Plant both poles on either side of your body for balance.
Step3
Lift the ski that is furthest uphill and swing the tip of this ski out, keeping the tails together. Your skis will make a V-wedge shape with the back tails together and the front tips apart.
Step4
Take small steps with both skis retaining the V-shape so that your body and skis face up the hill. The V-shape will prevent you from sliding backwards down the hill.
Step5
Step one leg forward up the hill, while keeping the tip pointed out.
Step6
Place your weight onto this top ski.
Step7
Move the lower foot up and over the top foot, pointing the ski tip out and using the poles to keep from falling over.
Step8
Climb up the hill in this fashion until you reach your desired destination.
Step9
Look back down the hill and notice that your tracks look like a fish skeleton.
Tips & Warnings
Try varying the size of the V-shape according to the slope. A steep slope requires a wide V-shape, while on a mild slope you'll use a narrow V-shape.
The herringbone is best utilized on steep, packed snow with little or no powder.
Telemark skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
on 11/22/2005
doing this will strain your leg muscles. another way is to stand sideways on the hill, your right side facing the top of the mountain and lift your right foot up and move it about half a foot uphill. STAND ON THE EDGE OF THE SKI! follow with the left etc.
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 doing this will strain your leg muscles. another way is to stand sideways on the hill, your right side facing the top of the mountain and lift your right foot up and move it about half a foot uphill. STAND ON THE EDGE OF THE SKI! follow with the left etc.