telemark

[ tel-uh-mahrk ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a turn in which a skier places one ski far forward of the other and gradually angles the tip of the forward ski inward in the direction to be turned.

telemark

/ ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːk /

noun

1. skiing a turn in which one ski is placed far forward of the other and turned gradually inwards
2. a step in ballroom dancing involving a heel pivot

Word History and Origins

Origin of telemark¹

First recorded in 1905–10; named after Telemark, a Norwegian county

Word History and Origins

Origin of telemark¹

C20: named after Telemark, county in Norway

Example Sentences

And as he taught me how to telemark ski safely down a steep slope, I guess I fell in love.

From Los Angeles Times

I followed my friend Todd Eastman on a fast descent, trying to match his graceful telemark turns down a freshly groomed forest trail that had a velvety corduroy texture.

From New York Times

Fueled by a piece of fruit and handful of nuts, he wears outdated telemark boots, a ski helmet, mittens held together with duct tape and an 18-year-old jacket and snow pants, hand-me-downs from a friend.

From New York Times

I ski two laps down an untracked cut above a buried gas line before following a telemark shredder into the trees for a final shot off Weiss Knob.

From Washington Post

In addition to providing a new challenge — not that I have yet met the challenge of becoming a confident all-mountain skier on traditional Alpine skis — telemark skiing allows you to ski uphill.

From Washington Post