Monday, January 22, 2007
Teleing is great in bounds too
As I mentioned in my previous blog, a lot of people get into telemark skiing as a way to access untouched backcountry terrain. This past Saturday I taught a group of future tele skiers who were mostly taking the clinic for this reason. While skiing deep, virgin, back-country powder is one of the greatest things one can experience in life, teleing can be great in bounds as well. Whistler offers heaps of great in bounds terrain with limited hiking meaning lots of bang for your buck and lots of turns that you don't have to earn. Some say earning turns (through hiking) is what makes them so great, but I say turns are great based on many more factors and the more turns you do the better chance you have of skiing a great line. Lifts exist for a reason and even if it means fighting crowds, it still means more skiing. Teleing doesn't just have to be in the backcountry. I think it is the coolest way to slide down an open, groomed run or a powder covered, off-piste chute.
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What an awesome slideshow!!
I understand that skiiing is your obsession, so I am coming to you for some advice. Personally, I think skiiing reflects some of Canada's most intrinsic values, most importantly, a close attachment to the beautiful environment around us. However, following the acquisition of Fairmont Hotels (which includes Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort) by Saudi Prince Al-Waleed for $3.9 billion I am presented with an ethical dilemma. Prince Al-Waleed is a member of the Saudi Royal family, whose totalitarian regime is one of the most oppressive in the Middle East. But, more to the point, Prince Al-Waleed's family also indirectly contributes to shorter ski seasons at Whistler and many ski-resorts through the Saudi government's large scale sale of oil and consequent release of green house gases. How should I deal with this deeply troubling ethical dilemma?
Yours truly,
Concerned skier
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