Video Reports from Avoriaz

This weekend is the first big weekend of events in Chamonix, Morzine and Avoriaz and there are openings in Tignes and Val d'Isere too.

After a heavy snowfall on Tuesday night we had a late season powder day this week and if the snow keeps coming, as it is predicted to do, then we may have more powder days ahead this weekend.

This weekend saw the opening of the Avoriaz ski area and Neiltro TV was there with a Go-Pro and some mates. What more do you need?

Perfect conditions greeted us on the hill today. Deep fresh snow in the off piste that let you glide like a ninja; silent, stealthy and perfectly groomed grippy pistes that creaked and squeaked like a frightened squirrel. After two weeks of almost continuous snowfall the skies finally cleared in earnest and we had bluebird conditions with perfect snow. The good news is the next five days are set to be the same: PERFECT!

Friday the 13th hasn't been unlucky here, in fact the whole week has been awesome. Clear skies and cold temperatures have kept last week's snow in good condition and everyone seems to have left the Portes du Soleil meaning that the pistes are quiet and there are no queues for the lifts.

Lots of sunshine and cool to mild temperatures have brought some great sking and snowboarding to the Portes Du Soleil. Kelsey reports from Avoriaz and lets us in on the Burton Stash, the must-do run for all freestyle snowboarders and skiers this season.

The opening weekend for Avoriaz was absolutely rocking with free board tests, live music and monster parties and here is the proof!

WOW!! After almost two weeks of clear skies and cold temperatures the snow returns and with vengeance!!! We have seen so much more snow than was expected and it has been light, dry and soft.

The second of Shreddie's Feature Jams took place in the Arare Park on the kinked pipe and the hip. Prizes were awarded for best trick on each feature and best slam. Wanna feature in the next video? Stewart Monk from Reelfun Media who filmed this little nugget of slopestyle genius will be at the Super Pipe comp on 24th March.

Today was amazing. Deep, light snow that was knee deep and only a few people on the mountain. We rode fresh snow most of the morning and when we left the hill the snow was coming down harder than ever. It's going to be a great week.

We're over in Crozet where depite the surroundings looking pretty shabby the pistes are holding up well and the best riding is in the parks.

Everyone had a good day on the 1st February with clear skies and fresh snow. Here's what the lovely folks at Treeline Chalets got up to.

The Swill Posse took home another win in this years Cavern 24/7 video competition. Here's why:

We have had sunshine all week in the Portes du Soliel but the snow clouds are back and we have almost half a metre forecast over the next 18 hours. Hopefully by Saturday morning we'll have snow all the way down in Morzine town and plenty of fresh powder on the hill.

After all the snow that came down at the beginning of the week we have been enjoying some near perfect conditions here in the Portes du Soleil. There will be a proper Video Snow Report on Thursday but I had such a great morning I thought I'd share it with you.

This will be the last video snow report of this winter from the Portes du Soleil. It's been a great season. Thanks to everyone who made it so good.

This week Kelsey reports from the top of the Pleney Gondola, above Morzine. You can see the resort of Les Gets in the background, which is linked to Morzine and a great place to explore.

We've had almost non-stop snow for the last two weeks but the forecasters are predicting clear skies and sunshine for the weekend and the beginning of next week. Conditions will be great as we still have huge amounts of snow and once the sun comes out the skiing is only going to get better.

We have had a great week here in the Portes d Soleil, one of the best, with powder, kickers and great pistes.

It's been a great day here in Avoriaz. Fresh snow, clear skies and an afternoon throwing ourselves around in Le Fornet. The piste and off piste are excellent here with firm fresh snow on the groomed runs and soft powder in the back country.

A friend helped me with this weeks video and for most of the day I felt like Tom Cruise in Minority Report. Computer giggery-pokery aside, we still have great snow depths, the sun has been shining all week, Basscamp festival is just around the corner AND we have the Volcom Stone Peanut Butter and Rail Jam this weekend.

It has been a cloudy week with quite a lot of rain here in the Portes du Soleil and although this has washed some of the snow away we still have complete home runs and more snow than we had at any point last season. The sun will return on Friday and for the beginning of next week.

The last time the sun shone was on Sunday. Since then it has not stopped snowing and if you like your powder deep, light and everywhere then you are in luck. The tree skiing is epic at the moment and although the piste skiing is a little on the grey side there is more sun coming towards the end of the week and next week should be brilliant.

What a great week! 2012 has started well with some great snow on and off piste clear skies and the promise of more snow.

A short film from Morzine just a few days before the lifts open. We have had snow falling since the weekend and the opening should be EPIC this Saturday. I'll let you know on Sunday how we got on.

It's the last few days of the busy holiday period here in the Portes du Soleil. Soon we'll be back to quiet pistes, short lift lines and smooth runs. The forecast is for great weather over the next week, we have good snow coverage and plenty to look forward to. Roll on my favourite part of the season.

Happy Easter to you all from the Portese du Soleil.

Although the forecast isn't looking too good this weekend the weather has been good for most of the week. The Trail Hauts Forts leaves from Morzine this Saturday and there should be plenty of people taking part.

This week Kelsey reports from Avoriaz with the Mossettes lift in the background, which is a great way to access Les Crosets. There has been fresh snow this last week and with more forecasted for Sunday/Monday its looking like its going to be a fun week.

Well done to Jeremy and Jack. Check you later!

The last report from the guys from Morzine Weather. Hopefully we'll see them again next year!

The temperatures have been very low but that has given us a good solid base for any new snow falls, like the one forecast this weekend.

It's been a week of mixed weather here in Morzine and Avoriaz. Clear skies and sunshine have been punctuated with rain which has melted a lot of snow on the lower runs.

Although the lifts close next weekend there is still plenty going on in Morzine and Avoriaz. We've got the Nyon fun run this weekend and the Mont Blanc Rally in two weeks time.

The temperatures have dropped. Although the sun is still shining the lower temperatures have frozen what was becoming a very slushy snow pack so the pistes are looking like they might have been saved from the warm Spring sunshine.

As August comes to the end the <b>really<b> hot weather comes out. It has been a "scorcher" this week and hopefully there is more to come.

The weather has turned a little here in the Portes du Soleil and where last week we needed to cool off now it's staying dry that's the problem.

It has been a great season on and off the mountain in the Portes du Soleil with huge snowfalls and plenty of apres ski fun.

It's been a beautiful sunny week in the Portes du Soleil and although rain is forecast for Friday hopefully the weekend will be clear and warm.

The wind has picked up today in the Portes du Soleil but all the new snow has meant that I headed up the hill anyway.

Although there are only a few weeks left of this winter season Spring has gone into hibernation and we have been blessed with cold temperatures and fresh new snow.

Some of the wet weather from the weekend continued through into this week and last night, we had VERY heavy storms.

Summer's coming and there's plenty to look forward to if you like tyres, chains and mud. Thanks to Riders Refuge and Reel Fun Media for the video.

This week Kelsey reports from Le Viking restaurant, at the top of the Pleney gondola. The Skiing conditions are some of the best we've seen all season and the sun has finally come out after several days of snowfall.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

There's lot going on in Morzine and Avoriaz this week. With FMX, Circus and Trail running coming up you should'nt be stuck for ideas.

It has been an astonishingly sunny week in the Portes du Soleil. Clear skies and hot days since Monday have made this a brilliant start to August.

The biggest husky dog race in Europe makes it's way to the Portes du Soleil this week. If some snow would do the same we'd all be stoked.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

Sorry this report is a little late, there have been some internet issues in Morznet Towers.

The sun is still bright and the skies clear. Nice but some snow would be nicer.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

The drop in temperatures and mild snow fall at the end of last week has made the pistes in the Portes du Soleil much, much better.

The Tour de France arrives in Morzine and Avoriaz this weekend and rather than just stand at the side of the road and cheer I thought I'd get involved a little bit more pro actively.

Torrential rain ruined most of the great snow that we had at the end of last week and we have only been saved from grass green slopes by the fact that last week there was so much snow.

We have a mix of clear blue skies and low light this week. The mornings have been better than the afternoons but the snow is consistently great especially as the resort is so quiet.

The weather has been beautiful for the last couple of days and the pistes are in very good condition. Off piste there is still plenty of fresh from last weeks dump but you'll have to hike for it.

Although it's been busy the fresh snow and clear skies have made this one of the best weeks of the season.We're looking forward to the Peanut Butter and Rail Jam this Sunday and sunny weather for the next few days.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

Finally the snow arrives in Morzine and Avoriaz.

We had a pre-season opening this weekend when the lifts in Arare and Lindarets opened for Saturday and Sunday.

This week Kelsey reports from the Avoriaz village up at 1800m. There has been some snow and rain lately, with a freezing level today of 2200m.

Avoriaz opens her lifts completely this weekend and it promises to be an all singing all dancing start to the ski season proper. France's first ever freestyle snowmobile demonstration, the last stop of the Rock On tour and a ski festival all herald in the opening weekend.

The snow was much better than expected today and with the sun shining it was a pretty good day.

Very mixed weather has been the story of the week. The snow however has been consistently good.The forecast is for low temperatures and clear skies which should let us enjoy the new snow.Any questions, comments or Valentines Day proclamations of love to james@skinets.com

After a brief hiatus between the holiday seasons the weekly reports from the Portes du Soliel are coming to you each week throughout the summer.

We still have great weather in the Portes du Soleil and the forecast indicates that there is more to come, with temperatures remaining in the mid twenties.

We've had a good dump of snow this week and the conditions on and off piste have improved greatly.The weather is going to stay clear and sunny but the freezing level is going to stay high so we'll probably have Spring time conditions for a few days.

We still have heaps of snow and when the sun has been out this week conditions have been great.The forecast is for clouds, low temperatures and more snow so at this rate we'll still be skiing when they reopen the lifts for "summer".

Rain in Morzine has kept me off the hill today but the meteo predicts that we are going to have six inches of snow today with light showers to follow.

It has been a beautiful week so far in the Portes du Soleil and today to enjoy the sunshine I headed up the Pleney.

The recent warm temperatures have turned the majority of slopes into slushy, muddy, messes! Never fear, as there is 12-20cms forecast tonight and tomorrow!

The half term week is coming to and end and it has been a week of mixed weather and snow conditions. More snow this weekend should help top up the pistes which have taken a bit of a pounding this week as hundreds of tourists rode over them and temperatures rose.

In a search for a way to keep fit and cool in the summer sun I headed down to the swimming pool for this weeks report.

Warm weather has made the pistes softer and it seems that spring has arrived. If you want to enjoy live music in the sun then check out the programme below >>

The sun has finally come out after a couple of days of heavy snowfall and conditions are excellent.

The New Year celebrations have left my head a little fuzzy but the mountains are the perfect cure to a late night.

This week Kelsey reports from the Avoriaz backcountry, where she has been busy riding the fresh snow and building powder kickers. This last week has seen some new snow and there is more forecasted for the weekend to come.

It has been a great week in the Portes du Soleil. We have had sunny weather and clear skies since the beginning of the week and fresh snow on Wednesday night, all of which has made for excellent skiing and snowboarding.

We have had it all this week; sunshine and lightning, clear skies and thunder but the forecast for the weekend is good and with a Strongman competitionin in Avoriaz and plenty of walking and cycling available you are sure to have a great week in the Portes du Soleil.

This week concludes the video snow reports from the Portes Du Soleil region. The end of season conditions are fantastic but all good things must come to an end. The last day of skiing is this Sunday, the 27th of April. See you next winter!

We had heavy snowfall today that came all the way down into the town itself. WINNER!

The slopes are all open, and all good. Although the temperature has risen the snow is in good condition on piste.The off-piste is not as good as it was but....Santa's coming!!! 

It has been a real mixed bag on the hill over the last 7 days. Sunday and Monday's beautiful weather gave way to a rapid rise in temperatures and although up high we have has lots of fresh new snow in Morzine we have had lots of rain.

The majority of the lifts and activities are closing down this weekend as the official summer season draws to a close but with warm weather forecast and the sun still shining it still feels like summer in the Portes du Soleil.

The snow is still the same but my friends are coming to play so I'm still smiling.

This week Kelsey reports from the Nyon Telepherique. It has been snowing almost non-stop for the last few days and as a result we have had plenty of powder skiing and snowboarding here in the Portes Du Soleil. With more forecasted for tonight, the weekend looks like its going to be a good time to visit.

This week Kelsey reports from the top of the Nyon ski area, which neighbours Morzine. It is a lesser known part of the Portes Du Soleil and can be a great place to start the day.

The summer is in full swing and the weather this week has been perfect. The bike and hiking trails are in excellent condition due to all the dry weather and town has a good buzz to it.

Although the weather down in Morzine has been, frankly, rubbish it turns out the snow fall up high has been fantastic.There is plenty of the fresh, fluffy stuff around and although it is a little heavy in some areas it is light powder if you head over to Switzerland.

Winter's back and so are the weekly video snow reports from the Portes du Soleil.Every week I'll be bringing you an update on the weather conditions, snow coverage, parties and events so that from the comfort of your home you can stay in touch with what's going on here.

The boys from Morzine Weather reckon you're better off higher up. We agree.

It's all coming to a close here in the Portes du Soleil. The Pleney lift will close this Sunday as will the lifts in Les Gets.

We have had much better weather than we were expecting this week as we have been enjoying sunshine for most of the week and avoided the rain that we were forecast on Thursday.

To be honest the weather this week hasn't been great, but things are looking up. The day ended with a shower of snow.

Snow has started to fall again after a week of warm temperatures, which will top up some already great conditions on the pistes. Although the light this week has been pretty poor the snow is still in excellent condition and when this storm finishes we are due some sunny weather.

This week Kelsey reports from Morgins, a small Swiss resort in the Portes Du Soleil. This week has seen 15-20cm of fresh snow and with more forecasted for Sunday to Tuesday, excitement is rising in resort. Kelsey also lets us know about the ski and snowboard events coming up this season.

What a start to the year!!We have had some of the best powder I have ever ridden since last weeks report. Soft, light and dry it was a pleasure to ride and brought in the new year in style.

Although the weather today and yesterday has not been great the four days of the Easter weekend were some of the best we have had in over a month with great snow and clear skies.

What a difference! The holidays are over and the slopes are back to normal. No ques, no crowding. The temperatures have dropped again but the skies are clear and the south facing sunny slopes are in good condition despite the cold temperatures.

We've had some unseasonably wet weather early on in the week but that appears to be behind us and the weekend ahead should be bright and clear, and what a weekend it looks set to be.

The boys from Morzine Weather have been enjoying all the fresh new snow that fell at the end of last week. There is pretty good cover all over the mountain at the moment. Although the pistes are well covered they can get choppy in the afternoon.

Another video report from Morzine Weather

Thanks to BikeHireMorzine.com for this one, wellies and spades at the ready for some creative trail making.If you are out for the Pass'Portes du Soleil then be sure to get your gear reserved from one of the sports shops in town.

Westbeach Airtime episode 5 shows Andy Nudds shred the Avoriaz park during the last few days of the season. Thanks to Treeline Chalets for this one!

Although not much of a cyclist I decided that living in the Portes du Soleil it was my civic duty to investigate why so many people come to Morzine and Avoriaz each summer with their bikes.

As promised here's the highlights from last weekend's Chatel Mountain Style competition.

The forecast for today was for clouds in the morning and clear skies in the afternoon and the clever people at the meteo got it spot on.

The temperatures have dropped but unfortunatly so has the number of open pistes. Avoriaz will stay open until the end of the season as planned but there will only be a few runs that will see out the last day.

Morzine Weather brings us the latest from the slopes. Check ya later.

It's warm in the Portes du Soleil at the moment and without the protection of sun cream and the aid of wax most people will find themselves a little pink and not moving that fast.

The Picturide crew take us on a tour of Les gets bike park.

It's finally here and although it claimed a camera Jeremy is still very happy with all the new snow.

We have had great weather all week here in the Portes du Soleil and even though the lower runs down to Prodain and Morzine are getting quite slushy the high, north-faceing runs in Arare and Fornet are still great.

The sun has been shining for most of the week and the temperatures are so warm I have been riding in just a shirt.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

Jeremy sets off to cover as much ground as he can.

The boys from Morzine Weather keep us up to date with all the latest from the Portes du Soleil.

There's a apres ski spot these days. At the foot of the Pleney every Thursday there's live music and a welcome party atmosphere in Morzine.

The boys from Morzine Weatherride from sunrise to sunset looking for the best snow in the Portes du Soleil.

Our weekly video reports bring you the best from the Alps, whether it's cimbing in Chamonix, Glacier skiing in 2 Alpes or Mountain biking in the Portes du Soleil. Find the best events in the Alps each week here on SeeAvoriaz.com.

The Stash Gathering returns this April, in the meantime thanks to ReelFun Media for this teaser.

If you got snowballed through your 8th floor window in Avoriaz then watch this and you will know who did it. But you'll forgive Billy Morgan as he's such a talented young chap!

Temperatures have been dropping sharply over the last few weeks and we are now getting close to a winter climate here in the Alps.

Kelsey is a snowboarder filming for Nothing By No One Productions

We had quite a heavy snowfall yesterday and although the forecast was for more snow today the skies did their best to clear. On the hill the early winter’s snowfall is evident and all the pistes are in excellent condition and much of the off piste areas are still untouched with lashings of the soft stuff.

The weather all week has been sunny and getting warmer. The pistes are now softening nicely and the snow in some places feels like it is freshly dropped.

We have had beautiful weather and perfect ski conditions for the last four days. Clear skies and creaky, grippy pistes have greeted the holiday crowds and even though it has been one of the most popular weeks of the year I have not encountered any queues that gave me too much cause for concern.

We have had far more snow this week than was forecast and after a dry February it is ver welcome. As I type this the sun has made a return but as you can see from the video it was dumping it down this morning.

Although Monday saw the Portes du Soleil covered in rain clouds, Tuesday heralded in lower temperatures and when I awoke this morning the skies had cleared and there was a foot of fresh just waiting to be tracked.

This is the last video report of the season as Avoriaz closes this weekend. Thanks for watching.

London's Metro Ski and Snowboard Show marks the start of the winter season and this year's extravaganza is no exception. You'll see the familiar faces of winters past and can make the most of the experts on hand to advise you on anything snow-related: from which chalet to choose; kids facilities in various resorts and of course... where to get the best snow!

The mountain bike festival is back again and the 35, 45 and 75km rides will be up and running all weekend and from now on the lifts will be open daily.

The winter season had it's first public on-snow event this weekend.

The lifts at the Grand Montets close next Sunday and with that the 2009/2010 winter season comes to a close here in Chamonix and we'll see out the end of the skiing in style with the Freeride Days at the Grand Montets.

Jenny talks about her silver medal at X-Games 15 in Aspen.

January 2009 has been a great month in the Alps. We've had skiing and snowboarding competitions in the shape of the Tignes Airwaves and a number of slightly more unusual events too.

Spring began with fresh snow and clear skies. After a dump of snow that came down to Morzine town on the 31st we had two days of sunshine.

The snow is at it's best in the parks here in the Portes du Soleil and with three in Avoriaz alone we'll be ok.

Brit skier James Webb landing a front flip into his skis. Thanks to Tim Ackroyd for the video.

Winter is coming. There is no denying it. Temperatures have dropped, days have become shorter and Christmas decorations are ALREADY in the supermarkets!

how to fit snow chains

The second video from the Chapelle Park is live!

And here it is - the very first European Stash.Winding it's way through the Lindarets forest the Avoriaz Stash has wall rides, raindow rails, trunk obstacles, kickers and rails and all of it built from wood, there is no maetal in The Stash.

It won't be long until we can start watching some of our favourite ski racers and national champions hurtling down the mountain again. Forget Ski Sunday, here's where you can come and watch some of the action live in resort:

The viral video that everyone's talking about.. "You've got to schuss this bit Margaret; you've got to schuss it!"

Take a look at some of the highlights of one of the toughest triahlons around.

Winter starts this weekend in London with the annual Ski and Snowboard Show. This year the show is back in its old venue of Earl's Court and, as usual, there is plenty to do. To help you make the most of the show we went ahead and came up with a list of our top five attractions for this year.

The season officially opened this weekend and although the weather this week has been pretty unkind throwing lots of rain on our lower slopes up in Avoriaz there was still some really good snow.

It's been a great start to the New Year in the Portes du Soleil with 20cm of fresh snow falling last night. The conditions both on and off piste are excellent and although it's pretty busy up on the hill there are a few quiet spots if you head away from crowds.

Avoriaz doesn't officially open for another week but we got a sneak preview of what's ahead and the winter is shaping up nicely. In fact it's gonna be rad! We have so much snow and when all the lifts open on the 16th we can enjoy even more of it.

We have a contender for best week of the season. Not an easy title to claim as we have already had some amazing conditions and great days and it's only January 23rd. If you want to enjoy more great snow and events like night skiing and the torch lit descents then just come to the Portes du Soleil.

Method TV put together this edit of French riders and locals from Avoriaz hitting up the Chapelle Park, Stash and Powder.

The last weekend of the summer was beautiful.The sun shone, the skies were clear and the birds were probably singing in the trees but all you could hear was rally cars.

Although it's busy here the pistes are holding up quite well and the mild temperatures and sunny days are making time on the hill very comfortable.

We have had a near perfect day here in Morzine and Avoriaz. A unexpected snowfall last night and VERY, VERY cold temperatures have given us great conditions both on and off piste.

The pistes are rock hard at the moment because we have had quite a lot of rain and it has frozen on the pistes.

For the first of our Mountainbike trail guides we teamed up with Morzine Mountainbike Mechanics to bring you this look at the blue run Chatellane over in Chatel.

The sun has been shining and the skies have been clear and there has been a little bit of new snow, so it's been pretty good in the Portes du Soleil but it's going to get better.

Thanks to Rohan Anderson for this video, it's a bloody good vid of a bloody good winter here in Morzine and Avoriaz.

The second Shreddie Feature Jam took place on Wednesday 6th February in snowy conditions. Riders took to three modules in the Burton Stash in Avoriaz in a jam session format. All the tricks were filmed by Stew Monk from Reelfun Media and the video is now live.

There's a lot going on this week with some great events, live music and apres ski parties.

Take a look at what's coming up on the events calendar this week, including RedBull crashed Ice riders cup and plenty more..