RISE FESTIVAL 2024
As we wind through the mountainous French landscape it begins to feel like nature is the DJ, skillfully building the ex- citement before the big drop. Around each turn, an ever more spectacular mix of lakes and snowcapped peaks awaits until finally, we arrive at Les Deux Alpes, a picturesque town nestled in the valley with imposing slopes on either side. A recent snowfall has left a blanket of white but the knowledge that the 10th edition of Rise Festival - the party on top of the world - is about to kick off right here leaves a palpable sense of eager anticiÅpation that contrasts with the peaceful scene.
Rise Festival has been delivering an exhilarating blend of skiing, music, and culture for a decade, growing from a sma- ll ski trip for a group of friends to the world’s largest independent ski festival. These guys know what they’re doing, seamlessly mixing the adrenaline of the ski slopes with the euphoria of a full-scale music festival, all while integrating unforgettable moments of French mountain village food and culture, and a few surprises along the way.
BBC Radio 1’s Arielle Free provides the first taste of what’s to come with her Freeze Your Mind takeover at the indoor Muzelle Stage, dropping the party tunes to an excitable crowd. We follow a tip and head over to small, afterhours club, Jukeboxx, where Joe Weller and Elliot Crawford are spinning tech house. It’s an unexpected roadblock and the place is rocking until doors close at 2am.
Well rested, we emerge in the morning and make for the slopes. Everyone’s out from wobbly beginners to seasoned pros and numerous enjoyable runs are on offer. Throughout the week the skiing experience was nothing short of specta- cular. Sunshine and clear blue skies graced the resort from day three onwards, illuminating the panoramic views and adding a magical glitter.
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