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14/08/2011

Mountain Mondays #9

We're nearly there. Mid August, so winter can't be that far off.. can it?!

The TTR has already hit NZ, there's fun and frolics on the lake in Tignes, and we're still offering our early bird summer deals... so make sure you don't miss out!

TTR circus is back - Burton NZ Open hits up cardrona..

The winter is well and truly in full swing down under where the TTR world snowboarding tour descended on Cardrona last week, with the first of its 5* events for the season.

 
Canadian rider, Mark McMorris, and American, Jamie Anderson, took the first 5Star Slopestyle titles of the 2011/12 TTR World Tour season at the 2011 Burton New Zealand Open.  The slopestyle finals went down with optimal weather conditions making for some great riding.

There was also action from the first 5Star halfpipe competition of the 2011/12 TTR World Tour season.  Japanese rider, Ryo Aono, and American, Kelly Clark, took home the victories on another perfect day and the level of riding was set high from the start by the talented field of international riders.

Inspiring stuff to get us primed for winter, and we can't wait to see these same riders here in Tignes for Euro X Games 2012!!

Burton's Standing Sideways

The second teaser for Burton’s upcoming team movie features pure good acting from Danny Davis and Jack Mitrani, and some sick teasy action from the whole team.

Getting ready for winter? Get sorted with Tignes Spirit's early bird deals!

 

Early bird deals

Woah, we've hit the middle of August... that means there's only two weeks to make the most of our amazing EARLYBIRD SPECIAL OFFER!!

Just quote the code EAS11 to receive 1/2 price equipment hire for up to 4 people when you book an apartment with us BEFORE THE END OF AUGUST.

Not got your holiday sorted yet? Take a look at our selection of apartments or hit us up for more info.

FRENCH WINE FESTIVAL 

 
Every summer Tignes hosts the annual Fete du Vin de France (Festival of the Wines of France). This year the festival has been going on for the past few days and is due to end today.

The main street, usually home to the market on Thursdays and Sundays, has been populated with wine tasting tents as far as the eye can see, with many locals getting involved!  Vineyards from all over France were represented, offering everything from big reds to pink Champagne and everything in between.

This is a great chance to try a variety of wines and to stock up your wine cellar and we look forward to seeing the festival when it returns next year.

Lake Snowmobile

Ever fancied trying out Travis Rice's stunt with the snowmobile across the lake? Head down to the lake in Tignes today to witness some crazy French folk try it out!!

Last year the first attempt was made by Guerlain Chicherit and this year he's been promising even bigger things  Check out this video from last year where Guerlain CHICHERIT and Christophe BOUZON practised waterski with a snowmobile and some freeride skis ... 

 

Don't miss the flea market due to be held in Val Claret on Wednesday (17th). Bric-a-brac and local goods will be on sale, along with great views of the mountains.. what a beautiful setting for a shopping day!

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