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The Nike Chosen series came over to the Portes du Soleil last week for a visit to the Chatel snowpark for a slopestyle jam session during which Nike are scouting out the next unsigned ripped amateurs.

Mint crew member Lewis Sonvico headed over for a play date with other Morziners, Sean Tumelty and Rob Cartledge. A great  day was had and all sorts of stunts and carcass chucking was going down. With rad results Lewis qualified for the finals in third place… but unfortunately he messed up in the finals, came home to the Dutchess with nothing and he’s been grounded for the week!!!

Check out the video to see what they got up to (boom, Lewis did get the thumbnail picture!):

Nike Chosen Series – 06 France Chatel from Nike Action on Vimeo.

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Fashion photographer and filmmaker Jacob Sutton has teamed up with Brit rider, and Mint shred buddy, Will Hughes for a film/photo shoot with a bit of a twist. This electrifying short film sees Will shredding the slopes of Tignes by night lit up in a custom built suit, created by designer and electronics whizz John Spatcher, that completely covers him from head to toe in LEDs. Awesome!

Jacob Sutton’s L.E.D. Surfer on Nowness.com.

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If you haven’t already read the current edition of The Reason snowboard magazine, then here is the interview with Tammy, founder of Mint Snowboard School…

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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 Tête du Géant (2228m), in Pré la Joux, Chȃtel, to ride a fantastic couloir starting just below the summit. The couloir, visible from the ‘Les Combes’ chairlift in Linga, is north facing, about 250 m in length, 45 – 50̊ steep & very narrow in parts… just what we like!

Here are some photos to tell the tale:

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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 false! We have a full fleet of mini kids Burton snowboard equipment, with snowboards starting at 80 cm, and recently we have been making the most of it!

Daisy, age 8, and Mila, age 6,  Blackwell spent a week having lessons with Mint instructor Dave Gladwin (aka Mr Mint), forming the new snowboard posse ‘Team Snowflake‘. This is what their dad David had to say: ‘Amazing job by Dave, the girls had a great time, improved faster than we could have ever imagined (thanks to all Dave’s ingenious tips) and just loved the whole experience. I can’t recommend you guys highly enough, we are very proud and happy parents.’

The next new snowboard team to be formed was ‘Team Shred‘, when Mint instructor Tammy headed over to Chamonix to teach the McNab girls, Manon, age 7, & Loren, age 4, and their friends Izzie, age 9, & Maddy, age 6. The Les Houches ski area is perfect for mini-shredders and a great place to introduce the littler ones to snowboarding! Big smiles all round!

Check out some very cute pictures of mini-shred as well as a funny video clip of 4 year old Loren’s first go on a snowboard!

For more info on children’s snowboard lessons follow this link.

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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 their entries:

1st Prize: Paul Chlopas

Runners-Up: Polly Baker & Rob Youblind

Well done to everyone who entered!

Entries for the competition had to include the imaginative use of Minty, the Mint Snowboarding mascot and all of your efforts have been amazing! So amazing in fact that we thought we’d post them below… so here they are, in no particular order.

Let us know which is your favourite in the comment box below…

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The most anticipated snowboard movie of the year is coming to Morzine!

The Art of FLIGHT, sequel to the much acclaimed That’s it That’s All, is making an appearance on the big screen in Morzine thanks to the determination of the guys at Just Snowboard Camps (Mint Snowboarding’s sister company) and the help of Quiksilver. Join us at the Morzine cinema to get closer to the action, live the grandeur of the locations and feel the scale of the tricks, like you can never do at home.

All you need to know:

Where: Colibri Cinema, Morzine

When: Wednesday 14th December, doors open 7.00 pm (showing at 8.00 pm)

Goodies: from Quiksilver for the first 10 through the door

Tickets: Only 5 € !!! On the door

After Party: At the Cavern. Hand your ticket in to get a FREE shot! 

For those of you who haven’t heard about the Art of Flight, it is equal parts action and adventure mixed with the inevitable drama encountered along the way. Two years in the making “The Art of Flight” gives iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends the opportunity to redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and wrong turns strike. Immerse yourself in the cinematic experience as Brain Farm and their ever expanding arsenal of filmmaking technology, capture the dramatic beauty of the culture, wildlife and scenic landscapes the riders take in along the way.

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So you might wonder what the Mint team are up to in the warm up to winter? Well, in his own words, here is the latest from our new snowboard instructor Lewis Sonvico:

“Well that was fun… had a little skate then off to the Burton Hi5 2011 at Hemel Freestyle and ended up coming 1st. Super stoked! Followed by a rad night out in watty with the lads and then a skate to finish off. Good times.“

We hope you agree, that’s a pretty impressive result for the final leg of the Burton Hi5 Tour, held at Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre last night. The Hi5 Tour has been hitting the UK fridges all autumn… nice one Lewis!

Come out to the Portes du Soleil resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz, Chatel & Les Gets to get the best in freestyle snowboarding coaching from Lewis & the team from Mint Snowboarding!

Here are some photos of Lewis in action at the Burton Hi5 last night (thanks to SCUK):

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Do you live in the Geneva area and are keen to progress your snowboarding or skiing this winter… or is it time to learn from scratch and join in the fun? This article gives you all the information you need; from lesson details, how to get to the ski slopes and where to stay.

The extensive Portes du Soleil ski area is situated about an hours drive from the center of Geneva, with the closest ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil network being Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets. These resorts, seen by many as the snowboard capital of Europe, are all high enough to be snow sure and are well equipped with snow cannons if needed. Here is some useful information to help you organise your visit:

Snowboard Tuition

• Mint Snowboard School

Mint Snowboard School is a small team of mainly British snowboard instructors all qualified to the highest level in the sport and providing high quality, professional instruction. Easy to understand techniques are provided with fun focused coaching for all levels, from beginner to pro freestyler! We offer tuition in both English & French. For Information on snowboard lessons & coaching check out our website.

Ski Tuition

• The British Alpine Ski School – Morzine & Les Gets
• The Snow Institute – Morzine & Les Gets
• Freedom 2 Ski – Avoriaz

Transport from Geneva to the Morzine area:

• Car: takes approximately 1 hr
• Bus services from Geneva airport:
  • Altibus
  • Geneva Coach Station
  • MorzExpress

Local accommodation offering short stays (eg 1 or 2 nights):

• Chalet style accommodation
• PRG SKI
• Easiski – short stays offered in Chalet D’amo
• Alpine Ski & Golf - short stays offered at Chalet La Cordee
• Chalet Maneva
• Chalet Neige B&B
• Alpine Adventure – Chalet La Vieille Ferme in St Jean d’Aulps
• Skizeen – La Ferme du Lac
• The Mountain Lodge Company
• The Lodge Morzine

• Hotel accommodation
• The Ridge Hotel & The Rhodos Hotel
• Hotel La Combe Humbert
• Star Ski Chalets – Hotel Starlight

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We are happy to announce that as from this winter, Mint Snowboard School will be offering snowboard lessons in the resort of Chatel, part of the Portes du Soleil ski area.

The reputable Mint Snowboard School has been established in the resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets since 2006. This winter one our team of top qualified British snowboard instructors will be based out of Chatel, for the 2011 – 2012 winter season. Mint offers a range of tuition, including private lessons, group courses, freestyle coaching, off-piste guiding, avalanche safety & awareness and much more. We teach all levels, from total beginners to training instructors and advanced freestyle coaching. For more information on the range of instruction we offer check out our website on snowboard coaching in the Portes du Soleil.

If you are a local Chatel tour operator reading this, please get in touch for more information on Mint Snowboard School. We will be happy to meet you and bring around flyers etc.