Telemark skiers have the advantage of increased shock absorption in the bumps. When your heels are free, you'll use your ankles and the balls of your feet to absorb bumps.
1. Find an easy run with small, evenly spaced bumps for practice.
2. Rotate your hands and shoulders so they point down the hill. You will be turning with your feet in the bumps, trying to keep a stable upper body facing downhill.
3. Choose a line to ski. Try to pick a path around the bumps, where you know you can make six or seven consecutive turns.
4. Turn to the right by dropping your right knee into the telemark stance and then steering both feet to the right. Gradually compress your knees and ankles down into the turn.
5. Edge your skis sideways into the next bump to control your speed.
6. Plant your left pole down the hill when you feel your skis edge and bite into the snow.
7. Extend your legs up to their full height after the pole plant and start turning to the left.
8. Compress your legs again as you turn. Use your muscles and joints as shock absorbers against the bumps.
