Well, I thought I would add a little levity by posting some telemark jokes, because there are plenty. So I Googled it, and the first result was from Splitboard.com.
My SO is a member, and he LOVES to rag on telemarkers. I don't mind because I feel morally superior, because I can tele, and he can't (very well). I kid, I kid.
So, here is a selection:
How many tele skiers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Three, one to screw in the lightbulb, and two to say “Nice turns!”
How many tele-skiers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Two. One to hold the bulb and one to smoke enough pot to make the room spin.
What’s the literal translation of the Norwegian word “telemark?”
Hey guys, wait up!
How do you know if there’s a tele-skier at your party?
They’ll tell you.
What’s the difference between a tele-skier and The Lord?
The Lord doesn’t think he’s a tele-skier.
How do you find a tele skier in white out conditions?
The smell.
Randonee-French for “Can’t Tele.”
What were the tele skier’s last words?
I think I’ll try splitboarding…
What did the tele guy say when he ran out of weed?
Man these bindings suck.
What is really funny is that one of the posters said: "I never thought I’d see the day when another group takes the stereotypical marijuana jokes away from us snowboarders. :("