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Recommended 31. 3. 2020

Crystal Awards Innsbruck / Alpin Urban Art 2020

From 18th to 22nd February it was time for the first “Alpin-Urban-Art” festival in Innsbruck. An Event which should bring together people fascinated by alpin sports and the culture and art behind those sports. The festival not only included the big Crystal Awards Innsbruck Film & photo competition it was also host of some very cool side events.

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Recommended 3. 3. 2020

Winter begins – a spectacular season kick-off goes down in Hakuba, Japan!

Riders threw down on the first event of the 2020 season! The full results and replay are now available!

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12. 4. 2018

O´Neill Europa Cup 2018

On Saturday, March 31, 2018, Pec pod Sněžkou hosted the O´Neill Europa Cup 2018, the grand finale of the FIS Europa Cup. 35 riders from all over the Europe, including countries like Austria, Slovenia, Ukraine, Spain, Andora, Denmark, Finland, Italy and…

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24. 2. 2018

Freeride World Tour 2018 Hakuba Japan staged in Kicking Horse Golden BC

The Freeride World Tour (FWT) expands to Asia!? No. The season kick-off of the world’s most important freeride series for skiers and snowboarders wasn´t held at Hakuba (JPN). Organizers and athletes successfully restaged the Hakuba, Japan event that was…

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1. 2. 2018

O’Neill Czech Freeski Tour 2018 - Deštné v Orlických horách

This year’s first event of Czech slopestyle freeski cup O’Neill Czech Freeski Tour 2018 will be held in popular resort Deštné v Orlických horách, Czech Republic. The prize will be prize money again, and high-value items gifted by our partners – O’Neill,…

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9. 11. 2017

All You Need to know about Mountain Skis

An all mountain ski is strip of semi-flexible or semi-rigid material that is worn under the foot to glide over mountainous sn ow. They are manufactured longer than wide and sold in pairs. The skis are attached to ski boots with special ski bindings. These…

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2. 5. 2017

O'Neill Europa Cup by Sony Action Cam in Pec pod Sněžkou

On Saturday, 25th March, 2017, the snowpark in Pec pod Sněžkou hosted the first race of the Europa Cup in history. In total, 41 participants from several countries gathered at the starting line. Besides local riders, there were athletes from Slovakia,…

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26. 3. 2017

O'Neill Europa Cup by Sony in Pec pod Sněžkou

On Saturday, March 25, 2017, the biggest official freeskiing event in the history of freestyle skiing is held at the popular ski resort at the ski slope Javor in Pec pod Sněžkou. The O'Neill Europa Cup by Sony Action Cam freestyle slopestyle event is…

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15. 3. 2016

Italian First Freeride Cross

The awaited Freeride Cross, announced at the start of the season, is ready finally! A revolutionary course dedicated to snow lovers and all those who fancy having more and more fun: freeride + cross, an absolute and winning news for Italy. Born in Livigno, the Alta Valtellina white pearl, the unique concept combining freeride and freestyle, created to satisfy any taste, the Mottolino Freeride Cross has just been launched, and this is the best opportunity to try a brand new snow experience. Check it out!

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8. 3. 2016

The 34th Annual US Open Snowboarding Championships is a Wrap

The world’s best snowboarders came together in Vail, Colorado from February 29th – March 5th to partake in the longest running, premier snowboarding event, the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships. This world-class halfpipe and slopestyle competition, packed up with action, free concerts, events and activities for all ages is the pinnacle of Snowboarding, gathering national as well as international field stars. Kyle Mack (USA) and Jamie Anderson (USA) took the winning slopestyle titles while Chloe Kim (USA) and Shaun White (USA) earned the halfpipe titles. More in the article.

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2. 3. 2016

Snowboard Elite Heads to China

On March 9th to 16th the world’s top freestyle snowboarders will drop in at the 2016 World Championships of Snowboarding in Yabuli, China, battling for the titles in Slopestyle, Halfpipe and for the first time also in Big Air with 500,000 US$ in prize money. With less than a week to go, the confirmed rider field is without a doubt the strongest in recent history. Among the 250 competing riders are all the stars that snowboarding has to offer including Kelly Clark, Jamie Anderson, Shaun White and Mark McMorris. This event marks the first time China will host a top-level international snowboarding competition in all 3 disciplines.

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24. 2. 2016

Maxence Parrot Wins Big Air in Québec

February 12 to 14, Québec City played host to another thrilling edition of Jamboree presented by Videotron Mobile. The 11th edition, ensuring a good and proper party atmosphere as well as the highest level riding, was part of the FIS Big Air World Cup that gathered close to one hundred professional snowboarders and freeskiers at the downtown. Freezing cold or not, spectators came in droves to see the event , showcasing a complete urban program. After winning gold at the World Cup in Fenway, Boston, Quebec's Maxence Parrot continued his momentum on Saturday evening riding to the top of the podium after performing the most impressive jump in the history of Big Air in Québec: a Backside Triple Cork 1440° Mute Grab. A final that made even the spectators forget the cold for a few minutes!

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23. 2. 2016

Eric Willett Creates the First Ever Big Air Mule by Stoli Vodka

Eric Willett, professional snowboarder, created the first ever Big Air Mule using Stoli Vodka (full recipe below) by pouring all of the ingredients at the top of a snowy ramp 16 stories (180 feet) above the 90 degree LA floor and then letting gravity do its thing as he sped down the hill and landed a sick flip in the air before pouring out his freshly shaken cocktail and enjoying it at the bottom.

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12. 2. 2016

The Bohny Masters Feldberg - Germany’s Longest Jibline

Attention freeskiers and snowboarders - you better start warming up right away: On February 27th 2016, the Bohny Masters Feldberg powered by MINI are celebrating their 5th anniversary at the MINI Snowpark Feldberg. Taking place at “Germany’s longest jibline”, the 7th QParks Tour stop of the season is on its way to get just legendary. The action-filled contest day is scheduled for the 27th of February, 2016 so don't forget to write that down. More information on the contest in the article.

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12. 2. 2016

Sick Trick Tour Open 2016 Will Put Your Skills to the Test

On February 13, 2016 the Snowpark Kitzbühel is home to the annual Sick Trick Tour Open taking place for the 13th time in a row, dominating the region as far as events goes. Everyone who was in Kitzbühel last year knows that the battle for one of the places on the podium can get quite rough so better be prepared. Besides the 2000€ cash prize and the goodies, it’s also an opportunity to collect points for the World Snowboard Tour Regional, the World Rookie Ranking, the NASA Austria Cup Tour, the KSC Club Championship, the FSA Tour and the TSV Ranking. Last but not least, the party crowd will get their money’s worth as well at the After Contest Party at the famous El Dorado bar.

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10. 2. 2016

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Delivered Great Conditions

What a great event. Near perfect conditions allowed the 2016 Swatch Freeride Tour riders to take full advantage of the amazing terrain in the legendary freeride mecca that is Chamonix Mont-Blanc. There was a mystical atmosphere before riders shredded the amazing La Flégère ski area as the clouds parted an unveiled the snow-capped peaks of one of Europe’s most legendary freeride venues. Riders in each of the four divisions, male and female, ski and snowboard, raised the bar for their respective sports and shook up the overall rankings. More in the article.

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28. 1. 2016

Freeride World Tour: The Season Opened with Full-Throttle Lines & Huge Airs

Vallnord-Arcalís welcomed the 2016 Swatch Freeride World Tour with plenty of sunshine and pow. 61 male and female professional riders across two disciplines have made the trip to Andorra for the first out of five stops on this world championship tour and the event turned a great success. Riders and spectators alike were treated to blue skies and some high clouds with excellent riding conditions in the Andorran resort. After a relatively dry start, a recent storm dumped enough snow on the fantastically featured peaks of this ski resort that is quickly becoming the most important freeride destination in the Pyrenees mountains. Read on.

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27. 1. 2016

Report: The 2016 LAAX Open

It was hell of a ride. On an absolutely stunning day, 12 men and 6 women took to the largest halfpipe to get crazy, making it difficult to predict who would win, but in the end it was Japan’s, Ayumu Hirano, and USA’s, Arielle Gold, who took home their well deserved Halfpipe medals. A day later, 12 men and 6 women took to the progressive and pristine slopestyle course to put on one of the most entertaining finals, giving it their best shot, but it was ultimately 22-year-old, Mark McMorris, and 25-year-old, Jamie Anderson, who walked away 2016 LAAX OPEN Slopestyle Champions. Here comes the report.

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22. 1. 2016

The Jamboree 2016: Big Air Hits the City

Since 2005, the Jamboree has become a must in Québec. The ever popular festival is back from February 12 to 14, 2016, and after 16 years of FIS World Cup, a World Championship, the Jamboree undergoes a makeover! The organizers of the event have decided to focus on the urban appeal of the sport by hosting the whole event in downtown Québec. Taking place at Îlot Fleurie, the Jamboree will feature the famous Big Air World Cup where athletes will gain FIS as well as TTR points since the Jamboree is once again this years a sanctioned event on the World Snowboard Tour. The construction of the Big Air structure is well underway in anticipation of the upcoming event which introduces this year a new redesigned Big Air structure that will rank among the best in the world! Don't miss it!

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22. 1. 2016

Report: The LIVINGROOM Banked Slalom at Hochkönig

Last weekend more than 100 riders from 11 countries rocked the banked course at LIVINGROOM Hochkönig in Mühlbach, Salzburg, Austria. The other main events were the Vintage Snowboard Days weekend with the star guest Jeff Brushie, who came all the way down from the United States, and Snowboard Museum opening, where vintage snowboard collectors and passionate banked riders met, going into raptures over the antiques. Total 107 riders from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Belgium, the Netherlands, England, the United States and Finland took part in the event and it was a blast from start to finish.

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21. 1. 2016

Battle ROJal 2016: Freezing Temperatures, Jib Jam & Good Vibes

This winter, the QParks Tour again hit the Snowpark Schöneben in Italy, one of South Tyrol’s most popular winter destinations, where South Tyrol, North Tyrol and the Engadine meet. The third stop of the Tour is better known as Battle ROJal and as in past editions, there was a plenty of ROJal action going on this Saturday. Freeskiers and snowboarders from all around not only got the chance to show off and win some cash but besides "fame & glory", they also gained valuable QParks Tour points, points for the World Snowboard Tour, the World Rookie Ranking, or the TSV Ranking. Due to great snow conditions, the park setup was virtually begging for an expansion and the local shapers together with the event crew decided to postpone it by one week but it surely paid off, The Battle ROJal was a total success.