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13/03/2011

What's on in Tignes during X Games week?

The printed version of the UpFlatDown magazine contains the full X Games event schedule and you can pick up a copy from all major bars in and around Tignes. You can also check out the schedule on Tignes-Spirit.com. Keep up to date on this week's freestyle craziness via the Tignes Spirit Facebook, Twitter and Blog.... but for an extensive list of all the parties happening this week...read more

05/03/2011

What's on in Tignes this week?

All the action for the week ahead, courstesy of UpFlatDown magazine...read more

05/03/2011

Welcome to the Tignes Spirit Shop!!!

New for this winter, in the heart of Tignes le Lavachet, we introduce to you... the Tignes Spirit Shop! Get the lowdown on all our gear, direct from Tignes Spirit crew member Dave.read more

04/03/2011

Halldor Helgason Attempting double backside rodeo japan aka LOBSTER FLIP!

Halldor Helgason Lobster flip... read more

01/03/2011

Katie Blundell's Latest snowy installment from Tahoe...

While the recent drought in most of Europe has left many of us praying for snow over the past couple of months, mountains of the white stuff has been dumping in the states. Good job Katie Blundell and Rich Jonas have been there to shred it up in true Tignes Spirit style!read more

27/02/2011

Ben Dean Photography hitting up Tignes!

Ben Dean is the latest photographer to capture those perfect moments in life. His portfolio demonstrates his potential as the new kid on the block, having worked alongside many pro athletes and leading boardsport brands... and he's heading to Tignes for the European X Games!read more

26/02/2011

Tignes Spirit announced as official kit providers for looking sideways project...

The European X Games are just around the corner and with the creative project Looking Sideways hitting up Tignes, we can proudly announce Tignes Spirit to be the official kit providers for this amazing launch due to run between 14-19th March 2011.read more

26/02/2011

What's on in Tignes this week?

It's all about the 'winning' this week...read more

23/02/2011

Travis Rice's New Video ' The Art Of Flight' Teaser here..

Check out the teaser and make your own mind up here...read more

16/02/2011

The Herringbone Way!

Katie Blundell's sweet blog updates shredding up parks and street spots in the States have kept us enthralled this winter. Here, we get the herringbone lowdown from fellow Tignes Spirit rider Rich Jonas who is keen to let his awesome camera skills do the talking!read more

15/02/2011

we're sponsoring the Switch Rideurs Slopestyle comp!!

Whoop! Tignes Spirit are sponsoring the Switch Rideurs comp in the Tignes snowpark on 3rd March... Get freaky freestylin to be in with a chance to win Tignes Spirit goodies! read more

12/02/2011

Valentines Week in Tignes....

Wondering what to do and where to go for a soppy yet successful Valentines day in Tignes? Fret not, all your romantic dilemmas have been solved by this week's UpFlatDown 'What's On?' guide...read more

12/02/2011

Checking in with the Tignes-Spirit crew Part Three : Katie in the States

Ever since her massive win at the Brits last winter, Katie Blundell has been a consistent high flying rail rider, keeping her twinkle toes in tip top condition. Currently a Northstar local, laying down new tricks and swiping top spots in US comps, things are looking pretty bright for our Tignes Spirit chick this year. read more

04/02/2011

Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell hit up the states : Part Two

Sunshine, ice cream, broken bones, pierced tongues, skate parks, rail jams, gaspipes, Heel Edge Projects. It's all been kicking off in Tahoe this week. Literally. In this latest installment of the Tignes Spirit blog, our sponsored riders Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell have been making the most of their stint in Tahoe... just in different ways!read more

04/02/2011

The lowdown on the coming week in Tignes...

The weekly rundown of events, courtesy of UpFlatDown mag...read more

01/02/2011

Highlights of the X Games 15 held in Aspen Colorado

Shaun White rocking the skinnies in the super pipe, British style queen Jenny Jones laying it down in slopestyle and Torstein Horgmo busting out triple corks... and it was all just in preparation for the European X Games due to be held here in Tignes in March!read more

29/01/2011

What's on in Tignes this week?

All the info and goings on for an action-packed week in Tignes courtesy of the lovely crew at UpFlatDown...read more

15/01/2011

Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell hit up the states : Part one

Tignes Spirit riders Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell are currently living every snowboarder's dream out in Tahoe, with lift passes for Northstar AND Boreal. Here is the first installment of their blog, which documents many a park shred session and a few snowy downdays to bring in 2011...read more

15/01/2011

What's on in Tignes this week?

Find out right here...read more

09/01/2011

SNOW AFFINITY hitting up Saas Fee, Switzerland, this Wednesday!

Get your boards and skis ready girls! The Surf Affinity ladies will be in the beautiful resort of Saas Fee on Wednesday 12th January 2011 for a girls-only day of freestyle tricks and tips for riders of all levels.read more

05/01/2011

The Funi Tea Party Tour 2011

From Tignes to Morzine, Funi are “Tea Partying” across the French Alps this January.read more

30/12/2010

New year in Tignes... get ready!

The biggest outdoor party of the year is about to kick off!!read more

08/12/2010

Nike 6.0 Stairset Battle this weekend!

This Friday (10th Dec) Nike 6.0 brings us what is set to be the UK’s most serious jib-fest.read more

06/12/2010

DalikFodda release their 10/11 range!

The Yorkshire based independent apparel and accessories collective or as they prefer to be know “Deathpunk Propaganda Machine” has just released it’s 2010/11 range. read more

26/11/2010

Fancy being a ski instructor?

Spend 10 weeks in Tignes with the crew from The Development Centre (TDC) and gain your BASI Level 2 qualifications. The doorway to your new life in the alps!read more