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New Years Eve in Tignes
As the food hangover slowly cleared from the smorgasbord we had for Christmas, Tignes greeted us with a picture perfect Boxing Day. We all managed to drag ourselves out of bed and and clear our heads with a few relaxed runs around the resort. This was the day after Xmas equivalent of grabbing the tennis ball and rolling the arm over for some back yard cricket that we'd normally be doing back home in New Zealand.
Getting Closer...
As the hype from the X-Games slowly died down this week, Tignes was again swamped with visitors gathering in the resort for The Brits. This is a competition for UK riders competing in different age group competitions. They were using the X-Games super pipe but occupied the Tignes park for the week, much to my disgust! For me having them here was more annoying than anything, as their riding was nothing on the athletes from the week earlier. However with The Brits comes parties, which to my delight was better than the previous week!
X marked the spot this week in Tignes
X marked the spot this week in Tignes with the most anticipated event of the season finally arriving. The X-Games were held in Val Claret mid week, with most of the biggest names in the sports we love attending.
Pete Leaky Live at Braseros!
Braseros plays host every Sunday night in the week to the very talented acoustic artist, Pete Leaky.
Don't miss tonight & tomorrow's events!
This winter in Tignes, seasonnaires and holiday makers in-the-know have been lucky enough to bear witness to a new epic night out. An alpine music initiative described by its creator as “summer festival vibes in the snowy alpine playground” known by the name of Bass Station.
Fab new coffee shop, 1920's fancy dress and Waitangi Day
It was a real mixed bag this last week. We had great food, managed to find some good coffee, spent a day celebrating a fantastic country and even had some RAIN in Tignes?!?!?! It's been an entertaining week and I have managed to not spend a packet which has definitely helped my cause.
Christmas Après-ski - Ape House at Loop Bar 25th December 2014
Christmas comes around but once a year… which thankfully is not also true of the very talented 4 piece band Ape House, new regulars to the legendary Loop Bar’s après line-up this year.
New Venues and New Snow
I'm not sure if it was 2013, Russian week,or all the cursing but this week the snow came back!! The eagerly anticipated first dump of the New Year hit Tignes on Thursday evening and provided an unbelievable day on Saturday.
Where to find the best après ski venues in Tignes
2017 is now upon us and we welcomed it in with fireworks, table dancing and of course, champagne!
A selection the best ski film clips from Hollywood films
Skiing and cinema have had a bit of a rocky relationship over the years. Need I mention 80s nightmare ski-flick ‘Hotdog’ or the more recent avalanche of cringe that was ‘Chalet Girl’?
Kiwi meets Geordie
It’s mid December, and for the first time this week I was reminded that Christmas is around the corner. The markets are out with their amazing French cheeses and meats. I think my family might miss out on Christmas presents this year, however the local arts and crafts would make perfect gifts for them back home. The festive decorations are now out in full force and I am now excited to embark on my first white Christmas.
BBQ's, Birthdays and Beers
The snow storm finally cleared late last week after three crazy weeks of constant fat snow flakes in Tignes. That made for a couple of special blue bird - knee deep days with the mountain covered in smiles from the Grand Motte tothe Solaise. However with it now being the French half term holidays at the moment, the mountain on piste is a crowded affair so heading over to some secret spots is a must over the next couple of weeks. With the sun out, the kiwis thought it was time to dig out the BBQ, soak up the rays and get some Après wets in us.
Apres avant the season - Let the Games Begin
After one missed taxi, three trains, a spell of hitch hiking and what felt like a thousand frustrating, broken French conversations, I finally set my eyes on the red Tignes Christmas lights and my home for the next five months.
Seasonnaire Parties to Remember and Rugby Results to Forget - if you're a Kiwi!
The snow is here and don’t we know it? The grassy area and rocky terrain is a distant memory and Tignes has truly turned into a winter wonderland.
Goodbye from the Kiwis
This last week has been filled with very boozy nights, a sweat busting clean up and limited riding. I was hoping for my last week we would be treated to 7 days of blue birds, however it wasn't to be. It didn't stop us getting out and about enjoying the last of our season by getting very messed up and saying peace to the last four and a half months in style.
Heaving crowds & blinding sets from BassStation & DJ Komissar
This month has seen two offerings from the local’s new favourite night, Bass Station. Monday 16th March saw a serious number of party-goers congregating in the seasonnaires’ favourite after-hours joint, Jack’s, to enjoy the third monthly installment from Bass Station, followed by a special one-off gig in Loop Bar from the amazing duo Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon on Friday 29th.
Kickers and Backflips in L'Espace Killy
After the PDA's (Public Displays of Affection) cleared this week with Cupids departure, they were quickly replaced by the now very familiar sight of fat snow flakes. We were again treated to snow upon snow upon snow, which is quickly turning February into one of my favourite months of the year.
Where to find Father Christmas & all the best parties
With Christmas finally round the corner, Tignes festive celebrations are set to be better than ever this year. Even leading up to Christmas day itself, Tignes is jam packed with loads of activities will cater for everyone and set the whole festive spirit into full swing.
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