Summer fun
Thanks to everyone for supporting us through winter 09/10. Summer is here but obviously the world of snowboarding does not stop. Ben is off to N.Z. Wags to Argentina and Si, Nelz and Joel will be surfing on the West Coast of France. Enjoy 2010 wherever you may be.. Peace. Alliance.
27th May 2010
Allgirl Alliance - Sheila's Slopestyle Event
Shiela's slopestyle was a great success with 44 chix competing and 5 chix organising, all sredding 3 backcountry kickers of various sizes, and our very own Alliance box. Us girlies are tough biscuits and a dump of spring snow and park closure didn't stop our park day plans. The Sheila Slopestyle event, being organised by Abi at upflatdown and Renelle from us here at Alliance, suffered a slight blow when we found out the evening before that the park was going to be shut for 3 days. Hmm bugger! After an initial panic, we stompted into the snow to scope out the backyard. Alliance had recently had a solid, little rail custom made (with self lubricating plastic and everything), so we just needed to find a good spot to set up. We found a great kicker ridge and whilst joking that we needed a piste basher, one appeared as if commanded by the snow angels. Renelle somehow managed to stop it and convince the nicest piste basher-er in the world to help us out. This was a sign, Sheilas Slopestyle was gonna be OK! Bribed with just a few beers and an egg butty our favourite Canadian, Nabes, and the Jam’s Paddy and Tristan were up and ready to help us out at 7.30am. The boy muscle joined us and Ben from Alliance in some serious shovelling to get our park shaped in time for the sheilas arriving at 11am. It couldn’t have worked out better. With 3 powder kickers of varying sizes to cater for all levels and the rail just below, we’d only gone and got our slopestyle format all set up. Renelle met everyone in Le Lac and brought the trail of 44 girls in, intriguing the onlookers on the lift above. Some of the girls had never even ventured into a park before, having found them too intimidating. However, by the end of the morning, with help from the Alliance instructors and encouragement from their fellow girlies, everyone was hitting the box and the little kicker. The more experienced girls were getting into spinning and even flipping, powered by the soft powder landing. The bigger kickers looked a bit scary with a wee road gap but once the first lass hit it, they were lining up to get their turn. At lunch, Rog and his crew at the Melezes Hotel over the road (who had been keeping us motivated all morning by cranking up the tunes), let us shelter in their bar while we munched on our picnic. Andy Parant (Tignes Official X Games photographer) joined us and shared his top tips to get a good shot for the competition in the afternoon. The photography would have to wait though, as all the girls were excited by their morning session and were too eager to get back to flying and sliding to take pics. In the evening, we all headed to the Jam bar to celebrate our brilliance with a few bottles of the pink stuff. The footage from the day was played to relive the glory and slams and we had a whole load of prizes courtesy of Nikita, Alliance, Tignes Spirit and us at Surf Affinity to reward the best chicks from the day. Everyone did really well and we can’t wait to see you next year for more sheila shred events. A ta very much goes to everyone that helped out and Renelle says soz for being so stern with the boys that wanted to gate crash our park. Gotta work on the moobs boys. Edited footage of the event, Andy Parants photies and the full scores from the day will be available soon at www.upfl atdown.com/Tignes and on the Sheila Slopestyle facebook page! Oh and if you want a sheila slopestyle T (just 6€!) , email us at tignes@upfl atdown.com.
3rd April 2010
Springs Here!
Spring has definitely arrived! Warmer temperatures and slushy conditions are great for snowboarding followed with a beer on the Loop Bar sun deck. Ahhh!!
24th March 2010
Camp Dates
Pre-course BASI Training 22.03.10; Freestyle & Freeride Camps 08.03.10 and 15.03.10
9th January 2010
Snow Crazy
You might be getting plenty of snow in the UK but treble that then add some gnarly mountains....yes you guessed it, Tignes is loaded!!
9th January 2010
Grappion Hike
Had a wicked back country session with the Ski world guys today. We rode untracked bottomless powder, every one was stoked, especially Alliance Joel who went first.. Lucky boy.
6th January 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New year from the Alliance Krew. Lots of fresh snow for the start of Jan with over a foot forecast for this week. Shred on!
2nd January 2010
Super sweet conditions
Couldn't ask for better conditions in early december - check out the facebook fan page for latest photo's and blogs.
10th December 2009
Early bird special offers
We are offering a mighty 20% of all lessons this coming week (5th-11th Dec). Get a cheap flight, pull a sicky - needs must when the snow is epic and the pistes are empty. Come for an early bird shred with the krew.
5th December 2009
New Snow
A light dusting last night, with more expected to fall over the next few days. Temperatures have dropped - shaping up nicely for the full resort opening on the 27th Nov
23rd November 2009
New web site
Alliance's new web site will be up and running soon. Huge thanks to Chris and Jo for all your time and effort gone in. Alliance is gonna pimp your ride!
13th November 2009
Winter is here
We have had lots of snow in Tignes and we are all looking forward to a super season.
13th November 2009
Summer riding begins!!
The glacier opened over the weekend, with epic conditions. There's enough snow to keep double M open. Park is the best shape for a few years with great green, blue and red kicker lines, mega hip and the usual box/rail features. Come over for a slide, get in touch for great accommodation deals
22nd June 2009
The End... Till Summer.
Big thanks to all our friends and clients that have made 08/09 such a good season. Look forward to the shred next year. Peace out. The Alliance
8th May 2009
Good conditions over Easter
Tignes still has great conditions for learners and the park is in tip top form. Come and check it out!
11th April 2009
More Happy People
Thanks to everyone who has sent in feedback from your lessons. We are pleased to have made a little difference to your holidays. The Alliance Team.
26th March 2009
Happy Days
Everyone is enjoying another fresh fall of snow. We have 1m50cm in resort and 2m at the top. Come and make the most of the best season in years.
26th March 2009
I.C.E
Alliance would like to congratulate all the I.C.E Gap year students on completion of there level 2 instructor cert. There was a lot of hard work put in by everyone and the pass rate reflects that. 100% Your ride has officially been pimped.
17th March 2009
Winter cometh' again.
Heavy snow predicted for the coming week. Looks like it's back to puffers and powder stix. Yee Haa. The Alliance loves freshies.
2nd March 2009
Spring Breaks
With Febuary over, Tignes is returning to relative peace and quiet. It is the best time to find a cheap deal while the snow is still good. Check out Tignes.co.uk for the best packages around.
2nd March 2009
The best resort in the world
Its official. According to the Telegraph newspaper, Tignes is the best snowboarding resort in the world. Check it out on the web.
6th February 2009
Our reputation
If you are not sure about booking your lessons with Alliance, just check out our feedback page and find out what other people think about us.
27th January 2009
More snow
50 cm of fresh snow fell last week, conditions are spectacular.
27th January 2009
SCUK
Nice to see all the snowboard club U.K guys in town. Alliance are offering special deals to members, so why not book on to one of our freeride/freestyle clinics and let Alliance pimp your ride.
27th January 2009
21st century Alliance
Alliance Snowboarding have created a new face book page. Log on to get all the latest gossip and photos.
21st January 2009
More snow
Conditions at the moment are amazing with more fresh snow due for the end of the week. Don't miss out... Join the Alliance
21st January 2009
Taster Sessions
OK, you ski, but secretly you've always fancied snowboarding. On Fridays Alliance are offering 2hr taster sessions 13.00 - 15.00. Board, boots and bindings all included - 55 euro per person. Contact us to reserve slot
11th December 2008
Mega mega dumps
You will not believe how good the conditions are - the mother of all winters has arrived - pack your board bags, get out of blighty, ladies and gentleman, winter has arrived!!
10th November 2008
New team member
We'd like to introduce you to our latest team member - Dan Burton. Dan's a long time amigo of the Alliance with the experience and qualifications to boot. Check out Dan's bio to get the full low down.
5th October 2008
January Camps
Commencing 25th January, Freestyle camps and Freeride camps. If you really want to take your riding to the next level...New full day program for 5 days - £299 per person!! Contact us now for full details and to reserve your spot.
12th September 2008
Want to become an Instructor?
Places available for Instructor training programs, commencing January 2009 - please contact Neil for full details - 0033 677 577 860 neilmcnair@btinternet.com
8th September 2008
Summer riding camps
Dates have been confirmed for the summer mountain labs - new addition, All mountain lab, commencing 29th June - specific for BASI level 1 and 2 courses
24th May 2008
Teams up with Analog
Alliance is proud to be wearing Analog clothing. The most technical, dopest gear out there - you gotta love AG
24th May 2008
Ortovox
We are working with Ortovox and happy to announce for all back-country courses next winter, we supply all clients with transceivers, probes, shovels and packs - free of charge!! We believe your safety is paramount.
23rd May 2008
Winding up
The season is nearly at an end and so all of us here at the Alliance would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this winter. Hope to see everyone again next year. Have a good summer.
29th April 2008
Coming soon
An Alliance U-tube link should be up and running soon. Watch this space.
20th April 2008
There is a God
What have we done to deserve even more snow. Another 30cms just to make sure it is a perfect end to the season. I lapped Palafour yesterday with a beginner in the best conditions ever. The alliance are still in operation until the start of May...Do not miss out
20th April 2008
Freestyle
The park is in perfect condition, why not sign up for a freestyle camp for the spring or summer.
6th April 2008
Magazine Articles
Check out the following magazine www.basecampmagazine.com to see interviews with some of the Alliance Team and other wicked articles.
2nd April 2008
Shanty Sessions
A couple of weeks ago The Alliance team had a small jib session down in the car park in Les Boisses.
Check out the photos in our snapshots.
24th March 2008
And it just keeps snowing.
Looks like the best Easter for years!! There is powder everywhere and Neil from the Alliance has been going back country with clients.
Check out the photos in our snapshots.
24th March 2008
Holly Molly
Just under 1 meter of Fresh in the past 36hrs, oh and it's still snowing!!!
22nd March 2008
New Feedback
New Feedback updates from 2008 Alliance team riders.....join the alliance...
10th February 2008
Summer camps
We may still be in the depths of winter, but Alliance is now planning it's summer camps. Running throughout the month of July o the Tignes glacier, performance and freestyle camps - e-mail now for full details
9th February 2008
Merry xmas
Merry Xmas to all - big love from the Alliance crew
30th December 2007
New Year/January
If you are looking to book with the Alliance over January, you better get in touch asap - limited places in all group, and few private slots available
13th December 2007
Snow, snow SNOW!!!
What a start to the season - global warming? Not here - better get your powder sticks waxed up for this season, it's going off!!!
8th December 2007
First Frost
The temperature was a cool minus 7.5 degree C this morning - very frosty. Forecast is to stay cold, so the permafrost layer is going to get deeper, this means when the snow comes, it should stay and create a strong base for the season
22nd October 2007
Pipe gets re-built
Great news, the Tignes pipe will be back in full effect this coming winter - excavation work has been carried out to reshape the structure - once the snow fills in, it's gonna be a monster 18ft super pipe. Go big or go home.
Go to Snapshots to see picture
22nd October 2007
New sponsors
Vans and Smith eyewear has hooked up with the Alliance this year to keep the teams feet supported (and Ben's less stinky) and shield their precious eyes from the mountain glare - nice one! As always, we'll be rocking Helly Hansen's latest military gear and riding the triple base technology that only Bataleon can supply - cheers for all your support
10th October 2007
Bookings for 07/08
Alliance is now taking bookings for winter 07/08 - to make a reservation, please fill in the enquiry form or contact Neil direct at neilmcnair@yahoo.com
10th October 2007
Tom Donelley - Fallen Friend
Tom Donelley, a brother of the Alliance, passed away on the 9th May 2007 by natural causes - Big T, we miss you very much, but always remember the fun times you brought - our love goes out to your family, friends and all those involved with RTM - rest well brother
10th September 2007
Goldie Looking Chain...
...joined the Alliance this week, big up to Adam, Misty, Eggsy, Danny Draw, Chris, Bear, Ross, Kyle & Rose! Wicked to ride & party with you all. Was great having the GLC crew out here, Alliance loves great music and we are looking forward to more welsh talent coming out later in the season with The Blims.
12th January 2007