Free-Heel Skiing: Telemark and Parallel Techniques for All Conditions, 3rd Edition (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

- Paul Parker is the master of free-heel skiing- Features a color insert, new illustrations, information on the latest gear, and new anecdotes for each chapter- Over 22,000 copies of previous editions soldIncorporating the best and most recent techniques from both alpine and Nordic skiing, __Free-heel Skiing__ presents skiers with the latest methods for tackling the full range of terrain and snow. Everything from beginning turns to advanced telemark techniques is covered, along with tips for choosing and caring for equipment and suggestions for conditioning and strength training.A certified ski instructor in both Nordic and alpine disciplines, Paul Parker researches and designs ski products for Patagonia and Chouinard Equipment, Inc. Paul lives in Breckenridge, Colorado.Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series. Incorporating the best and most recent techniques from both alpine and Nordic skiing, Free-heel Skiing presents skiers with the latest methods for tackling the full range of terrain and snow. Everything from beginning turns to advanced telemark techniques is covered, along with tips for choosing and caring for equipment and suggestions for conditioning and strength training. This is the seminal text on this sport and Paul Parker is the sport's recognized guru, which is the reason why many who began their love affair with free heeling refer this book simply as "The Parker Book". That says it all "A modern skiing classic, Free-Heel Skiing is the definitive text on telemark skiing. Now Paul Parker has updated and revised Free-Heel Skiing in this new third edition, covering the latest in technique and equipment. Parker offers professional advice for all levels of expertise, including alternative techniques to help skiers free themselves from the telemark paradigm and creative ways to move beyond an "intermediate-skier rut." Along the way, he dissects the subtle body movements and positions that make the dynamic and competent free-heel skier."--Jacket

incorporating The Best And Most Recent Techniques From Both Alpine And Nordic Skiing, free-heel Skiing Presents Skiers With The Latest Methods For Tackling The Full Range Of Terrain And Snow. Everything From Beginning Turns To Advanced Telemark Techniques Is Covered, Along With Tips For Choosing And Caring For Equipment And Suggestions For Conditioning And Strength Training. Third Edition.

The definitive manual on learning to telemark ski -- free-heeling with confidence and style!