $100 each additional person
(does not include lift tickets)
Tele Taster and Slope Side and Equipment Demo
These mini-clinics are held slope side. Join us for a 1 hour taster session. Come test out the sport before committing to a Telemark package.
Topics Covered on Clinic
Overview and proper fitting of equipment
Gliding and turning on telemark skis
Downhill techniques on beginner trails
Proper arm, body and leg position
Time
9am - 1pm
Dates
January 8th, 9th, 16th
February 6th, 27th
March 13th
Cost $35 for Taster Clinic. Demo is free.
For more information on Cranmore, visit www.cranmore.com or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. For more information on EMS' North Conway location, call them at 800 310 4504.
* Lift ticket additional.
