Beginner Lesson Outcomes

Beginner Level courses are designed for Nordic or Alpine skiers who have never been on Telemark skis or have already had an introduction and want some more basic techniques to work on. Participants will already feel comfortable with some type of skis on their feet. We will work on controlled descents progressing to a basic telemark technique.

Goals and Outcomes

The purpose of this description is to help guide a potential participant to the right course. We offer here some outcomes of this level of course so you have an idea what out goals are. When a skier is ready to progress to the next level, they will be able to...

1. Perform slow speed turns
2. Use snow plow to intiate turn and finish with a Telemark stance
3. Use propper wheigth ballancing
4. Initiate the inside ski to help steer turn
5. Perform continuous and fluid movement throughout turn
6. Create round turns through propper steering