Kumi Yama in Les 2 Alpes

Les 2 Alpes will stage the Japanese themed 'board sport event' on its glacier on July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 with 10,000 Euros and trip to Tokyo up for grabs to the winner.

Describing the contest as, "THE boardsport event of the summer," Kumi Yama follows on from last year's successful Taravana freestyle with its Tahiti theme.

The event brings together all European Freestyle skiing and snowboarding professionals, and Japanese riders are also invited to take part.

There are two competitions: Slopestyle, which involves teams of three, and a new "one on one" Super-pipe contest.

There is also a professional and amateur photo competition as part of the contest.
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