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Telemark skiing
  Telemark skiing is a skiing technique that combines elements of alpine and Nordic skiing, which uses the hind feet to create a carving turn on a toe-only downhill ski to maintain balance while pushing the front foot. Telemark skiing is named after the telemark area of Norway where training began.

History
  Telemark skiing is named after the telemark area of Norway where training began. Sondr Norheim is often credited with showing the first turn of ski events in Norway around 1868, including cross-country, slalom, and jumping.It comes from the Telemark region of Norway, and it dates back two centuries. Sondre Norheim of Norway is known as the inventor of the Telemark turn. He first showed off his turn in the 1868 race.

What is the point of Telemark skiing?
  Simply put, it's a technique that you use to go downhill.This allows the skier to rotate and control the speed. Telemark is for everyone, for all ages. In words, telemark is a squat-like movement in downhill skiing.

What is the difference between alpine and telemark?
  Alpine-style rotation involves putting most of your weight on downhill skiing as you rotate, and uphill skiing contains only a tiny fraction of your weight. In contrast, an appropriate telemarking form ensures that the weight is placed evenly on both skis while the skier is rotating.

Do people still telemark?
  Although it is now called alpine skiing because it became popular in the Alps, almost all ski schools in the world still use variations of the alberg technique. Telemark may have faded in the shadow of the alpine, but it's not completely gone.

Benefits
  Telemark skiing is a calorie-burning activity that can help you lose weight. Depending on the intensity, it can burn up to 600 calories per hour.