Boarderweek is a really good occassion to get yourself together after months of everyday slavery.
Being one of the few lucky guys who got on the bus to Val Thorens I have experienced one week of non stop snowboarding madness. The whether conditions were unbelievable. After one day since our arrival we had to face the reality of snowboarding in simply the best circumstances I had ever dreamed of.
In the middle of the boarderweek there was a Big Air competition which aroused mixed feelings. The main problem was the slope. Riders couldn't get the proper speed and their performance was week. Take a look, there was plenty of this, poor snowboarders.
All day riding was fun despite few snowfaces and assgrabs...
Anyway have a look on the pictures below to find out how it was...
Conclusion - boarderweek 2008 in Val Thorens
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+ great freeride conditions, rather safe, near runs
+ snow guarantee
+ village in the middle of ski area
+ free entry to clubs
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- snowpark closed, no halfpipe, easy snowpark open, but very small and crowded