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Telemark skiing IS the true “ALL MOUNTAIN” experience – enabling the modern free-heel skier to enjoy the relaxing holiday atmosphere of the piste AND explore the adventurous seclusion of the backcountry away from the crowds.

With www.telemark-skiing.co.uk YOU can now access training / coaching in the traditional form of skiing, introduced back in the mid 19th century by Sondre Norheim “the father of modern skiing” HERE in the Midlands (UK).

Telemark skiing IS the rapidly growing alternative (or complementary) discipline to alpine skiing and snowboarding on ski slopes across North America, Central Europe and Scandinavia. This has come about primarily as a result of the revolutionary developments in telemark ski, boot and binding technology over the last 10 years or so. As such the sport is experiencing somewhat of a cult following with skiers of all ages and backgrounds, from the leather-boot-skinny-ski-backcountry-tourers to freestyle-free-ride-gurus in resort and the-average-alpine-skier who just wants a challenge; desperate to understand where the joy of SLIDING all began.

www.telemark-skiing.co.uk has found that as a result of this increased interest in FREE HEEL / TELEMARK skiing, many resorts abroad are now able to offer the winter holiday maker taster sessions as well as advanced coaching in Nordic and Telemark skiing. Some resorts are even able to provide skiers with access to premium rental DIN releasable telemark skiing equipment (although equipment is usually limited in resort).

However for a number of reasons the development of telemark skiing has not, as yet, been as prolific back here in the UK at either real snow venues or on the many artificial slopes within the UK.

www.telemark-skiing.co.uk is developing this area of the sport here in the UK on both outdoor and indoor (real snow) slopes starting here in the Midlands. Based in Lichfield in Staffordshire and with 3 real snow venues within a couple of hours drive as well as almost 10 artificial slopes within a 60 mile radius it will offer clients the chance to learn this graceful sport all year round, spring, summer, autumn or winter.

With over 14 years of telemark skiing experience as well as numerous contacts in North America, Scandinavia and Central Europe, telemark-skiing.co.uk is able to offer all clients, from complete novice through to the more experienced free heeler, a well rounded and unbiased understanding of this enchanting sport as well as constructive feedback (including video footage) to improve your skiing and enable you to enjoy your telemark skiing experience to the full.

www.telemark-skiing.co.uk will provide clients with a fantastic opportunity to undertake telemark skiing tuition on a regular basis here in the Midlands (UK) at an affordable price using modern DIN releasable equipment and within a reasonable distance of their home town, even at their own LOCAL ski slope (with prior arrangement).

Browse our Web site for more information about telemark-skiing, check out the LINKS pages and telemark-skiing.co.uk’s other supporters as well as the NEWS BLOG (above) for updates on anything to do with free-heel skiing and everything else.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone at telemark-skiing.co.uk regarding our training / coaching services, please contact Matt Higginson by e-mail via our Contact Page or call directly on +44(0)1543-256762 or +44(0)7813268124. 

To make sure that you make the most of your time in the mountains this season, be it on or off piste, CONTACT www.telemark-skiing.co.uk NOW to arrange a taster session, intermediate instruction or coaching session AND make sure that you are ready to earn your turns this winter.

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Nordic Walking is one of the fastest expanding outdoor activities in Central Europe and North America and telemark-skiing.co.uk is now offering individuals and groups the chance to learn Nordic Walking and improve their health and fitness regardless of age, sex or physical condition here in the Midlands.

Originating in Finland in the early 1930’s Nordic Walking started as an off season training method for cross country skiers. However in the early 1980’s it developed into the recreational physical activity that we know today becoming one of the most popular physical activities in Finland - renowned for its ability to assist weight loss, improve fitness levels and increase endurance.

The International Nordic Walking Association (INWA) was established in 2000 to develop and promote the sport through the training of instructors at all levels. INWA promotes Nordic Walking as a healthy physical activity by using high quality products and the products of leading industrial and institutional partners.

Nordic Walking is more effective than conventional walking because the use of poles increases the efficiency of rotation of the upper body and activates muscles in the neck, shoulders and back. As such Nordic Walking increases mobility in neck and spine and reduces the load on knees and other joints. When compared to regular walking energy consumption with Nordic Walking increases by as much as 46% despite the perceived exertion being no higher than when walking without poles.

Practiced for relatively long periods Nordic Walking classes are usually 1 - 2 hours long and include specific dynamic warming up exercises using the poles prior to setting off and static stretches afterwards.

Nordic Walking can be divided into three distinct levels

Health  – low intensity / for those new to regular physical activity

Fitness – a total body workout with an emphasis on developing the technique

Sport  – for well trained athletes looking for a new challenge

The poles used in Nordic Walking are lightweight being made of carbon composite materials. This ensures that vibrations are kept to a minimum and that flexibility and durability is ensured. The addition of ergonomically designed grips and wrist straps enables maximum transfer of effort during the push phase whilst an asphalt paw ensures the poles work equally as well on soft ground and hard surfaces.

For information on how telemark-skiing.co.uk can get you Nordic Walking contact info@telemark-skiing.co.uk or telephone 01543-256762 or 07813268124 OR click on the NEWS tab at the top of the page.

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