How Do You Ski Crud On Telemark Skis?
Lumpy, chunky, bumpy snow is often called crud and is avoided by many telemark skiers; but skiing crud forces the telemark skier to develop advanced skills that can be neglected on powder or groomed slopes. Start in a rock solid, balanced stance. Stand with the legs hip-width apart with a slight flex in the ankles, knees, hips and back. Be prepared for the snow to grab or toss your skis forward, backward or to the side; be able to adjust your stance accordingly. Vary the length of your turns according to the terrain. Make short quick turns on steep terrain. Make long turns on gentler terrain. Steer into a turn and aggressively edge the lead and rear skis into the mountain. Extend your body upward at the end of the turn and prepare for a new turn.
