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Friday 12th February
Welcome to Natives News 246


What else to say other than Olympic fever has well and truely struck? Starting this weekend, we'll be glued to the action and our correspondent Neil McQuoid from Racer Ready will be reporting for us as often as he can - don't miss a moment.

Cheers, the Natives team

PS The Big Snow Festival has just announced a new lower price for the week's holiday and party in Andorra - just £359! And quote NATIVES to get a further 10% off. Bargain.

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Snowboarding at Cypress Mountain - site of the halfpipe boarding, freestyle skiing and boarder/skier cross at the Olympics
In this issue:
- Q&A with James Stentiford - BSA rises out of the ashes
- Kit and clothing for 2010/11 - Surviving an avalanche
- Mini Olympics - Win £100 of Dare 2b clothing
Awards
Marmite
Times Online
Tribe magazine
Brits

Take the Cushe Air Bag challenge at the Brits
Known for their innovative way of doing things, BRITS official footwear partner, Cushe will be offering BRITS revellers some extra slope time and Cushe landings courtesy of the Cushe Air Bag during the BRITS week, 21st – 28th March 2010.

Finishing the week off in style, Cushe will host a one night only all-comers contest encouraging BRITS wristband Cushe Air Bagholders to throw their inhibitions to one side and their bodies skyward for crowd appreciation and a haul of Cushe prizes. We think the current record of 2 and ¾ back-flips could well be under threat this year…

For more info check out: www.brits10.com

News
James Stentiford
Brit freeride success
James Stentiford snatched third in the Freeride World Tour - he talks to Natives
Slide trends
Shiny new kit for 2010/11
Hot off the rails of Slide, here's what's caught our eye for the next season
20 Days
20 Days win Mini gold
Val d'Isere hosts the first Mini Olympics, Scooby Doo and friends take to the slopes
Zoe Gillings
BSA rises from the ashes
Snowsport GB goes into administration, but the BSA steps in to help boarders
Avalanche in Colorado
Caught in an avalanche
How does it feel to survive an avalanche? Our rep Jesse finds out the hard way
Andorra
Win £100 of Dare 2b kit
Dare 2b sponsored rider Nick Southwell spills the beans, and there's £100 to be won
Snowbites
We talk to rising boardercross star Edward Castle-Henry / Freebies and old favourites return to the Brits / Winter Olympics coverage on Natives / Breathalysers and bread knifes in St Anton
Events
12-28
Feb
2010 Winter Olympics
Vancouver, Canada
23
Feb
Show Love Tour, Les 2 Alps
Smithy's, Les 2 Alps
24
Feb
Show Love Tour, Alpe d'Huez
Smithy's, Alpe d'Huez
27
Feb
World Freeride Tour Nissan Tram Face
Squaw Valley, USA
Natives Events
Jobs
Natives jobs

Ski jobs, Summer Jobs, UK Jobs

It's time to start thinking about work for the summer - check out our job listings, we've got sporting jobs, childcare jobs, chalet and camping jobs, and lots more. Apply now and banish any end of winter season worries.

Overheard
Looking to get a pair of fat ones - maybe rockers? / I've got size 12 feet and have learnt on a wide freeride board but what for the park? / Seasonal rental of a chalet in Morzine for 2010/2011 / GPS tracking on mobile phone? / My beautiful skis are peeling apart. / Notes should be corrected for SPAG in BOLD RED INK Overheard in the chat room
Shopping
Natives shop

Save 20% on books and DVDs from the Natives shop

Enter 4UNATIVES for 20% off all books and DVDs - top 5:
1. Cham, Jonathan Trigell
2. Snow finder - France
3. The Journal DVD
4. A Portion of Fish and Pips cook book
5. The Natives Guide to Working in Ski Resorts

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