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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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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 photos from a fun afternoon hike up the Pointe de Chésery which sits between the ski areas of Avoiraz and Chatel / Linga. The group consisted of Tom and Hamish along with Mint snowboard instructors David and Tammy. They got first lines down the left-hand couloir on the NW facing slope of the Pointe de Chésery, with epic snow conditions. As with so many days out, there are no riding shots as everyone was having too much fun!

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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

TweetMint Snowboarding will be instructing on the Roxy snowboard camp being held in Morzine 20th – 27th March 2011. Mint instructor, Tammy Esten, will be coaching all aspects of intermediate / advanced level snowboarding… along with UK Roxy Pro Riders. For more info: www.starskichalets.com/roxy/index.htm

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Just Snowboard Camps & Mint Snowboarding are stoked to announce a new collaboration with the Keep a Breast Foundation (www.keep-a-breast.org).

The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is a non-profit organization that uses art, events & educational programs to raise awareness of methods of prevention and early detection of breast cancer among young people. Their mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support as well as inspiring young people to adopt lifestyle choices that have long-term health benefits.

There will be two Just 4 Girls snowboard camp weeks running in association with Keep a Breast this winter:

• 11^th – 18^th December 2010, Just 4 Girls
• 2^nd – 9^th April, Just 4 Girls (Progression week)

Proceeds from the camps will be going to this very worthwhile charity and campers will receive info packs including a Breast Self Exam cards, as well as receiving a trendy bracelet from the ‘I ♥ boobies’ campaign. There will also be the option of becoming a member of the KAB Foundation.

For more info check out www.just-snowboard.com & www.mintsnowboarding.com