Telemark skiers have been skiing in walk mode for years. For the uninitiated–especially those of the alpine touring persuasion used to footwear fine-tuned to striding–this may sound downright batty.

The following article first appeared in POWDER’s Fall 2024 print issue, ‘Not Another Gear Guide‘. Get a copy shipped directly to your home, or look for it on a newsstand near you. We gear editors talk ...