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Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm ET
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Event Type: Education Clinic
Location: Nubs Nob (TBA - Meeting Location will be sent out by email by the event leader prior to the event.)
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.
Host Division: Central
Registration Information:
- Cost: $149.00
- CEUs: 6
- Spots Remaining: 10 (as of 48 minutes ago)
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:29 am ET
Online Registration: Click here to register.
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
One-Day Telemark Workshop: It's All in the Heel!
CEUs: 6
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Learning Connection Highlight: Teaching Skills, People Skills,
Technical Skills
Course Description:
This course is intended to bridge the gap between Alpine and
Telemark skiing and education. The use of contemporary
Telemark and Alpine skills and fundamentals will be incorporated
in conjunction with teaching and people skills. Topics will focus on
both disciplines' needs, including the many common
denominators. Participants may participate in either Alpine
equipment, Tele Equipment, or, if they are proficient in both, there
will be time for a gear change.
Recommended Preparatory Learning or Prerequisites:
-Must have intermediate- Advanced skiing proficiency in Alpine,
Tele, or both.
-Must have a level one certification or higher in PSIA-AASI.
-Recommended reading
- The Teaching Snowsports Manual.
- The Alpine Tech Manual
- The Telemark Tech Manual
Prerequisite Course(s) and Skills:
-Must have a level one certification or higher in PSIA-AASI.
-Must have intermediate- Advanced skiing proficiency in
Alpine, Tele, or both.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Incorporate different teaching strategies to use for personal
skiing development and for students.
- Incorporate new tasks for personal skiing development and
for students.
- Gain useful knowledge regarding the common denominators
between other disciplines.
Learning Experiences:
- It's All in the Heel" will explore several learning methods.
Teaching and learning scenarios will be interactive, and
participants will be invited to participate if they choose to.
- More detailed group discussions, including MA, will take
place in the morning, at lunch, and at the closing.
- Details of the day's activities will be compiled by the group
and made available via email following the event.
- Individual MA videos will be available by request.
Materials/Equipment Needed:
- Participants must provide their own equipment.
Intensity Level:
Moderate, High)
Proficiency Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Typical Terrain:
- Groomed green/blue/black based on tasks
- Off-piste green/blue pending conditions.
- Green/blue moguls pending conditions.
- Natural Park features pending conditions.
Task Examples:
Task 1: One ski task on green/blue groomed terrain
Task 2: Leaper versions on green/blue groomed terrain
Task 3: Hockey stops/ side slips on blue/black terrain
Task 4: Skidded turns on blue/black groomed terrain
Additional Event Details:
On-Snow Meeting Location: TBA - The Event Coordinator will announce the meeting location at a later date. Information will be sent out by email.
Ticket Information: Nubs Nob will graciously be offering $10 lift tickets to all participants of the event. Further information will be provided to participants at a later date by the Event Coordinator, via email.
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