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From: jon@utcs.uucp (Jon Alexander)
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Subject: telemark
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Date: Fri, 14-Feb-86 10:46:26 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb 14 10:46:26 1986
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I have heard the word "telemark" used to describe
both a general form of skiing (combined alpine and
nordic, a.k.a. "backcountry skiing" or "ski mountain-
eering"), and a specific technique ("the telemark turn")
for going downhill on nordic-type skiis. 

I just recently missed a chance to try telemarking (the technique) 
out. Anybody had experience? Is "telemarking" really a special
"dance step" or a "way of life", in your mind? Is it fun?
-- 
Jon 'Big J' Alexander, U. of Toronto Comp. Serv.
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
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