Episode #179 | Mailbag Episode #14 with Josh Madsen
Release Date: 10/30/2023
Episode #191 - LIFE TOOLS ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS | The Origins of Midwest Telefest
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On this week's podcast I sit down for a conversation with the founding members of Midwest Telefest that included the owners, employees, and friends of Life Tools Adventure Outfitters. The Co-op turned outdoor shop was a hub for Telemark equipment in the Green Bay, WI area for many years and helped bring awareness to the great Telemark turn. Midwest Telefest info: midwesttelefest.org
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Episode #190 - Mike Kaz | Ski Industry Rep, Specialty Retail Shop Buyer, & Artist
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Today’s guest has been in the Snowsports industry for nearly 30 years. He has worked in various retail positions along with working as a rep for such brands as Karhu, Dynafit, and more. We had a great discussion about where Telemark has been and where it’s headed, where specialty retail might be going in the future, shifts in manufacturing, and why Telemark skiers are so passionate. I’m psyched to call him a friend and was really excited about this conversation we had recently. Find Mike on IG: JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AS A MEMBER: Newsroom & Notes: Current Boots - what’s up -...
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Episode #189 | Andy Jacobsen - OG Telemark Freeskier, Competitor & Powderwhore
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Andy Jacobsen has been a friend of mine for 20+ years and is a Telemark skier that I’ve always respected for his great style, backcountry proficiency, and determined and skillful competition skiing. He was always a top performer in the early Telemark Freeski competitions during the early to mid-2000s and graced the big screen not only in the early Toughguy Production movies, but also as one of the original Powderwhore crew during the 10 years that Powderwhore was producing movies. We had a great discussion about Telemark competition and film history, his inspirations early on as a...
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#188 - - Drew Nylen | ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide & Canadian Avalanche Forecaster
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Drew Nylen lives in northern British Columbia, on the Alaskan border, in a town of 300 people. His interest for Telemark skiing began in his youth when he started working at his local gear shop and was able to get his first freeheel setup. He’s an ACMG apprentice ski guide who will be taking his full ski exam in April. His extensive guiding has taken him to the Arctic, including: Baffin Island, Greenland, and more. Currently he’s working as an avalanche forecaster and field technician for Avalanche Canada. Find Drew Online: IG: Guiding Services: Join my YouTube channel to get access...
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#187 - World Telemark Day 2024
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World Telemark Day Celebrates 10 Years For Telemark skiers from around the world the 1st Saturday in March is a special day, it’s always World Telemark Day (WTD). This international celebration takes place this 2023-24 winter season on Saturday March 2nd, 2024 and marks one decade since its inception. “As a Telemark skier myself I saw how great the energy at Telemark gatherings always was,” said WTD Founder Josh Madsen. “So I created a de-centralized event for everyone around the world, every year, that both the individual and groups can celebrate at the same time.” That’s what...
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#186 - Giving The Gift of Telemark Skiing to Friends & Family
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The other day I had the opportunity to teach a friend how to Telemark ski for the first time. I absolutely love sharing the turn with my friends but it’s been awhile since I’ve gone out with someone that has never made drop-knee turns before and starting from scratch. It reminded me of of things that I wanted to share with you as we head into this holiday season. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SEEING ME DO A TELEMARK TECHNIQUE BREAKDOWN of this you can become a Blue or Black-Level Member of my YouTube channel and listen to the commentary as we watch me breakdown skiing with my friend. ...
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#185 - Top Five Fitness Tips For The Telemark Season with Kate Galliett
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Todays podcast is all about fitness and some of the important ways you can keep you body healthy and strong during the Telemark ski season. Kate Galliett and I discuss five important tips that range from diet and warm-ups to joints and apres-ski. Kate Galliett has been a Personal Trainer and Coach for 22 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science and has earned a multitude of certifications to help her develop the holistic approach to body care that she takes today. Her focus is on helping her clients achieve the best health and fitness of their lives. She serves her...
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#184 - TOP Telemark FAQs of 2023
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Every year we get so many voicemails, emails, DMs, and the like regarding Telemark skiing. A lot of these questions are the same because there’s generally a lack of information online or people have a hard time finding the answers they need. So today I thought I’d put together my top list of FREQUENTLY ASKED TELEMARK QUESTIONS IN 2023 and see if I can offer some answers, opinions, and insights on things. I’m looking to get into Telemark skiing. What type of ski should I use for my first setup? I’m putting my first Telemark setup together. Should I focus where I spend my money...
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#183 - Cody Smith | Lipstick Films (2006-2007)
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This week I talk to me good buddy Cody Smith. Cody grew up near Aspen, Colorado where he started skiing at a young age as well as Telemark skiing. He attended the Colorado Rocky Mountain School and was a part of the school Telemark team. Following high school he filmed with Falling Forward Films, competed, and then eventually started Lipstick Films with myself in 2006. Since We Last Spoke Telemark Movie (2007): https://youtu.be/95ViSzdfs2s Sign-up for the mailing list: How You Can Support Me: Shop Telemark at Email
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#182 - Five Fun Telemark Skiing History Facts
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You all know how much I love the history of Telemark skiing and that's one of the big reasons I started the podcast. In Today's episode I talk about 5 fun Telemark history facts that I've always thought were important to the rich history of the turn. This episode is especially good for new Telemark skiers and those that may not know much about the history of things. I hope you enjoy. More info on Sondre Norheim: http://sondrenorheim.com/ Sign-up for the mailing list: How You Can Support Us: Shop Telemark at Email
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