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COVID-19: WILL THE SKI LIFTS OPEN IN 2021-2022?
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Fantastic news today as it has been announced that ski resorts and their ski lifts will reopen in France this winter, 2021/22. If the sanitary situation allows, no health pass or Covid-19 vaccine passport will be required to use the lifts. On 30th September 2021 Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, the French…
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SPLITBOARD HUT TRIP, GRAND SAINT BERNARD
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May 2021 has so far bought huge amounts of fresh snow to the Alps. Not wanting to let the powder go to waste, MINT Snowboarding founder Tammy and a friend, Fiona, made the most of it with an overnight splitboard hut trip to the Col du Grand Saint Bernard…
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WINTER 2021 – 2022 OPENING DATES – MORZINE, AVORIAZ & LES GETS
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After a rather unusual winter in 2020 / 2021 with no ski lifts running, we cant wait for things to get back to normal for winter 2021 / 2022. Never again will be take the ski lifts for granted! Not all the winter opening dates for next winter…
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FREE MINT KIDS CLUB SESSIONS
Parents! Are you pulling your hair out trying to keep your kids busy this winter? This Sunday, 10th January 2021, bring your kids to the Col du Corbier magic carpet for FREE beginner & improver level kids snowboard lessons with our awesome MINT instructors. The Kids Club Sunday Sessions…
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CORONAVIRUS FAQs & YOUR SNOWBOARD / SKI HOLIDAY
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Updated: 11th December 2020 Despite the continued challenges brought to us all by Covid-19, we are still remaining positive regarding the prospects of the winter 2020/2021 ski season kicking off in January here in the Portes du Soleil. It has been announced that ski lifts in France will not…
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SELF MASSAGE FOR SNOWBOARDERS
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There’s nothing quite like taking time out, treating your body and getting a massage. Ironing out aches and pains and helping your body feel fresh before your snowboard holiday is the best preparation you can do! We all know snowboarding can take its toll on your body so it’s…
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AVALANCHE AWARENESS – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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With temperatures dropping and three weekends of snowfall behind us (and it’s barely mid October) our thoughts are turning to getting out on the snow. Sitting at home scanning endless dreamy social media photos can make the wait for the ski lifts to open seem like an eternity.…
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SEPTEMBER SNOW
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A week ago it was still very much summer here in the mountains, the temperatures were hot (some days up to 30), and the trees were only just starting to get their beautiful autumn colors. Today, September 25th, the freezing level has crept down to 1300M and snow has fallen…
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COVID-19: HOW MORZINE IS PREPARING FOR SAFE WINTER HOLIDAYS
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As winter draws nearer the resorts of the Portes du Soleil are starting to release details of their policies the ensure the health and safety of guests, employees and local communities this winter season. Whilst Covid-19 has presented us all with an unprecedented situation, we want to share the…
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BEGINNER SNOWBOARD HOLIDAY PACKING CHECKLIST
Going snowboarding for the first time is so exciting and for any outdoor adventurer, a snowboard holiday is a must. But if you are a beginner snowboarder, it’s hard to know what to pack for that first snowboard holiday? Use this handy ‘what to take’ checklist to help take…
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