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Celebrating a Legacy: The 50th Annual, Al Johnson Telemark Ski Race, Returns to Crested Butte, CO

The Al Johnson Uphill Downhill Telemark Race

As spring rolls into the Elk Mountains, a timeless tradition comes to life in the heart of Colorado’s Crested Butte ski area: the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. Scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, this crowd-pleasing event showcases the thrill of telemark skiing and pays homage to a remarkable figure from the past: Al Johnson. Back to celebrate its 50th anniversary, […]

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Nick DeRiso | February 26, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Embracing Tradition at Mad River Glen, VT

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Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mad River Glen remains a sanctuary for skiers and locals alike. Those holding on to the nostalgia of the fabled and now disappearing sleepy east coast ski town, flock to the Mad River Glen (MRG) single chair every winter to enjoy its unique beauty and the challenging terrain it provides. The iconic […]

Kenneth Condon | August 3, 2023
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Celebrates Telemark Skiing With Annual โ€˜Telefestivusโ€™ This Weekend

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Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO is hosting its annual, free-to-attend, all-day Telefestivus event Sunday, February 13th, 2022, an event that celebrates the skill and thrill of Telemark skiing. Telemark equipment is a type of downhill skiing equipment where the skierโ€™s boot heel is not attached to the ski. The sport and the equipment are named after […]

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Monarch Mountain, CO Celebrates Telemark Skiing With Annual ‘Telefestivus’ This Weekend

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Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO is hosting its annual, free-to-attend, all-day Telefestivus event Saturday, February 20th, 2021, an event that celebrates the skill and thrill of Telemark skiing. Telemark equipment is a type of downhill skiing equipment where the skierโ€™s boot heel is not attached to the ski. The sport and the equipment are named after […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 19, 2021
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Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions

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Colorado ski culture has some spectacular ski resort traditions. While these traditions might not happen this year due to COVID-19 (let’s hope they do), they are some of the best events each winter. If you have not experienced some of these, they are something to add to your bucket list. Let’s look at some awesome traditions in the mile-high state. […]

Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | November 6, 2020
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World Telemark Day is This Saturday, March 2nd

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Telemark tribe, are you ready for the festivus for the rest of us? This Saturday March 2nd is World Telemark day. This is your chance to meet and greet the other members of the tribe, demo some gear, and most importantly, prove that Telemark is not dead! There will be meet ups and events all over the world: Telemark Colorado […]

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Curtis Weller | March 1, 2019
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‘Lord of the Boards’ Movie Premiere Showcases Tahoe Locals Doing it All

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Meghan Kelly | November 9, 2018
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The Inclusion of Telemarking at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Just Got a Step Closer

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Steven Agar | June 4, 2018
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