Event Previews & Reviews from Chamonix

The biggest freeride event of the season was due to take place on Saturday here in Chamonix, but we've just been notified that the competition is on hold. 

Whilst this video is from the Ski Joering Championships held in Les Arcs each year, the activity is becoming more and more popular throughout the Alps and you can now try ski joering yourself in the Chamonix.

After terrible weather, cancellation and heartbreak the 2010 UTMB was won by Brits Jez Bragg and Lizzie Hawker.

Chamonix is starting to emerge from it’s interseason hibernation; bars are reopening, Christmas lights are being up and a buzz is returning to the streets in anticipation of winter.

This video follows the latest addition to the Mont Blanc Marathon event, the Mont-Blanc 80km Ultra. A gruelling race which will see runners climb cover some spectacular scenery.

After four exciting days of racing in the Alps, Chris Froome emerged victorious in Paris for the third win of his career. Equalling the records of Philippe Thys, Louison Bobet and Greg LeMond who all have three Tour wins under their belts, and becoming Britain's first three-time winner.

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.

One of the best times to visit Chamonix, there's plenty to see and do before autumn arrives.

The last video from Team GB as they prepare for Sochi.

Professional Skiers & Snowboarders put their bodies through alot. This episode looks at the injuries Freestyle Team GB have suffered and the road to recovery and the Olympics.

Summer is over and the locals get their town back for a few weeks.