Optimum Snow Conditions in the French Alps
March 18th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Mid-march and the snow out in the French Alps is in still in optimum condition. On Monday and Tuesday of last week snow fell continuously for 48 hours, dumping over a metre of powder in some places.
The massive accumulation of snow in Tignes meant that the third stage of the Freeride World Tour, scheduled to be held early in the week, had to be postponed until Thursday. When the event finally got underway, competitors made the most of the incredible conditions on the pristine Grand Balme face, riding faster and going bigger than you and I would have thought humanly possible. Check it out.
Tags: Chamonix, Freestyle, St Gervais, Tignes
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FREE Accommodation at Tignes Airwaves!
October 22nd, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
The 5th edition of Tignes Airwaves, the n°1 European snowsports event, will take place in Tignes in January. The invitation only event sees the world’s best riders battling for supremacy on the slopes and for a share of the massive 150 000€ prize pot. In 2009 the 5-day competition will blast-off on Monday 5th Jan with an awesome aerial display on a massive floodlit big air. Other high octane events staged during the action packed week include half-pipe, skiercross and moguls. And as well as the better established freestyle events, audiences will be able to check out some alternative snowsports including mountain bike cross and motorcross.
Tags: Alternative, Freestyle, Tignes
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