More Portes du Soleil backcountry snowboarding… Tête du Géant
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. As everyone should know by now, this is Europe’s winter for big snowfall and we have indeed been making the most of it! The latest off-piste snowboard adventure from the MINT team was a hike up the Tete du Geant (2228m), in Pré la Joux, Chȃtel, to ride a fantastic…
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Fun mini-shred snowboard sessions!
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. We have had a fun few weeks with some great mini-shredders out in resort. It is great to be getting kids into the sport at a younger age and proving that the old wives tales, preaching that you must be 8 years or older to snowboard, are nothing but…
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Splitboarding on the Pointe de Chésery
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. With the rebirth of splitboarding over the last few years we are getting more and more requests for splitboard backcountry guiding. And we are stoked with this! There have been great improvements in the equipment since the first splitboards were manufactured over a decade ago, making both the ascent easier…
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Backcountry snowboarding in the Portes du Soleil
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. Well, what an epic start to the season we have had with almost a month of continuous snowfall. The sun finally came out a week ago and, although it has been bluebird conditions ever since, it has not stopped us finding great backcountry lines to ride. Here are some…
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British Snowboard Legend, James Stentiford, takes on the Freeride World Tour
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Big mountain legend and Quiksilver snowboarder James Stentiford killed it on the Freeride World Tour last year, with podium finishes and a 6th place overall. This year Stentiford is back and stronger than ever, with hopes of glory and a hunger for the title: ‘I know I can win…
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And the Winner is…
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. In the December issue of Yodel Magazine, published in Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets, MINT Snowboard School offered you the chance to win a load of Quiksilver and Roxy goodies. We have received lots of great competition entries and the winners have been announced! Here are the results and…
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MINT offering mini kids snowboard lessons!
. MINT Snowboard School are stoked to announce that, new for 2012, we are offering kids snowboard lessons for mini shredders, children aged between 4 and 8. MINT is collaborating with the Burton Kids on Snow / Riglet program to offer unique coaching for ankle-biters, who may be believed to be too…
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