What is Telemark Skiing?

Answer by  GallDoru (17)

Today 'Telemark Skiing' is also known as 'free heel skiing.' Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the skis used for telemarking have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes, just as in cross-country skiing.Telemark skiing is a term used for skiing using the Telemark turn, which is a technique invented by Norwegian Sondre Norheim.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

It's skis that only connect to the boot of the ski, like cross-country skiing. It's different from alpine skiing. It's named after a region in Norway.