Monthly Archives: March 2008

Avoriaz Slopestyle Roofan

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An event unlike any other in the world…

The first Slopestyle Roof’an will take place right in the village centre, not down on the ground but up on the rooftops. The run, littered with gaps, jumps, wall-rides, big air, foot bridges and other challenging obstacles, is the first of its kind, unique the whole world over.

With this innovative track, competitors won’t believe their eyes and will really have to pull out all the stops to win this event.

The world’s best riders…


- BEN BOYKO (CAN) winner at Whistler
- RICHIE SCHLEY (CAN)
- CARTER HOLLAND (USA)
- THOMAS HANCOCK (USA)
- CAMERON Mc CAUL (USA)
- CEDRIC GRACIA (FR)
- CHRISTOPHER HATTON (FR)
- AURELIE TOURNIER (FR)
- THOMAS GENON (BEL)
- SAM PELGRIN (UK)
- CHRIS SMITH (UK)
- GARRY PENMAN (UK)
- CARLO DIECKMAN (ALL)
- DAMJAN SIRISKII (CZ)
- NIKI LEITNER (AUT)…

A circuit unique the whole world over…

Mavic hub Drop :
3m high, tricks ; 360, tail whip, x-up, no hander, bar spin, no foot can, superman, table top…

Quater pipe
Wall ride, 7m wide and 3m high, tricks / flair, 180, 360, 270, tail whip, tail tap, manual, nose manual, table top, 360 table top, no foot can, x-up, bar spin, up-side-down…

Step up-spine-step down
4m above the ground, 1m high step up, 3m step down, 17m long, tricks ; all…(backflip, front flip,…)

Hip
Bump ground reception not in a line, 2,30m high, 4m long, tricks ; 360, Barrel roll, table top, bar spin, no foot can, x-up…

Wall ride
5,50m high, 5m long, tricks ; x-up, bar spin, table top…

Roof step up
6,30m above the ground, length 1,5m, step up 2m high, tricks ; x-up, bar spin, condor, no hander, no foot, no foot can…

Double
On dirt on the roofs, 1,80m high, 3m long, tricks ; almost all, depending on speed…

Suspension bridge
7m above the ground, 7,50m long, tricks ; manual, 360 when getting off…

Double/step down
On dirt on the roofs, 2m high and 3m long…

Roof Drop
5m above the ground, height of drop 2,50m, 3,50m long, tricks ; back flip, 360, Tail whip, no foot can, x-up, bar spin, table top…

Big double (snowcat jump)
Dirt mound, 2,5m high, 6,50m long, tricks ; everything but with a lot of style…

Big double (final)
Dirt mound, 2,5m high, 5m long, tricks ; everything with a lot of style…

 
 

The programme…

Sunday 13th July :
- 14h/19h : Reception

Monday 14th July :
- 9h : Opening of the sponsor’s ‘village’ to the public / Opening of Media Office / Opening of riders lounge
- 10h/12h : Trainings
- 14h/16h : Trainings
- 17h/18h30 : Qualifying round
- 22h : Best Trix floodlit night-riding
- 23h : Roof’an Party

Tuesday 15th July :
- 9h : Opening of the sponsor’s ‘village’ to the public / Opening of Media Office / Opening of riders lounge
- 10h/12h : Trainings
- 13h/14h30 : Second qualifying round
- 14h 30/17h : Finals
- 17h : Prize giving

Book your accommodation…

For all accommodation options, goto www.independentmountain.com where you can find a detailed list of accommodation in Morzine

Avoriaz – MTB kingdom…

- 3 MTB schools (skills sessions, trekking, downhill lessons…)
- 1 new bike park (for all levels : beginners, intermediates & experts)
- Apartment blocks with lockable garages and bike washing areas.
- Portes du soleil : 23 cable cars and chairlifts

Morzine Live – Rock Concert

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Friday 21st March

For the third consecutive year, Morzine will propose a true cocktail of eclecticism with two evenings live astonishing… After having accommodated Miss K, one of the female revelations of the French scene in 2007, Morzine Live concentrates its programming on the new talents and other musical revelations.

Music Artists:

MELL (décoiffées Songs) Last thundering album Petri of Punk-Rock’n'roll influenced jazz, manouche and energy… a clashing cocktail. On scene, MELL reveals an unforeseeable personality and surprising sound improvisations which led it to occur with artists such as Camille, Brigitte Fontaine, Wampas or San Sévérino. (battery, piano, double bass, trumpet, sax…). www.myspace.com/mellturbo.

TIT’ NASSELS (Songs popisantes) Oscillating between lightness and gravity, Sophie (song, mélodica, xylo, stylophone, percus) and AxL (song, guitar, accordion, percus) propose songs impressed of love, humour, anger… They have this particular gift which brings closer and of start functions with the public www.lestitnassels.com www.myspace.com/titnassels.

THE ELDERBERRIES (Rock’n'roll and rock’n'roll) an international UFO in the ocean of the Anglo-Saxon rock’n'roll groups. With less than 20 years of average age, it is surprising to hear the guitar of Stooges, the battery of ACDC, a key of Clean and the voice, the look and the energy of LED ZEPPELIN. Already present on the largest international scenes, these “kids” a beautiful future in front of them… “Until where will they stop have? ”

If you’re looking for accommodation then click here to see our list of Morzine Properties

New Resort – Argentiere

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The next addition to the Independent Mountain website pretty much completes our coverage of the Chamonix valley, and we will be developing our directory of properties and services available in Argentiere over the next few months!! Here is some information for you to see on Argentiere:

Argentière is located near the head of the valley of Chamonix. It is connected with Switzerland by the pass over the Col des Montets, and the Col de la Forclaz to Martigny in the Rhône valley. Argentière is the starting point for the cable car up to Les Grands Montets (3,295m), a skiing area famous for its steep and demanding slopes, both on-piste as well as off-piste.

Keep up to date with all new additions in Argentiere by bookmarking this following link: http://www.independentmountain.com/resorts/argentiere

New Resort – Val d’Isere

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We have just added Val d’Isere onto the Independent Mountain website, and already have a few beautiful properties for you to choose from!!

Val-d’Isère is most recognisable by its charming “chalet” architecture. Along with nearby Tignes the area forms part of the “l’Espace Killy”, the self-titled “Most Beautiful Ski Area in the World.” Beauty aside, the combined space is one of the largest ski areas in the world. The resort has a taste for fundamentals, and knows the secrets of how to make people feel welcome and at ease. Intimate tea rooms, cosy wine bars, trendy pubs or elegant hotel bars. Luxury boutiques, local produce, sports shops and ready to wear clothes – Val d’Isere has it all!!
Click here for Val d’Isere Accommodation

Snow On The Way

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There’s a snow alert for Morzine with 40 – 50cm forecast between Sunday and Wednesday. The conditions are fantastic at the moment, but it is cold, so if you’re coming out to the resort next week then make sure to bring lots of layers!!