Evergreen Telemark Lessons
Telemark skiing, also known as "free heel skiing." Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the skis used for telemarking have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes, just as in cross-country skiing. Telemark turns are led with the heel flat on the outside ski (the downhill ski at the end of the turn), while the inside (uphill) ski is pulled beneath the skier's body with a flexed knee and raised heel. This form of skiing has become very popular in Hakuba. Learn proper form and powerful techniques to accelerate your telemark skiing ability before exploring the backcountry on one of our guided tours. Join in the fun; telemark lesson details are below.
Tour Times |
HALF DAY AM: 9:00 sign-in, 9:30 ~ 12:00 finish
HALF DAY PM: 13:00 sign-in ~ 16:00 finish FULL DAY: 9:00 sign-in ~ 16:00 finish *1 1/2 hour lunch break 12:00-13:30 |
Lesson Prices |
HALF DAY PRIVATE LESSON: 14,700 yen for the first person; 3,150 for each additional person
FULL DAY PRIVATE LESSON: 21,000 yen for the first person; 4,800 for each additional person HALF DAY GROUP LESSON: 5,250 yen FULL DAY GROUP LESSON: 8,400 yen *High Season Prices (Feb 8th - Feb 21st) |
Location |
Happo-one or Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba | |
Includes |
Qualified instructor, insurance, tax | |
Bring |
Lift pass, winter clothing (pants, jacket, gloves, warm hat, warm thermals etc.), goggles, telemark skis, boots and poles.
Though there are a number of rental and retail stores spread through Hakuba, Telemark skis are not abundant at rental shops. We suggest your first and perhaps only point of contact be: ››Rapie (Outdoor Store in town; not far from Jusco Supermarket on Route 148, full telemark rentals available) |
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