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Chamonix Video Report: 6th May 2009

Final report, it's the Freeride days

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It's the final report of the season, but what a season it has been and it's going out out with a bang!

Now in it's 11th year the big end of season party at the Grand Montets is the final fling before the lifts close for skiing and the resort gears up for mountain biking and climbing.

The waterslide and rail are back and bigger than ever. there is also a fancy dress competition and arial displays from B.A.S.E jumpers and paragliders.

The forecast is for clear skies for the majority of next week which should make for a great last week on the hill.

The weekly video reports will be back in the summer so please stay logged on throughout the sunny season to stay up-to-date with what's going on in Chamonix.

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