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HOME > WARD HILL > SKI CLINICS > "TELE-TASTER" SKI CLINICS Overview and proper fitting of equipment Gliding and turning on telemark skis Downhill techniques on beginner trails Proper arm, body and leg position Try before you buy, all gear included Does not include lift ticket 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 1800’s 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 the resort. These mini-clinics are great after work or after school activities. Bring some friends or family members and give telemark skiing a try!

$35 per person on these dates: 2011 dates coming soon! Start/ End: 6pm to 8pm. Groups will meet at Ward Hill. Includes: skis, boots, poles, professional instruction Does Not Include: lodging, transportation, meals, personal gear and clothing, lift ticket Prerequisite: no skiing experience necessary Driving Directions

Equipment List for Tele-Tasters EMS Ski School Provides: Telemark skis, boots, poles, professional instruction You Provide: Ski Lift Tickets Base Layer (top and bottom) Light to mid-weight synthetics, snug fit and close to skin, eg. EMS® Techwick®. Fleece Jacket Ski Jacket & Pants Gloves/Mittens Ski Helmet Ski Socks Ski Goggles Optional Items Camera Hand/Foot Warmers Missing anything on this list? Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Ski School confirmation letter!