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13/03/2011
What's on in Tignes during X Games week?
The printed version of the UpFlatDown magazine contains the full X Games event schedule and you can pick up a copy from all major bars in and around Tignes. You can also check out the schedule on Tignes-Spirit.com. Keep up to date on this week's freestyle craziness via the Tignes Spirit Facebook, Twitter and Blog.... but for an extensive list of all the parties happening this week...read more
05/03/2011
What's on in Tignes this week?
All the action for the week ahead, courstesy of UpFlatDown magazine...read more
05/03/2011
Welcome to the Tignes Spirit Shop!!!
New for this winter, in the heart of Tignes le Lavachet, we introduce to you... the Tignes Spirit Shop! Get the lowdown on all our gear, direct from Tignes Spirit crew member Dave.read more
04/03/2011
Halldor Helgason Attempting double backside rodeo japan aka LOBSTER FLIP!
Halldor Helgason Lobster flip... read more
01/03/2011
Katie Blundell's Latest snowy installment from Tahoe...
While the recent drought in most of Europe has left many of us praying for snow over the past couple of months, mountains of the white stuff has been dumping in the states. Good job Katie Blundell and Rich Jonas have been there to shred it up in true Tignes Spirit style!read more
27/02/2011
Ben Dean Photography hitting up Tignes!
Ben Dean is the latest photographer to capture those perfect moments in life. His portfolio demonstrates his potential as the new kid on the block, having worked alongside many pro athletes and leading boardsport brands... and he's heading to Tignes for the European X Games!read more
26/02/2011
Tignes Spirit announced as official kit providers for looking sideways project...
The European X Games are just around the corner and with the creative project Looking Sideways hitting up Tignes, we can proudly announce Tignes Spirit to be the official kit providers for this amazing launch due to run between 14-19th March 2011.read more
26/02/2011
What's on in Tignes this week?
It's all about the 'winning' this week...read more
23/02/2011
Travis Rice's New Video ' The Art Of Flight' Teaser here..
Check out the teaser and make your own mind up here...read more
16/02/2011
The Herringbone Way!
Katie Blundell's sweet blog updates shredding up parks and street spots in the States have kept us enthralled this winter. Here, we get the herringbone lowdown from fellow Tignes Spirit rider Rich Jonas who is keen to let his awesome camera skills do the talking!read more
15/02/2011
we're sponsoring the Switch Rideurs Slopestyle comp!!
Whoop! Tignes Spirit are sponsoring the Switch Rideurs comp in the Tignes snowpark on 3rd March... Get freaky freestylin to be in with a chance to win Tignes Spirit goodies!
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12/02/2011
Valentines Week in Tignes....
Wondering what to do and where to go for a soppy yet successful Valentines day in Tignes? Fret not, all your romantic dilemmas have been solved by this week's UpFlatDown 'What's On?' guide...read more
12/02/2011
Checking in with the Tignes-Spirit crew Part Three : Katie in the States
Ever since her massive win at the Brits last winter, Katie Blundell has been a consistent high flying rail rider, keeping her twinkle toes in tip top condition. Currently a Northstar local, laying down new tricks and swiping top spots in US comps, things are looking pretty bright for our Tignes Spirit chick this year. read more
04/02/2011
Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell hit up the states : Part Two
Sunshine, ice cream, broken bones, pierced tongues, skate parks, rail jams, gaspipes, Heel Edge Projects. It's all been kicking off in Tahoe this week. Literally. In this latest installment of the Tignes Spirit blog, our sponsored riders Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell have been making the most of their stint in Tahoe... just in different ways!read more
04/02/2011
The lowdown on the coming week in Tignes...
The weekly rundown of events, courtesy of UpFlatDown mag...read more
01/02/2011
Highlights of the X Games 15 held in Aspen Colorado
Shaun White rocking the skinnies in the super pipe, British style queen Jenny Jones laying it down in slopestyle and Torstein Horgmo busting out triple corks... and it was all just in preparation for the European X Games due to be held here in Tignes in March!read more
29/01/2011
What's on in Tignes this week?
All the info and goings on for an action-packed week in Tignes courtesy of the lovely crew at UpFlatDown...read more
15/01/2011
Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell hit up the states : Part one
Tignes Spirit riders Rich Jonas and Katie Blundell are currently living every snowboarder's dream out in Tahoe, with lift passes for Northstar AND Boreal. Here is the first installment of their blog, which documents many a park shred session and a few snowy downdays to bring in 2011...read more
15/01/2011
What's on in Tignes this week?
Find out right here...read more
09/01/2011
SNOW AFFINITY hitting up Saas Fee, Switzerland, this Wednesday!
Get your boards and skis ready girls! The Surf Affinity ladies will be in the beautiful resort of Saas Fee on Wednesday 12th January 2011 for a girls-only day of freestyle tricks and tips for riders of all levels.read more
05/01/2011
The Funi Tea Party Tour 2011
From Tignes to Morzine, Funi are “Tea Partying” across the French Alps this January.read more
30/12/2010
New year in Tignes... get ready!
The biggest outdoor party of the year is about to kick off!!read more
08/12/2010
Nike 6.0 Stairset Battle this weekend!
This Friday (10th Dec) Nike 6.0 brings us what is set to be the UK’s most serious jib-fest.read more
06/12/2010
DalikFodda release their 10/11 range!
The Yorkshire based independent apparel and accessories collective or as they prefer to be know “Deathpunk Propaganda Machine” has just released it’s 2010/11 range. read more
26/11/2010
Fancy being a ski instructor?
Spend 10 weeks in Tignes with the crew from The Development Centre (TDC) and gain your BASI Level 2 qualifications. The doorway to your new life in the alps!read more