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[SKIQUATTRO]

really having an itch to get into telemark....I've been Alpine skiing for 30 years and looking for a new challenge..we were going to grab a tele lesson yesterday at MRG, but decided against it as per the conditions. Whats the learning curve for someone with a strong Alpine background? Being at MRG really put the itch on !!!!

 

[David Metsky]

With your alpine experience and good rental gear you should be doing basic linked turns by the end of day 1. After a few days you'll progress rather quickly. Spring corn is a good time to learn; it's very forgiving.

 

[marcski]

really having an itch to get into telemark....I've been Alpine skiing for 30 years and looking for a new challenge..we were going to grab a tele lesson yesterday at MRG, but decided against it as per the conditions. Whats the learning curve for someone with a strong Alpine background? Being at MRG really put the itch on !!!!

Same for me. In fact, I borrowed my brother's Tele setup last month when we did a day at Bolton. Definitely fun, but I want a lesson. My brother gave me some pointers but we were with our daugthers, so only so much. Every thursday and I think sunday, Alta has an intro tele workshop especially for advanced alpine skiers. I've been meaning to take it the last 3 times I've been out there...but haven't had the opportunity yet with either fresh snow or skiing company. I'll definitely do it again....and will try and perhaps pick up a lightly used setup.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Check out NE Telemark on their NE tour.They give free 1 1/2 hour lessons and equipment.What a great deal.The only event I see left this year is at Bretton Woods(great place to learn) on March 22nd.It's also their Reggae Fest-able.Heres the link: http://www.netelemark.com/reggae_fest.htm

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

that'd be great but I'll be in FLA that weekend for easter...

 

[David Metsky]

The Bretton Woods ReggaeFest is a great time, come join us if you can. Keep in mind that for this fest there are only clinics in the morning, no afternoon clinics. But the Posse from Hell and the afterparty are worth it.

-dave-
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[SKIQUATTRO]

maybe next year....unless you'll be in Orlando, FLA over easter !!

 

[dmc]

I'm ready to start telemarking again.. I like to tele in the spring.. in soft smushy snow...

 

[skidbump]

Belleayre rents tele equipment at upper lodge.Should call ahead to arrange for a tele instructor

 

[ski_resort_observer]

FIS World Cup Telmark finals here at the Bush 3/17-21

 

[abc]

Check out NE Telemark on their NE tour.They give free 1 1/2 hour lessons and equipment.What a great deal.The only event I see left this year is at Bretton Woods(great place to learn) on March 22nd.It's also their Reggae Fest-able.Heres the link: http://www.netelemark.com/reggae_fest.htm

It's within 2 weeks of the festival date, the ticket prict is still "TBA"?

 

[JohnGD33]

I started this year and I am now doing blacks and trees with little trouble. I started the first day up at sunday river and got my a$$ handed to me. But I stuck with it and broke my first pair of tele ski doing a 360 so I had to get new stuff. My advice is to rent good gear first. I got junk on ebay for under 100$ and had problems the whole time. I always say you get what you pay for. Good luck and loose your training heels;-)

 

[David Metsky]

It's within 2 weeks of the festival date, the ticket prict is still "TBA"?

I'll ask Biff to update the site. It's usually just the price of a ticket plus a small amount.