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Articles tagged “tignes”

Bikini ski contest a huge hit in the French Alps

by Scott Carmichael on Jun 24, 2009

5 degree weather did not stop these talented skiers from showing their skills during the yearly “Bikini ski contest” in the French Tignes ski resort.

The resort is one of just 2 locations in France with year round snow, and even in the middle of summer, temperatures are low enough that they can offer perfect snow conditions.

You’ll find a second (better) video clip here
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