the ski challenge : 9 vidéos

The North Face Ski Challenge presented by GORE-TEX ended up its yearly winter tour this year again in Val Thorens, France for the 5th time and discovered remarkable new talents from both Sweden and France.

The North Face Ski Challenge presented by GORE-TEX had to adapt to this week end's conditions, and reacted to the bad weather announced for Sunday by doing it all in one day " We're pretty used to this in Chamonix" says Tour Manager William Revenaz. " It happens almost every year ! In fact, we can notice that weather patterns are pretty stable !"

The North Face Ski Challenge presented by GORE-TEX is at home in Sweden’s biggest resort and local riders know it. Sixty three Swedish young freeskiers and three Norwegians rushed to Sweden’s biggest resort to try to qualify for the finals and maybe become the rookie of the year !

THE NORTH FACE SKI CHALLENGE INTRODUCES SUCCESSFUL MOUNTAIN SAFETY DAY BY: MICHEL BEAUDRY Val Thorens: They came. They saw. They listened. In an innovative twist to the conventional ski event format, the organizers of The North Face Ski Challenge took time out today to introduce their invited athletes to some of the ski industry?s most experienced mountain professionals. And the theme was all about respect. Respect for yourself. Respect for others. And above all, respect for the mountains....

THE NORTH FACE SKI CHALLENGE INTRODUCES SUCCESSFUL MOUNTAIN SAFETY DAY BY: MICHEL BEAUDRY Val Thorens: They came. They saw. They listened. In an innovative twist to the conventional ski event format, the organizers of The North Face Ski Challenge took time out today to introduce their invited athletes to some of the ski industry?s most experienced mountain professionals. And the theme was all about respect. Respect for yourself. Respect for others. And above all, respect for the mountains....

THE NORTH FACE SKI CHALLENGE INTRODUCES SUCCESSFUL MOUNTAIN SAFETY DAY BY: MICHEL BEAUDRY Val Thorens: They came. They saw. They listened. In an innovative twist to the conventional ski event format, the organizers of The North Face Ski Challenge took time out today to introduce their invited athletes to some of the ski industry?s most experienced mountain professionals. And the theme was all about respect. Respect for yourself. Respect for others. And above all, respect for the mountains....

Jasna, Slovakia, March 7th, 2009 The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® Makes First Appearance in Slovakia, Confronts Most Difficult Weather Conditions and Finds New Talents. The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex headed east towards Jasna, Slovakia this week end . The event confronted the worst weather conditions of the year in the Low Tatras: heavy rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and virtually no visibility until contest day. Six additional qualified boys and gi...

Chamonix, March 1rst, 2009 Chamonix Hosts The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® & Breaks Record Number of Young Freeskiers Participants and Number of Qualified For Final in Val Thorens ! The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex was on the mountain slopes of the Grands Montets, in Argentière, over the Chamonix valley. And this week end , Europe?s premier contest for young freeskiers enjoyed a record crowd of 63 young freeskiers participating. Twenty one addition...

Åre, Feb 15 th, 2009. Åre Welcomes The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® For Second Time, Matches Record Number of Young Freeskiers Qualified For Final in Val Thorens ! The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex made its second appearance in almost ideal conditions in the famous Swedish resort of Åre. Wonderful park preparation and great freeride snow conditions helped the qualifying stage become probably the best ever since the tour began last year ! Eleven young...