STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Equipment used in telemark alpine skiing.

 II.     Alpine techniques used on telemark equipment on intermediate terrain.

 III.    The telemark turn on intermediate terrain.

 IV.     Leadership of telemark skiing activities.

 V.      Communication and group handling skill development in the context of telemark skiing.

 VI.     Developing judgment in safe and efficient backcountry telemark ski travel.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Equipment

         A.      Backcountry skis versus telemark skis, boots, poles, bindings

 II.     Alpine techniques

         A.      Use of edge

         B.      Angelization

         C.      The parallel turn: keeping the heels down

 III.    The telemark turn

         A.      Use of poles

         B.      Position of skis

         C.      Use of the upper torso in relation to the legs

         D.      The two step

         E.      Smooth parallel telemark turn

         F.      Linking of turns

 IV.     Techniques used in backcountry powder, small bumps on all

 V.      intermediate terrain

 VI.     Backcountry route finding for safety and efficiency

 VII.    Leadership for groups in the backcountry

 VIII.   Communication skills

 IX.     Group handling