telemark
/ˈtɛləˌmɑrk/
noun
- A style of skiing in which the heel is not attached to the ski, allowing for a distinctive turning technique.
- The ski resort offers lessons in both classic downhill and telemark techniques.
- Telemark requires more balance and strength than regular alpine skiing.
- He learned telemark skiing in Norway and loved the freedom of movement it gave him.
- A turn performed in telemark skiing, where one ski is pushed forward and the knee is bent deeply.
- Practicing the telemark turn helped him improve his overall skiing control.
- The instructor demonstrated a telemark, showing how to keep the upper body stable.
- She executed a perfect telemark on the steep slope, carving smoothly through the snow.
Antonyms
verb
- To ski using the telemark style, with the heel free and a lunging turn.
- After years of alpine skiing, she started to telemark and never looked back.
- They decided to telemark down the backcountry trail instead of using regular skis.
- I prefer to telemark because it feels more natural and graceful.