There are other Stashes – Northstar in Cali, The Remarkables in NZ and Flachauwinkl in Austria to name a few – and Avoriaz’s wasn’t even the first, but that wooden behemoth snaking its way down under the Prolays chair is arguably the most iconic of the lot.

Team WL has spent a bunch of time there over the years, and the place even spawned a series in which celebrity riders did laps, Top Gear style – Stash Runs.

As it’s never been clearly marked off as a snowpark, it serves as a melting pot between holidaymaking families and angry local park rats – everyone clashes in The Stash. Anyone who’s ever been will have a story to tell, whether it’s Nico Droz boosting over someone’s picnic or their mate Dave who broke his collarbone trying to boardslide a log.

So what are French Shreddie and co doing to celebrate this momentous year? Starting on the 22nd of January there’s going to be a whole week of celebrations and contests including a Stash Gathering, banked slalom, retro board shaping, Step On demo centres and, of course, some BBQ-based parties. Free hot dogs for all!

Full details can be found on the Avoriaz website – we’d definitely suggest hitting it up if you’re in the area or fancy a last minute trip. Did we mention it’s free?