How to Perform Telemark Wedge Christie Turns

If you are an alpine skier just learning to telemark, the telemark wedge christie is a good turning drill.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ski Clothing
• Telemark Ski Equipment

1. Find a wide-open, easy slope to practice making telemark wedge christie turns.

2. Turn to the right in a wedge, just as you would on alpine skis. Keep the fronts of your skis close together while the heels are spread apart.

3. Drop your right knee down towards your ski halfway through the turn. You will now be in the telemark stance, with one leg in front of the other.

4. Place half your weight on each ski.

5. Finish your turn by steering both feet to the right.

6. Extend both legs up so that you are once again in an alpine stance, with both heels on your skis.

7. Turn to the left in a wedge turn and then drop the left knee halfway through the turn.

8. Continue these turns down the slope.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep practicing the telemark wedge christie turn while trying to spend more time in the telemark stance and less time in the wedge stance as you gain confidence.
• 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.

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