And with that progression came an evolution in his gear choice–from classic duckbilled 75mm gear, to the new telemark norm, and finally to the modern vanguard of free-heel tech toe bindings.

Simply put, telemark skiing is a ski technique. It’s a way to make a downhill turn on skis with a boot that’s only attached by the toe. It looks a bit like a lunge. Unlike a traditional alpine binding ...

Dave Bombard can’t hear me–but I can see him. The founder and chief designer of the tiny Bishop Telemark is glued to his other monitor, our video meeting silent on his end. As I beckon into ...

It looks a bit like a lunge. Unlike a traditional alpine binding, a telemark skier’s boots are only attached to the ski via the toe—allowing the boot to flex at the instep and the heel to lift ...