Those Tele Guys

Buckle up, folks! On this exhilarating episode of "Those Tele Guys," we're bringing you along for the ride, literally. Join us as we hit the road in Morgan's trusty Toyota Landcruiser, the ultimate adventure machine, en route to a day of epic backcountry skiing in the breathtaking Main Range. It's an audio experience like no other as we chat gear, excitement, and mountain tales while cruising through scenic landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry enthusiast or an armchair adventurer...

Prepare for an immersive journey into the world of ski mountaineering alongside the remarkable Greg Hill. From awe inspiring descents to record breaking feats, Greg has truly made some remarkable achievements. Join us as we delve into his incredible odyssey, from planting trees in the backcountry to ascending and skiing over two million feet in a year. We'll also explore his commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and how he's challenging himself and the world to make a po...

In this week's episode of "Those Tele Guys," Morgs and Rich channel their inner Neo from the Matrix as they face a pivotal decision for the 2024 ski season: to buy or not to buy the 'Epic Australia Pass' for $1000. Will they take the blue pill and embark on a winter of resort skiing, carving down the slopes with Pete the Snow Dragon? Or opt for the red pill, keeping their wallets intact and dedicating themselves to becoming strictly BC? Join these backcountry-loving knuckleheads as they disse...

In this episode, we're talking about essential telemark skiing tips with a touch of randomness and a lot of fun! We've fired up the random number generator to select some golden nuggets of wisdom from the classic book, "Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips." Originally published in 1998, this book has been a staple for telemark enthusiasts, and it's been updated to keep up with the evolution of the sport. Join us as we explore a handful of the 123 telemark tips available in the book, ...

Welcome to episode 13 of our podcast! In this episode, we have some exciting segments for you. Firstly, we will be reading some interesting messages sent in by our esteemed listeners. Secondly, we have a brand new segment called "Telemarketers Telemarketing," where we'll be making a prank call and sharing the hilarious conversation with you. Lastly, get ready for some musical entertainment as we sing a parody of Vance Joy's "Riptide" in "Songs of the Freeheelers" titled "Heels Are Stuck." So,...

In this exciting episode, we talk telemark skiing with a special guest who knows the industry inside out. Join us as we sit down with Dave Bombard, the mastermind behind Bishop Telemark, to explore his journey from discovering free heel skiing for the first time to becoming a mechanical product design engineer, and eventually, designing one of the most unique bindings on the market. We uncover the story behind Bishop's innovative telemark bindings, learn about Dave's experiences in the ski to...

Get ready to dive into the world of telemark skiing as "Those Tele Guys" present a captivating interview with CJ Coccia, the lead behind TELE COLO. Hailing from New Smyrna Beach, FL, CJ's journey took him from surf swells and skateboards to the snowy slopes of Colorado, where he discovered the enchanting art of the telemark turn that would eventually lead to the transformation of a group originally known as Telemark Colorado in 2018. TELE COLO has a mission to breathe fresh life i...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode as "Those Tele Guys" bring you an unexpected mid-season review! In this unique edition, hosts Morgs and Rich delve into the rollercoaster of a winter they've been experiencing, with a twist of unanticipated warmth that has left the snow base feeling more like spring than mid-season. Join them as they discuss the challenges posed by the unprecedented warm weather, how it has impacted their skiing adventures and the creative ways they've adapted to the unusu...

In Episode 9 of "Those Tele Guys," we have the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Australian XC skier, Philip Bellingham. His journey in skiing began at a young ago growing up in the picturesque town of Bogong near Falls Creek. From winning his first national title to competing in three Winter Olympics, including Sochi, Pyeongchang, and Beijing, Phil's passion and dedication to the sport are awe-inspiring. Beyond competitions, he's taken on daring adventures, like attempting to bea...

In Episode 8 of "Those Tele Guys," Morgs and Rich embark on a lively discussion about their telemark skiing journey across the 75mm and NTN platforms, exploring the diverse range of boots they have used over the years. From classic designs to cutting-edge technology, they delve into the nuances of different telemark boots, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences on the slopes. Tune in for an episode filled with passion, expertise, and a deep love for the art of free-heel boots on "Th...

In this episode of "Those Tele Guys," we take a moment to connect with our wonderful listeners and bring their messages to the forefront. We start by discussing the current ski conditions, where sunny days and icy slopes challenge even the best of us.However, things take a turn when Rich finds himself caught in a surface hoar trance, providing some light-hearted moments for all. Amidst the laughter, we share the interesting messages we've received from our fans, covering topics ranging from p...

Join us in this captivating episode of "Those Tele Guys" as we sit down with Ya Reeves, an outdoor and environmental educator, author, and telemark skier from far East Gippsland. In this episode, our conversation revolves around Ya Reeves' debut novel, "Over This Backbone." The book explores the hidden truths we bury, revealing the moments when "I'm fine" masks deeper emotions and the realisation that battling alone doesn't define strength. This novel beautifully captures the essence of the A...

Join us in Season 4, Episode 5 of "Those Tele Guys" as we "go fishing in the local pond" with J.T. Robinson, a professional telemark skier renowned for his backcountry expertise. In this episode, we dive into J.T.'s personal journey of how he discovered telemark skiing and the experiences that shaped his career. From his high-flying days as a pro backcountry telemark skier to his transition into becoming a family man and backcountry touring guide, J.T. shares his insights and the inspiration ...

Join Morgs and Rich in Season 4, Episode 4 of "Those Tele Guys" as they share their invaluable insights on driving to the snow. In this episode, they delve into the important topic of fitting chains, providing "expert" advice on proper installation techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring traction on icy roads. With their own experiences as guides, they also cover route planning, vehicle maintenance, and road safety, equipping listeners with the knowledge and confidence to conq...

Join Morgs and Rich in Season 4, Episode 3 of "Those Tele Guys" as they explore the diverse and enchanting world of winter events at ski resorts. In this episode, they shine a spotlight on the captivating backcountry events, the grace and beauty of Nordic skiing, and the unique novelty events that add a touch of fun to the snowy season. From exhilarating gun-slinging ski races to peaceful pond-skimming adventures, they'll take you on a journey through the lesser-known aspects of the Australia...

In this hilarious and creative episode of "Those Tele Guys," Morgs and Rich take on the challenge of using AI to generate parody songs for telemark skiing. While the AI's attempts may have missed the mark, it sparked an inspired idea for our hosts to finish a song that Chat GPT started. Get ready for a memorable parody of the classic rock song"Tribute" by Tenacious D, reimagined for telemark skiing.Join Morgs and Rich as they dive into the world of parody songs and explore the humorous side o...

Welcome back to "Those Tele Guys" with Morgs and Rich! In this exciting Season 4 premiere, we dive into the much-anticipated seasonal outlook for winter in the Australian Alps. As telemark skiing enthusiasts and lovers of the Australian alpine region, we're here to share all the insights, predictions, and excitement surrounding the upcoming ski season.Join us as we give you a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 4 of "Those Tele Guys." We'll explore the factors that influence the s...

Hooly dooly, another season of Those Tele Guys is done! Firstly, we would like to thank the many listeners that have supported our show with their ears. We also really loved meeting some of those listeners on the slopes and appreciate the kudos we received. It's been a turbulent few years so it was finally great to have a somewhat normal season where at least 2 out of 3 of Those Tele Guys were able to ski until their hearts were content.In this episode, we break down an amazing season b...

It's September and Spring has sprung. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and the corn is being well and truly harvested both within the resort and out in the backcountry. Many skiers and boarders alike are reaping the rewards of a fantastic season, but the temperature is starting to get consistently warmer, making the snowpack melt faster than the Wicked Witch of the West. They'll be plenty of corn for a few weeks yet, but what the hell are we talking about anyway? What is corn s...

In this week's episode, we head down into the depths of the gear lab with Andy Crow. Andy has spent a fair amount of time conducting his own research in the nitty gritty of telemark equipment which has helped foster great technical conversations on chair lift rides and we thought our listeners would enjoy hearing what some of those chats sound like. Our 'talking tele' chin wag covers important topics such as Bishop equipment, mounting bindings, ski design, Franken bindings, and dream bo...

After a two-year hiatus due to covid restrictions, Australia's biggest free heeling event was back! The Kangaroo Hopper is an iconic and challenging 42km Worldloppet international cross-country ski event held in the Bogong High Plains. The course meanders throughout Australia's unique alpine environment, taking in the unique flora and fauna that resides there. Skiers will need a good level of fitness and experience to successfully ski the fully groomed undulating course, which climbs up onto ...

Last weekend, Those Tele Guys were gifted a recording studio at the Victorian backcountry festival. Hundreds of volunteers slaved for hours to create an igloo to host a live episode that would feature anyone that dared to enter, and enter they did! The fluorescent sign emblazing the word 'recording' was barely illuminated upon the entrance before a hoard of happy participants came stumbling in. Over the course of the evening, we met a range of different people to chat about tele, split ...

This week's episode is coming in early so we can help provide an update for the up-and-coming Victorian BC Festival, starting on Friday the 2nd of September. Rich caught up with Anne Chiew, the organiser of the festival, to talk about any updates or last minute changes attendees should know about. What's on, where to camp, what to eat, and where's the beer? You'll find the answers here.Like all of our guests, we also ask Anne how she discovered her passion for the mountains and what makes the...

It's the end of August and it's time to dust off the skates because the Kangaroo Hoppet is back! The Hoppet is part of the World Loppet series and is a 42km XC ski race. Covid canceled the Hoppet in 2020 and 2021, but nothing can stop it this year! 900 participants have signed up to grace the Bogong High Plains and this week we chatted to at least two of them.We were very happy to welcome Peter Holmes to the show and have been hoping to catch him for an interview for quite some time. Pete was...

Just like Morgan, it was a matter of time before Rich dipped his toes into the NTN world. He pulled on his new Garmont Kenais and stepped into his first pair of NTN bindings and felt lightning pulse through his veins. Like Harry Potter finding his perfect wand, he felt the UNLIMITED POWER instantly and found himself under the guidance of Snape (Lucas), who initially seemed evil in this NTN Slytherin ways, but in the end, was ultimately a true freewheeling guru. In this episode, Rich confesses...

This week we welcome Britain's modern-day telemark Eddie the Eagle. Jasmin Taylor holds the record for the British skier with the most World Cup and World Championships medals after winning her 30th World Cup medal in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, France in 2020. During the 2020–21 season, Taylor trained in Switzerland, as French ski lifts were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now freeing the heel on the slopes of Mt. Hotham, Australia!We had a great time chatting with Jasmin about how she ...

Wowzers, we have done it. 50 episodes of Those Tele Guys. Where has the time gone?This week we have decided it's time to celebrate our podcast milestone by doing what we do best....talking telemark. We may not know exactly what we are talking about sometimes, but we sure do have a passion for it and for whatever reason, loyal listeners are tuning in. We thank you immensely for sitting by the wireless every week to hear our take on the free-heeling world as we would not have continued without ...

Our guest this week wears several different hats from many walks of life. Kelly Van Den Berg is a backcountry guide working for Traverse Hotham and runs courses to get beginners into backcountry snow sports. Last year, Kelly ran an intro to backcountry skills day for women looking to get out beyond the ropes and it was a huge hit. This year, Kelly will be running another women's backcountry skills day on August 7th and it will undoubtedly be another great success. When not g...

Our guest this week is a writer, adventurer, speaker, and environmentalist that has a keen interest in type 2 fun. Huw Kingston has completed many interesting adventures on foot, in a boat, on wheels, and on skis. In 1997, Huw completed a 600 km ski traverse of the Australian Alps, and this year he aims to repeat this trip but go one better by skiing all the lift-assisted resorts along the way whilst raising funds for a good cause. The Alpine Odyssey will aim to raise funds for Our Yarning, a...

It was a matter of time before one of us caved to the powerful temptations of NTN. Just like Abu was drawn to the forbidden treasures inside the cave of wonders, Morgan was drawn to the shine of a pair of crispi evos sitting high on a shelf in a local ski store. The world around us hasn't imploded since he first laid his hands upon them and we can safely say that smiles were evident when he stepped in for the first time. In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down Morgans first day on NTN. ...

Cam Walker joins the show once more, but this time it is not in regards to the Back Country Festival in September. This time we catch up with Cam to discuss the Mountain Journal, another one of his projects that is absolutely fantastic. The Mountain Journal is predominately a website that shares news, profiles, environmental information, and the culture of the Australian Alps and is written by Cam in an interesting and engaging manner that grips the reader in for more! For the second year in ...

The school holidays have arrived and so have the hoards of snow lovers to the NSW ski fields, including Those Tele Guys! Join us this week as we discuss our freeheeling adventure to the Snowy Mountains over the last week. We also talk about the strong telemark scene around Perisher and share some insight into our new favorite spot on the mountain, Guthega. We also present a new mystery sound of telemark....can you guess what it is to win an elusive snickers and stickers prize pack? Song...

This year, Australian skiers have seen the best snow propaganda in years, and so they should! It has been an amazing start to the season and everyone is certainly excited. However, we have also received a fairly large amount of rain in the last two weeks that has gone relatively unnoticed by most of Australia's snow lovers as the resorts certainly do not put as much emphasis on that as they do when 2 cm of snow dumps on their respective villages. This week, we talk about how to easily read th...

In this week's episode, Those Tele Guys welcome Chris Ali, a long-time telemark skier and gear junkie, to help discuss the future of 75mm gear in Australia. In the last 12 months, many of the classic 75mm boots have been discontinued from the major boot-making brands, which makes us question what the future is going to be like for duck-billed equipment . Is there enough of a 75mm stronghold Downunder to keep Scarpa producing the t2 and t4? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the matter.We also sn...

Those Tele Guys are ready to have their biggest season yet and may hopefully live out many of their original plans from the last two covid ravaged years. This season should be the best in years as the ski resorts have already starting turing the lifts accross south-eastern Australia. But before they dive deep into the season, they have decided to conduct an internal review of the show to reflect on some of the segments that have glowed brightly or petered out to nothing.They also discus...

The wait is over. Winter is back and Those Tele Guys are keen to complete a winter season of free-heel skiing that is free of lockdowns and other ski restricting rules. Life is somewhat back to normal and it appears that skiers and boarders alike are permitted to enter the Aussie Alpine region as they please in the declared winter season to chase some campaign Downunder powder. Morgs and Rich have plenty to discuss for the up-and-coming season but have decided to pay homage to some of the son...

It is time to put the summer wax on and for those for 'Those Tele Guys' to wrap up the podcast for the season. In this episode, we look back at the 2021 ski season and discuss various influencing factors that determined how winter unfolded for us in Australia. We talked about the weather, equipment, covid, and the general 'tele-vibe' that occurred throughout the season to paint an audible picture of our experience for the listeners to enjoy. We also catch up with Sven Gorham, a past gue...

We may have eluded that Tele Guys were wrapping up for the season in this episode, but we managed to sneak in one more before we finish the podcast for another year. We found some time to sit down with Mark Oates to talk about some of the adventures he has completed throughout all of Australia's snow-laden states. Mark often posts fantastic photos and detailed trip reports on social media about his endeavors in his home state of Tasmania. He chases the snow while the conditions are good to sk...

The 2021 season is wrapping up down here in Australia, so it is time to look ahead and use the power of hindsight to plan for the 2022 season. We hope for a season that is not hindered by Covid-19 for all Australians, and if all goes to plan with the government's vaccination roll-out, then we should have a season that is somewhat more 'normal' than what we have experienced over the last two years. We have compiled a few tips on how to be a dirtbag if we do get back to normal as many have suff...

People often ponder the mysteries of this big ol' world and Google has become an avenue to find the answers to such conundrums. At the touch of a button, we have a library at our fingertips to make us more informed and educated about certain topics we find interesting and valuable. Telemark skiing is apparently one of such topics that have confused the brains of many, and this is evident when perusing the catalog of previously asked questions that Google has filed away ready for any curious a...

Over the past two years, back-country skiing in Australia has been thrust into the limelight due to the global pandemic. Many feared the resorts would not open and began collecting essential items to start learning how to earn your turns in the Australian Alps. People are also curious to learn where it all began in Australia, and exactly how long have skiers been seeking the solace of the mountains. Unfortunately, some people are lamenting that back-country skiing is a relatively new prospect...

This week’s guest was first spotted in the distance free-heel skiing at Falls Creek. His distinguishing bright yellow pants and futuristic Bishop bindings make him easy to identify amongst the telemark crowd. He works for Tourism North East, a group actively working to strategically grow, enhance and promote the High Country tourism offering, and is also one of the main drivers behind the Bright Mountain Film Tour. We ask Eddie where his love for telemark skiing began, what Tourism North...

These are dark days for resort skiing in Australia. New South Wales and Victoria are both in lockdown and all ski resorts are closed. Events have been cancelled, lifties are getting the boot and Vail are extremely busy processing refunds for season passes that were little used. Will restrictions ease enough to allow resort skiing to return for harvesting September corn? Unfortunately, nobody knows what the future holds, but with cases continuing to pop up all over the countryside, it is looki...

In this week's episode, we welcome Tim Macartney-Snape to the show. Tim is famously known for his mountaineering pursuits, particularly in relation to his two summit trips on Mt. Everest. His first summit of the mountain was made in 1984 with Greg Mortimer. The pair were the first Australians to reach the summit of Everest without supplementary oxygen via a new route on the North Face . In 1990, Tim completed his second summit, but this time he started in the Bay of Bengal and walked every si...

In this week's episode, we chat we Rouchelle Gilmore from the Mountain Cosmos Podcast. Rouchelle is a rare Western Australian skier that has made the annual pilgrimage across the country for as long as she can remember. She is a ski instructor currently working at Mt. Hotham but has also spent a significant amount of time working Northern Hemisphere winters in Japan and America. The Mountain Cosmos is a show about 'life in the mountains, the ups, downs, and everything in between' and is...

In the words of the great band Abba, 'Mumma Mia, here we go again.' Things were going so well here in Victoria. We had powder days, bluebird days, and even ordinary days but Victorian snow lovers skied them all just to feel the white stuff beneath their feet. Our premier was gloating about having no cases one day and then shutting us down the next when eight cases popped up in Melbourne. Needless to say, after 9 days of operating since the last lockdown, the resorts had to shut their do...

This weeks guest will help provide you with some jaw-dropping images if you have ever stumbled across his Instagram account. Steve Leeder, also known as Steve Crazy amongst the skiing fraternity, has been hucking everything thrown at him on telemark skis since horses were cars, plays were movies and boots were leather. He can be found at Perisher chasing powder and promoting the fact that you can go big on tele gear without a problem and do it with style. In his spare time, Steve works at Wil...

Ahhh, lockdown 5.0 is being enforced in the state of Victoria and our resorts have shut down. Needless to say, many snow-loving people are growing tired of this scenario that continues to plague our powder dreams. To top it off, the Australian Alps are getting absolutely hammered with pristine snow and could easily be the best lamb chowder for the season. Nevertheless, we are all playing our part and staying home to avoid this disease from spreading. In this week's episode, we provide t...

Those Tele Guys reside in Australia and love skiing on their own home soil, however, they have also spent a little bit of time on the land of the long white cloud and realise it is about time to catch up with somebody from their Southern Hemisphere neighbours. In this weeks episode, Rich and Morgs head 'Across the Ditch' to catch up with Ash-Weyman Jones (a.k.a Soyboooy) to hear how the NZ season is going and to learn what the telemark scene is like amongst the general population of she...

Please join us as we host our first-ever session of telemark therapy. As telemark skiers, we standout against everybody else and are sometimes scrutinized for being different. Our motives are questioned while our equipment is ridiculed, and while this is all in jest (most of the time), this can really start weighing down on the shoulders of all the telemark skiers in the world. It is for this reason that we decided to host our first therapy session, so please, join us as we look to heal the w...

It is time to bring out the leather and lace......but it is not what you think! In this weeks episode, Those Tele Guys talk about one of their most recent escapades into the realm of pinheads and leather boots. For the very first time, Rich and Morgan ski telemark on equipment that is older than time itself and recorded this episode to share their experience. Also, Those Tele Guys get together once more to record another tune for 'Songs for the Freeheeler.' Please enjoy, 'Stuck in t...

The Mountain Safety Collective (formally known as the Mountain Sports Collective) has gone from strength to strength since its inception a few years ago and has made a concerted effort to educate, train and promote backcountry enthusiasts to stay safe in alpine environments. This year, the MSC has gone a step further by announcing their new Avalanche Training Center at Mt. Hotham. We catch up with Rolf Schonfeld, a committee member of the MSC, who has been working hard to make this crowed fun...

Congratulations Victoria, you have done it! We have made it to winter and the ski resorts have opened! It may have felt slightly different without our Melbourne friends skiing beside us, but we made the most of the limited snow conditions for the much anticipated 'Opening weekend.' Hopefully, our friends from the city will be able to join us for thousands of laps on Towers Chair in the near future. In this episode, we talk about a really big storm that rocked Victoria, reflect on the mos...

We are not sure which direction our season will head this year and we need all the advice we can get, so we travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to catch up with Taylor Johnson (a.k.a Tele Tay) to hear what it was like skiing during a Pandemic. Taylor is the store manager at the Freeheel Life, is a regular on Josh Madsen's Podcast show of the same name, and loves freeing his heels (and doing it well) at Alta ski resort. He also hosts the Lowdown, a series created by the Freeheel Life to share news ...

Winter is here, and so are 'Those Tele Guys!' We last graced the air a few weeks ago for our season 2 prelude and we were looking quite optimistic about the season ahead. We had already received some big dumps, the resorts were pumping out promotional snow content and most importantly, life had gone back to some sort of 'normal' after the covid lockdowns of last year, however, this was not to last. Like Bill Murray in Ground Hog Day, Victorians have recently woken up to something all to...

It certainly has been a long time between drinks for Those Tele Guys. Morgan and Rich have been busy throughout the summer with no time to spare for recording episodes, but suddenly their perspectives on life change with the early season promotional snow. In the blink of an eye, they bust out their microphones and blow off the dust to get into the swing of things for season 2 of 'Those Tele Guys.'In this episode, we chew the fat, become familiar with our recording equipment once again and lay...

A wise telemark skier once said "all good things must come to an end" and it is time for Those Tele Guys to do the same. The sun is shining and the birds singing, so our attention has been drawn to other recreational pursuits such as mtb-ing, climbing and finishing renovations. In this episode, we review the season and look into the future for Those Tele Guys. Will we return for another season? Will you ever get to hear the subtle tones of your three favourite free heelers ever again? Your qu...

A few weeks ago, one of those tele guys managed to purchase an absolute bargain on facebook market place. A set of Line Profits mounted with our beloved 22 designs AXL. They were purchased from none other than professional mountain biker and telemark skier, Andrew Blair. Andrew has represented Australia all over the world in XC races and has won two national titles. In the off-season, he loves to earn his turns in the backcountry setting of the Main Range. We had a great time chatting about h...

This is one of our favourite episodes of the season. George Turner is an avid telemark skier from Adelaide that has been in touch throughout the season. At some point, he highlighted techniques to get kids into tele, drawing from his own experience when teaching the turn to his two boys, Lenny and Albert. George sent us some photos of his kids absolutely slaying, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to interview one or both of them and find out why they like tele so much. We ended up...

What a strange season we have had Downunder. Only one out of three show hosts have managed to get some turns in, but despite this, we have managed to make a podcast that people are actually downloading. We have received emails from such people to ask questions, make suggestions and share stories, so in this episode, we do our best to answer them. What unfolds involves solving the mystery around what direction a flailing skier rotates in the Southern Hemisphere, a tale of Hannels Spur and debu...

In this weeks episode, we hade a very special guest to join Those Tele Guys. Stephen Curtain is a cinematographer, director, outdoor educator and an environmental science communicator. He has travelled to many wild places with a camera in his hands to capture the beauty and share the stories found within environments that are less known to the general public. An example of such work is 'Winter Dreaming,' a film that captures the essence and characters of backcountry skiing in the Australian A...

A long, long time ago in the early days of the Australian winter season, a fan wrote a letter to us asking a bunch of questions about how to get into telemark skiing. We decided to make an episode about it and attempt to answer said questions to the best of our ability. Our answers may not resemble everyone's pathway to enlightenment, but they do provide information as to how we came to power.We also get a song from Ferg! Hear it here first. It will be at the top of the charts in no time!

Earlier in the season, we received a message from a telemark idol of ours all the way from the USA. He applauded our efforts with the show and suggested we interview Sven Gorham, a fellow Australian that is all about telemark skiing and eating icecream. Sven has worked extensively in the snow for the last few years, jumping countries to guide and patrol in Japan and New Zealand. We caught up with him to talk about what it's like to patrol on telemark binding, how his freeheel journey began an...

In this weeks episode, we chat to Simon from the Mountain Sports Collective. The MSC is a not-for-profit user group organisation for human-powered alpine sports in Australia, and have been providing information and resources to educate and keep BC users safe. From learning to tele ski in the BC, to getting caught in a slide, Simon's story about how the MSC came to be is interesting.

COVID continues to dominate the Victorian headlines and hinder the Australian ski season. Regional Victorian telemark skiers have been enjoying some turns when they could but their dreams of skiing August powder have been dashed by more restrictions and park closures. What does this mean for the much anticipated Victorian BC festival? We catch up with Cam Walker to hear the latest plans to keep the stoke alive.We also discuss port Tim-Tam slams and Mt. Thebarton, a once-thriving skiing destin...

As outdoor educators, Those Tele Guys believe in the importance of education to enhance skills and knowledge in outdoor environments. Australia's alpine region is one of those environments and we believe one should do all they can to adequately prepare themselves for the conditions they might face. Avalanche Australia provides an avenue to do this and has been running courses to better educate people looking to move outside the resort boundaries. In this episode, we caught up with Adam West, ...

In 2019, whilst skiing in one of Australia's fine winter storms, we bumped into Lucas, a fellow tele skier, whilst frolicking in the powder. For the rest of the season, we continued to catch up with him and learnt that he had a unique introduction into telemark skiing through the now-defunct Corryong Ski Club. We find out just how prolific the club was back in the day and ask why it no longer exists. We also celebrate 1000 downloads. Thanks, everyone for the support! This might not be th...

The Victorian snowfields are filled with sadness and jealousy as the NSW resorts remain open while receiving a huge amount of snow from a rare south-easterly system. Many keen snow enthusiasts are now turning their attention to the backcountry and are looking for someone to head off with to chase some sort of winter season. For this reason, Morgs, Rich and Ferg chat about what makes the perfect partner in the backcountry. Some other strange topical items pop up throughout the show, including ...

This week on the show we talk lockdowns, border closures, Epic Passes, and mountain rescues. Has the Victorian Government’s move to lock down Metropolitan Melbourne effectively crushed the hopes, dreams and business aspirations of Vail Resorts? Join us as we wildly speculate and attempt to shed some light on what is quickly becoming a dark winter.Disclaimer: We recorded this episode on Wednesday and then the news was announced that the resorts were closing on Thursday. We did not manage to ge...

In this episode, we travel over to Everest Sports in Bright to interview Simon Head. Simon is the proud owner of the store, which sells an array of quality equipment for adventure junkies and for those looking to get into the backcountry scene. He also has a plethora of knowledge that he is willing to share for those seeking advice for adventures in Australia's alpine region. We had a great time talking to him discussing his passion for the mountains, new gear and BC awareness whilst trying t...

Morgan has returned to his home planet of Mt. Beauty in an attempt to rescue his friend Rich from the clutches of the vile high-pressure system parked over south-eastern Australia. Little does Morgan know that the galactic empire has secretly begun construction on a new armoured house even more powerful than the first dreaded cedar plank shack. When completed, this ultimate weapon will shelter rebel skiers from the rain that will spell certain doom for the small amount of snow in the Aus...

In this episode, we call in a few telemark friends, Andy Crow and Ya Reeves, to discuss some essential items that we take in the backcountry. Everyone seems to stuff their bags with various things, some causing some serious eyebrow-raising, and we talk about a few of them.We also hear a song for the freeheelers from Ya about the Lady Shredders. You are a Lady Shredder? This song is for you!

Many people in the world look at telemark skiing with a certain curiosity as to how it works. Like the Jedi, much of our knowledge is a secret to the universe, but we are looking to change this. In this episode, we pull in Jonathon Frakes, former host of Beyond Belief, to help us determine whether the telemark myths you may around the resort are indeed fact or fiction. We also release another edition of Songs for the Freeheelers. This time it is a Johnny Cash parody. Enjoy.

In this episode, we chat with Cam Walker, the organiser of the Victoria Back Country Festival. Cam, is a very passionate skier who has been skiing and climbing mountains all over the globe. He has channelled his love for the snow to make a community event that brings out the best in all things BC, regardless of what craft you are on! We also discuss the future of the festival in these trying times. Will the show go on? Tune in to find out...We also have a new bonus segment, 'Songs for the Fre...

In this weeks episode, we pull Fergs (one of the original 75mm ain't dead crew ambassadors) into the show to talk about our gear in the shed, why we like it and how we got it. We also discuss some news items in the Bogong Bulletin in relation to the most recent announcements around COVID. DISCLAIMER: Pardon the audio quality on this one. One of the hosts sounded like they were shuffling a pack of cards during the recording. We did our best to eliminate it.

The future is clouded. One can not simply gaze into a crystal ball to make predictions about the season ahead of us. There is a strong chance that ski resorts will not open, which could cause an untimely death to alpine skiing as we know it today. Could this cause a surge in popularity for backcountry skiing? Join us and Brian, one of the owners from Rocky Valley Snow Sports, to get our prediction of the future.

Introducing, 'Those Tele Guys.' We have been talking about it for ages and now we have finally pulled the pin on this podcast grenade! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, provide some light on why we are obsessed with 75mm bindings, talk about the scene Downunder and attempt to answer the question 'why tell?' to the best of our ability.