World Cup Telemark Ski Racing…Yes It Actually Exists

Well that’s something I never expected to see…telemark skiers in speed suits ripping free heeled down a World Cup course. Categorized under “Other Disciplines” on the FIS official website, telemark ski racing is indeed a sanctioned sport with multiple World Cup events held throughout the winter. Here’s some high speed drop knee action from February in Aal, Norway: 

The course was pretty wild. From what I gather, competitors finish off at the bottom in a 360 banked turn to flatland sprint across the finish line.

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