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Freeride World Tour 2010 - Chamonix Results

By Gary King on 01 February 2010 11:10:40

French Freestyle Star Candide Thovex Switches Gears and Takes Victory at his First FWT Freeride Contest

Ski Men: Candide Thovex FRA

Snowboard Men: Mitch Toelderer AUT

Ski Women: Jess Mc Millan USA

Snowboard Women: Susan Mol USA

Against the beautiful backdrop of the Mont-Blanc the Freeride World Tour 2010 kicked off in perfect weather conditions on the 500 metre “Pentes de l’Hôtel” face at the Brévent ski area in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The 50 best freeriders on the planet put on an amazing performance, showing the 3000 cheering spectators the top of their game on the committing face and challenging snow conditions. The most impressive run of the day was the clean victory of French freestyle legend Candide Thovex, debuting in freeride contests, announcing a promising future.

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Freeride World Tour
Reply #2 on : Tue February 02, 2010, 11:42:22
Haha. Not a huge fan of dudefests myself but have no problem with those that are! LOL.
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Re: Freeride World Tour 2010 - Chamonix Results
Reply #1 on : Tue February 02, 2010, 10:39:41
Great energy even in the cold and falling snow, gotta love freeriders... and dudefests!