This week I talk to my friend Diana Rivera of We Telemark and the Director of the upcoming documentary TELEMARKERAS. She is also heavily involved in promoting youth Telemark skiing in both Japan and Argentina where whe instructs during the respective winters.

Her first appearance on the Freeheel Life Podcast was episode #105. It's a great episode to get her backstory in Telemark skiing and the creation of We Telemark. Listen HERE.

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This week I gather up all the mail that has been coming in regarding the last few episodes and share it with you! There are several responses to Episode #154 I share with you along with some social media commentary and more.

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There are always questions floating around about Telemark skiing that go something like this: "What is the point?", "What are the benefits?", and "Is it easier?"

On today's episode I attempt to answer not only these more specific questions, but also the larger question of, "Is Telemark Skiing Still Relevant in 2022?"

DEFINITION OF RELEVANT:

Definition of relevant 1a: having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand b: affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussionrelevant testimony c: having social relevance

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This week I bring back my good friend Craig Dostie to discuss Telemark bindings. It's a full-on dive into the deep end of Telemark technology you won't want to miss. We get weird on Spademan and Besser bindings and then head on down the rabbit hole to talk about everything from DIY Telemark to what I think is missing amongst the all the current offerings. It's a fun one.

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Today's episode revolves around a listener submitted idea — Upgrade Ideas for Your Gear Setups. I took the question and answered it both on the macro and micro levels. I cover modification ideas, replacement parts, add-ons, and then big picture upgrades from one set-up to another.

This is the perfect episode that everyone from the beginner Telemark skier, the full-on gear nerd, and the dirtbag ski bum can all enjoy. It's got a little bit of something for everyone in the community. Thanks for checking it out.

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This week I've got Freeheel Life GM, Taylor Johnson, on the show. We do a full breakdown of what's going on at Freeheel Life right now, including where all the Telemark boots are, how opening day was, and what to expect this season from us.

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This week I tackle the subject of how you can identify good used Telemark gear. I'll walk you through the methods that I personally use when I'm looking at Telemark boots, bindings, and skis before I buy them.

This podcast is great for someone looking to buy their first used Telemark setup as well as techniques for the seasoned Tele skier to use to inspect and maintain their own equipment to keep it in tip top shape.

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On this week's podcast I dig deep back into the mailbag to catch-up on some listener questions and comments. There are some fantastic first-time Telemark stories, gear questions, how to powder ski, and learning about The Day That Alpine Died.

Have a great week everyone!

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Today on the podcast I dive deep into the realm of Voile bindings and skis. We are currently running a 75mm ski package deal that includes all of the Voile products, so I thought this would be a good chance to give you the scoop on each item one-by-one.

THIS IS THE LAST DAY for the deal:

Save $252 on a complete package of a Voile Ski, Voile Binding, and Scott Boot.

What does it take for the discount code to save you $252?

Add any Voile Ski, Voile Binding, and Scott Boot to your cart.

Enter code 75MMPACKAGE on checkout.

And YES of course one of our certified Telemark Ski Tech's can mount the bindings and send you a package that will be ready to go when the snow starts flying.

This 75mm Package Sale is Valid through 11:59pm MST Monday September 26th.

RESOURCES:

Activity vs. Stiffness in Telemark bindings

Telemark Ski Review: Voile Manti

Voile 2019-20 SuperCharger Review

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Jeff Cox always wanted to be an inventor. Even at the youngest ages, living on the east coast, he wanted to create things. As an adult he would become a mechanical engineer, but never gave up on his interest to create new ideas. In fact, he kept lists and lists of inventions that he thought he could possibly create one day.

His father was the first person he knew that Telemarked – which also sparked his interest later in life to try it himself. But it wasn't until he saw his mom, who was also a Telemark skier, try to put on a leash with her mittens on that he thought about creating a better leash.

Bluebird Day Gear was born some time around 2011 and started with his newly designed leashes. Through feedback over the following years from some of his first retail shops, he added two other products: Smile Plates and Heel Levers.

In 2019 Jeff approached Freeheel Life Industries to acquire the small but successful brand. Although there were some delays in moving the operation to Salt Lake City because of Covid in 2020, BBDG is now back in full production and housed in the Freeheel Life HQ in SLC, UT.

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