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Oxbow Snowboard Opening

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The opening of the winter season, for Dutch snowboarders and freestyle skiers. Lots of side events, free clinics and lessons for beginners. The 5 day event offers all participants the possibility to test the newest snowboards and ski's. In 2005 we have special comedy clinics for everyone who would like to see how funny they are on stage, also we have a bunch of Dutch DJ's who will be supplying us withe appropriate party sounds as well as DJ clinics. Learn how to wax your board, recognise unsafe slopes and find your dream snowboard. Make new friends and enjoy the wonderful glacier of Les Deux Alpes (3200 - 3700 m.).
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Property Amenities
Restaurant Business Center Steam Room
Bar Internet Connection Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service Conference Facilities Animal Friendly
Laundry Service Swimming Pool Concierge Desk
Storage Areas Gym Travel Desk
Car Park Sauna  

Room Amenities
Private Shower Microwave Telephone
Private Bathtub Air Conditioning Fax
Private Jacuzzi Electric Fan Minibar
Private Toilet TV Coffee Maker
Private Kitchen Video/DVD/Movies Hair Dryer
Stove Internet Connection Trouser Press

Meal Options
Non-Veg (all) Vegetarian Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) Vegan Ayurvedic
Diabetic Low Salt Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher Hindu Muslim
Additional package includes 4 nights stay, 5 day pass and all event extra's (free lessons, workshops and clinics, parties, comedy clinics, possiility to test hundreds of snowboards and ski's, oxbow t-shirt and side events.
SCHEDULES & ITINERARIES
PRELIMINARY Program: Oxbow SNOWBOARD OPENING 2005
(Subject to change!!)

PRELIMINARY Program (based on previous year/s)

Oxbow Snowboard Opening 2005

Saturday 26th of November 2005
08.00 Buses arrive in Deux Alpes
08.00 - 20.00 Reception open Le Sherpa for check in
08.00 - 11.00 Reception open Deux Alpes Voyages fgor check in
08.00 - 11.00 Testcenter open, get your boards here!
10.00 First Beginners classes go up
08.00 - 15.00 Snowboarding & Beginners Classes
16.00 - 19.00 Reception Les Deux Alpes Voyages Check in
16:00 - 18:30 Testcenter open with apres snowboarding and music
16.00 - 19.00 Sign up for Clinics / Sessions / Funcompetitions @ Oxbow Opening info center
17:00 'Welcome' at the Testcenter, Event T-shirt hand out
17.00 Snowboard Maintenance Clinic @ Santa Cruz Stand
19.00 Dinner in Le Sherpa (only for halfboard)
21.00 Avalanche Awareness & backcountry Clinic / Gerwin de Haan @ Le Sherpa
22.30 'Welcome to the Opening' Party @ Le Sherpa, MEET THE TEAM

Sunday 27th of November 2005
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (only for halfboard)
09.00 Sessions / classes start @ le Sherpa
08.00 - 15.00 Snowboarding
11.00 - 12.00 Warm Up FUN COMPETITION
12.00 - 14.30 FUN COMPETITION
16.00 - 19.00 Sign up for Clinics / Sessions / Funcompetitions @ Oxbow Opening info center
16:00 - 18:30 Testcenter open with apres snowboarding and music
16:00 'Hoe moet dat testen', theorie Clinic / Flow Stand
17.00 Oxbow Opening Outdoor BBQ with music (sign up!)
20.00 After BBQ - Party (special DJ-theme) & Video / VJ-ing on screen
22.00 Extreme Bingo

Monday 28th of November 2005
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (only for halfboard)
09.00 Sessions / classes start @ le Sherpa
08.00 - 15.00 Snowboarding
11.00 - 12.00 Warm Up BX
12.00 - 14.30 BX FUN Competition
16.00 - 19.00 Sign up for Clinics / Sessions / Funcompetitions @ Oxbow Opening info center
16:00 - 18:30 Testcenter open with apres snowboarding and music
19.00 Dinner in Le Sherpa (only for halfboard)
20.00 Air Jump Competition
21:45 SPECIAL ACTS AND PARTY (@Café de Prins)

Tuesday 29th of November 2005
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (only for halfboard)
09.00 Sessions / classes start @ le Sherpa
08.00 - 15.00 Snowboarding
11.00 - 12.00 Warm Up Jumps for the 'Oxbow Big 'n Little Air Competition'
12.00 - 14.30 Big'n Little Air Competition Freestyle Jam and Head to Head finals
16.00 - 19.00 Check out information @ Oxbow Opening info center
16:00 - 18:30 Testcenter open with apres snowboarding and music
19.00 Dinner in Le Sherpa (only for halfboard)
21:30 CLUB TROPICANA BEACH PARTY @ HOTEL LE SHERPA, beachwear requested
00.00 PRIZES & WHEEL OF FORTUNE
00.20 Party on!

Wednesday 30th of November 2005
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (only for halfboard)
.. ... - 10.00 First check out @ Deux Alpes Voyages
09.00 - ....... Get up there and RIDE
09.00 - 15.00 Snowboarding / foto shoot / filming
12.00 - 15.00 Piste Restaurant Sounds Cool with DJ's
13.00 Group foto @ the piste restaurant
16.00 - 19.00 Check out information @ Oxbow Opening info center
15.00 - 16.30 Hand in Testboards / Beginnersboards / snowboardshoes from Rental
15.00 - 17.00 Second Check out
19.00 Buses leave for Holland

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS
Required Skill Level   Open to All
Required Equipment Optional

Ski & Snowboard Styles
FreeStyle Boarding Cross-country Skiing Alpine Skiing
FreeRide Boarding Telemark Skiing Carve Skiing
FreeCarve Boarding FreeStyle Skiing Speed Skiing
Kite Snowboarding Ski Jumping Heli/Cat
Off Piste HalfPipe  
PRICING & CONDITIONS
Starting Price  
€279.00 ($340.38) per Person/Package
Season Availability    November to December
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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW
Activities Skiing, Snowboarding
City les deux alpes
State Rhone-Alpes
Country France
Duration 5 to 7 days
Group Size at least 1 person
Accommodation    2 Star Hotel
Meals Optional
Flights Not Included
Visa Fees Not Included
Airport Transfer    Not Included
Local Transport    Included
Insurance Not Included
Season November to December
Start Price   €279.00 ($340.38) per Person/Package
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