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LES GETS: THE PERFECT FAMILY SKI DESTINATION
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Nestled in the Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is the perfect resort for a family ski & snowboard holiday. With wide open runs, easily accessible from it’s charming village centre, to activities galore for all ages, it offers an idyllic setting for family fun. Not to mention the fast…
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15% DISCOUNT FOR EARLY PORTES DU SOLEIL SKI PASS PURCHASES
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Until 15th November 2024, you can benefit from 15% off your Portes du Soleil ski passes for winter 2024/2025. This offer is valid on consecutive 5 – 15 day lift passes for dates that fall outside French school holidays, that’s from 4th January to 8th February 2025 and from 8th…
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EUROPEAN SNOWBOARDING: WHY FRANCE IS THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR AMERICAN SNOWBOARDERS
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When it comes to snowboarding holidays, American tourists often choose to stay within the US, where prices can be quite high, rather than exploring the exciting and potentially more affordable options available in Europe. Now we know that snowboarding holidays don’t come cheap, but visiting Europe for your next…
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TRAVEL GREEN AND GET DISCOUNTS IN MORZINE THIS WINTER!
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This year, why not make your journey to the mountains eco-friendly and in doing so receive discounts on your Morzine ski pass, lessons and more. Here at MINT Snowboarding, we are thrilled to support the Eurostar Snow train as a greener way of travel to the Portes du Soleil…
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SESTRIERE – A FREERIDE HIDDEN GEM
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Sestrière Might Just Be the Best Backcountry Snowboard Resort You’ve Not Been To… Yet! A word from MINT Snowboarding director, Dave Simpson, on why he believes Sestrière is a rare freeride haven of Europe, one that all backcountry enthusiasts should visit: For so many great reasons Sestrière, Italy is…
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WHY NORWAY IS MY SPLITBOARDING HEAVEN
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A word from MINT Snowboarding founder Tammy Esten on why she loves splitboarding in arctic Norway and thinks they’ve created their best backcountry course yet. Arctic Norway is without a doubt my favourite place to snowboard on the planet (and trust me, I’ve ridden a lot of places!). But…
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SNOWBOARD TERMS EVERY BEGINNER SHOULD KNOW
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Welcome to the exciting world of snowboarding! As a beginner, you’ll quickly realise that snowboarding comes with its own unique lingo. Understanding these terms will help you to learn to snowboard and communicate better with other riders (snowboarders!). Here are some useful snowboard terms that will help you get…
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WHY SNOWBOARD CAMPS ARE PERFECT FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
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Travelling solo can be an incredibly rewarding experience, offering the freedom to enjoy your perfect holiday and make new friends along the way. For solo travellers who love snowboarding, or keen to learn how to snowboard, joining a snowboard camp can be the perfect adventure. We believe our camps…
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THE BENEFITS OF STARTING SNOWBOARDING YOUNG
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Introducing children to snowboarding at an early age can set the stage for a lifelong love of the sport. We believe that starting as young as three years old can also offer kids so much more than just this. Here’s why getting your mini shredders on a snowboard early…
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WINTER 2024 – 2025 OPENING DATES – MORZINE, AVORIAZ & LES GETS
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It’s time to start looking forward to next winter on the ski slopes in Morzine & the Portes du Soleil. Opening dates for the ski lifts have been released and we will keep updating this page as further dates are announced. MORZINE / PLENEY Opening: Saturday 14th December…
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