Telemark World Cup
The 2013 Telemark World Cup featured over 100 telemark skiers from 14 different countries, the cup consisted of a 'Classic Sprint' on the Planards piste followed by a 'Classic Slalom' over in Les Houches.
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The 2013 Telemark World Cup featured over 100 telemark skiers from 14 different countries, the cup consisted of a 'Classic Sprint' on the Planards piste followed by a 'Classic Slalom' over in Les Houches.
Saturday 1st February saw 93 competitors (1 more than we'd expected) compete in the Temmos / Evolution 2 Freeride Qualifier in the Clocher Clochtons area of Brevent.
February might be the shortest month, but it manages to pack a lot into those 28 days! Here’s what’s happening in Chamonix over the next four weeks.
Flying between London and Chamonix this freeride athlete is a popular character and a well known face around town.
Summer has been steaming hot making it less appealing to be too active….. for me anyway. Fortunately there are many other excuses to head up the mountain.
This weekend saw thousands of trail runners take part in the Marathon du Mont Blanc - a series of different length races around the Chamonix valley.
It was a very snowy Sunday morning and, after a long Saturday on the slopes, we were in dire need of some substantial nourishment to replenish our energy and prepare us for an afternoon of riding powder. So we decided to head to Monkey Bar & Restaurant and try out their new Brunch Phonics concept.
Meet one of Britian's best Freestyle medal chances at the Sochi Olympics; James Woods.
On December 21st La Folie Douce officially opened its doors to winter, becoming Chamonix's first ever legitimate ski-in apres venue.
James Stentiford is the first Brit ever to be invited on the Freeride World Tour, which starts on Saturday in Chamonix.
At the weekend, the 66th Critérium du Dauphiné arrived near enough to Chamonix to make a day of it, so we cycled about 30km over to Finhaut-Emosson to see the riders come in.
"Why haven't we come here every Tuesday of the season?" my partner said when we finished our taco feast. "Fair point", I thought – not only was the food delicious but, with the three for two deal, they were also a bargain.
Climbing has always been a sport that has venerated its pioneers, ambassadors and overachievers, and the 23rd Piolets d'Or celebrations in Chamonix and Courmayeur have done it in style.
Dom Harington is a Halfpipe Snowboarder from Leeds who has missed the last two Olympics due to injuries after winning the Europa Cup Halfpipe. Sochi is probably his last chance to be part of the Olympics and he's giving it everything he has.
A backstage view of the different parties, ski days and magic moments from the 2013 Black Weekend - an event that draws music lovers and skiers from around the globe for three days of madness in Chamonix. Check out the video to see what it's all about...
February was dominated by the Alpine Skiing World Championships, held every second year, which kicked off in St Moritz on 6th February. Over 13 days, 589 athletes from 76 countries competed in eleven competitions in front of 165,000 spectators.
Watch some of the official footage of the 2009 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc here.
The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.