47 Results for year: 2012

Competition Guide Update for 2012-2013

The USTSA Board of Directors has updated the Competition Guide to provide clarification, reflect FIS rule changes, include the new Parallel Sprint Classic rules as well as additions to our safety rules for helmets and concussions. While all athletes are expected to read and understand the all of the rules included in the Competition Guide, the following ... More

Preseason – Getting Ready!

Is ski season here yet?  I just saw the new Teton Gravity Research movie "The Dream Factory" at the Portsmouth Music Hall on Friday night - it was awesome!  Heli-skiing in the Chugach range would be such an adventure... I wonder if anyone has every ever brought their tele gear out there!  I'm sure someone has... Just finishing up golf season for my ... More

WE HAVE SNOW! Do You?!

First off, I'm not used to having to drive far to get into the mountains (though I'm well aware "far" is all relative and I'm still fortunately close) since moving from Park City down to Salt Lake City this summer. That makes me sound so spoiled! I had to drive maybe 45 min to the trailhead at the very top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. The drive ranged from ... More

Fall In The Wasatch

It seems to have started to cool off in Utah, though temps in mid-80s may not seem all that cool to a lot of you. Just what the doc ordered after one HOT summer! I've spent a lot of time up in the mountains over the last week or so for various reasons, and I am always reminded of just how much I love them. I have been very busy with work the last month ... More

Charlie’s 3 minute workout video

Charlie Dresen has prepared a video demonstrating a 3 minute workout that he does 3 times a week to train for power, strength, agility and fitness needed for the telemark skier and racer. _ More

Training at Whistler

Hey - took a trip up to Whistler, Canada a couple of weeks ago (last full week of July) and had a Blast! The first day, I met up with the others. The Race coach was Tim Harder, a strict alpine coach that despite his harshness had a great sense of humor. The Tele Coach/director/athlete was Shane Landreville, who is a great racer on the Canadian ... More

Flylow: USTSA’s new uniform sponsor

The US Telemark Ski Association has teamed up with Flylow to provide uniforms for our team members.  This Colorado based company has made a name for itself in the ski industry, providing quality clothing for avid skiers that spend their days in the mountains either resort skiing or in the backcountry.  We expect that Flylow's durable gear will hold up to ... More

11 members named to the Regional Team

The United States Telemark Ski Association (USTSA) announces the 2012-2013 Regional Ski team roster, filling eleven positions with athletes from Montana, Colorado, California, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. USTSA established the Regional Team in 2010 to recognize athletes, of any age, that have demonstrated a commitment to the sport of ... More

Telemark Conditioning Video

Telemark Conditioning Video Workout for Strength, Agility, Power and Quickness Prepared by Charlie Dresen, USTSA  Team Member https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqYwvo2KMIE More

Outdoor Retailer – Day 3

Today was the third day of the Outdoor Retailer industry trade show here in SLC. Elisabeth and I have spent a couple hours each day wandering the exhibitors/vendors. It always amazes me with the amount of really, REALLY cool gear there is out there-for EVERYTHING! Honestly, it feels like there could not be the continual evolution and creation of products ... More