The Freeheel Life Podcast

The reason I wanted to do this podcast was to have at least one documented place where a newbie could find some answers to what is being spoken about.   This podcast has helped me realize how often beginners are left out of the conversation because of verbiage and slang. So this one is for you. And if you're an old crusty — you might find something useful too. Who knows! So these are my TOP TEN TH...

This is going to be more of a community building type of podcast around the business of Telemark. Think of it as a thought exercise. These ideas are really central to the concepts I share with my employees at the Freeheel Life Shop, with the people that are close to me in Telemark, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share them here, with you, on the show. This podcast may not be for you…I'm a...

Ty Dayberry has been a staple name in the Telemark world for the better part of two decades. He started his freeheel skiing journey at age 10 in and around South Lake Tahoe where he grew up. In 2004 Ty was showcased as an up-and coming, albeit still young, Telemark skier in Josh "Bones" Murphy's final telemark ski film, Unparalleled 4: The Lost Season. He went on to appear in every major telemark...

This week Josh shares his philosophy on the life cycle of a Telemark skier as they progress through various techniques and experiences. He explains why Telemark skiing isn't for everyone and why often times people quit.  The Life Cycle of a Telemark Skier is broken down into the following segments:  1. The Newbie 2. The Middle Zone  3. The Mindless Zone  4. Mastery  Connect with Josh and the Freeh...

Today's Episode: The M-Equipment Meidjo 3.0 review podcast with Craig Dostie Craig - give us the brief run down on Meidjo. How many years & variations it's had. How do you know which version you have? Meidjo 3.0 - First Look   Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Josh on  Instagram  and  Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  YouTube Freeheel Life on  Instagram  ...

Keith Calhoun is from North Carolina and was part of the 2nd wave of Telemark skiers in Crested Butte in the late 1970s. He helped pioneer some of the early Telemark ski racing during that time as well as influence the equipment that was being used, including Steincomp style boots. He currently lives back in North Carolina about 15 minutes from the Cataloochee ski area and still Telemark skis toda...

Cities, ski resorts and mountain areas have closed due to the Coronavirus. So this week Josh takes you on a vicarious journey, via a little storytelling, to Moena, Italy to the first time he visited the Scufons and the Scufoneda Telemark festival. He goes in search of Spartico's cabin, enjoys the mountain disco of the Kusk, and more.  He washes it all down with a short mailbag section where he ans...

The waters can often look a bit murky when it comes to tech toe Telemark bindings. So today Josh brings on Craig Dostie, the gear guru from our own Telemark Skier Magazine along with Taylor Johnson, the Freeheel Life Telemark Shop Manager.  The three of them breakdown where tech toe Telemark came from. What it's good for, predictions for the future, and what they like about the different bindings...

Chris Valiante started skiing when he was five in Jackson, Wyoming and it didn't take long for the sport to become the foundation for his life. While studying engineering at Clarkson University in the late 90's, Valiante met Collins Pringle, a native of Homer, New York.  In the summer of 2003, Valiante moved back to Jackson for an internship with Rainey Designs, the original producer of the Hammer...

Morgedal, Norway is where the Telemark turn all began. This week Josh dives into the top 5 things he learned on his first visit to the area back in 2010: 1. The Terrain 2. Boots, Skis, & Bindings 3. The Truth behind the lurk 4. Olympic history 5. Why jumping is so important to Telemark skiers Articles:  Morgedal is Mecca: https://www.telemarkskier.com/moregedal-telemark-mecca/ The Telemark Lurk: h...

On this week's episode Josh meets up with Ashley and Taylor of the Freeheel Life Crew to answer some questions that have been mailed in recently by listeners of the podcast.  A few samples of questions to be answered: - If Tele turns are supposed to be weighted 50-50? - Dry land training suggestions? - What's it like to go to Morgedal, Norway?  Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Ashle...

The Midwest Tele Fest just celebrated 30 years as one of the USA's premiere Telemark events. This week Josh catches up with event organizer Keith Opperman to debrief on last week's event. They discuss Keith's history with the event, Telemark skiing, and the importance of heel locators in your vintage quiver. You won't want to miss this one!  Follow Keith on Instagram: @tele_dale Follow Midwest Tel...

These are five of the top questions asked by beginners and people interested in getting into telemark skiing. Josh guides you through some of the potential answers to these questions and offers suggestions on how to get started in tele.  This podcast is great not only for the beginners but for those that are really looking to #SpreadTelemark to their friends by sharing the turn.  Questions asked a...

Craig Dostie is truly a pioneer of backcountry and telemark media. He was the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Couloir Magazine from 1988 until 2007. His publishing company at the time also created Telemark Skier Magazine in 2003. He has contributed to countless articles on the subject of backcountry & telemark skiing and is the one that coined the term EARN YOUR TURNS. He's a true legend.  Connect...

On Today's podcast Josh sits down for a discussion with J.T. Robinson . J.T. has been around the telemark world for almost 2 decades. He's been in roles as an athlete, product tester, filmer, photographer, event organizer and more. He's currently pursuing his AMGA ski guide certification and guides in Utah with various outfits. He also owns and operates Vertical Integration, a media & hosting comp...

In today's podcast Josh talks about the characteristics to look for in a great set of skis for Telemark skiing. He also goes over the idea of a telemark specific ski, supporting independent brands, possible mounting points and putting your money where it counts. Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Josh on  Instagram  and  Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Y...

Telemark Boots! What do those numbers mean on the shell of my boot? Is it really supposed to feel this tight when I wear them? And more... The purpose of this podcast is to cover some of the basics about Telemark ski boots. We cover how to determine what size you need, how to identify the size of the boots you have and the myth about 1/2 sizes.  Josh is joined by Freeheel Life team members Ashley...

The new decade is here and with it comes World Telemark Day™ (WTD) 2020 – mark your calendars for March 7, 2020. Inspired by the need for telemarkers to have their own day of celebration and founded by Josh Madsen in 2015, World Telemark Day gives telemarkers the opportunity to come together to celebrate freeing their heels and skiing for real.  Josh talks about how WTD came to be, how everyone ca...

Josh sits down with his two original Freeheel Life Telemark Shop employees Ashley and Taylor. They talk about what it's like to work in a Telemark shop, Ashley's experience as a beginner skier, listening to vinyl records, and more.  Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Ashley on Instagram  and  Twitter Taylor on Instagram   Josh on  Instagram  and  Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on  In...

It's war and madness! The NTN army is crushing the beloved 75mm tribe...or so everyone is saying. This week Josh rolls solo to explain the difference between the 75mm Nordic Norm and the newer NTN boot and binding platform. Why does it even matter? Is NTN really the future? Are there even boots that will work for me? He answers all of these questions and more.  Connect with Josh and the Freeheel L...

Episode Notes This week on the show, Josh meets up with Taylor Johnson who manages the Freeheel Life Telemark Shop in Salt Lake City, UT. They discuss Taylor's journey as a young kid into telemark skiing, working at the shop, and more.  Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Taylor on Instagram   Josh on  Instagram  and  Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  YouTu...

This week on the show Josh discusses why the common misconception exists about Telemark skiing being dead. Have Telemark skiers merely missed an evolutionary step by not locking their heel down? Find out what the answers are in episode #2.

Episode Notes The Freeheel Life podcast is dedicated to all things Telemark skiing. This week on the show, Josh Madsen introduces himself and the podcast. Josh goes over his personal history with telemark skiing and how it all started for him. Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Josh on Instagram and Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on Instagram , Twitter and YouTube Freeheel Life on In...