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Youth skiers take a moment for "Tele Tebow-ing" during a youth telemark turning clinic with Ted "Tele Ned" Ryerson. "It was a faze we Coloradans went through," said Ryerson, who drives a van loaded with youth-size cross-country downhill gear for clinics around the West. (Courtesy)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING – A rare chance for kids ages 6-14 to learn telemark skiing will debut at the annual Winterfest events Jan. 12-13 at 49 Degrees North Ski Area’s nordic center .

The first Kids Telemark Ski Clinic will feature a van loaded with youth-size cross-country downhill boots, skis and bindings will be available for half-day and full-day lessons.

Colorado kid-skiing educator Ned “Tele Ned” Ryerson will bring the van and conduct the clinics. Cost, $49 for half day and $69 for full day, includes rentals and lessons. Discounted lift tickets available for non-season pass holders.

Pre-register at 49 Degrees North, (509) 935-6649, extension 610.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog