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Heads up Innsbruck: following the motto of “we’ll watch ski movies until the snow starts falling,” Alp-Con has teamed up with the International Children’s Winter Games to present a Freeride Film Night on Wednesday, 13 January at the Messehalle Innsbruck.
They’ve amassed quite the line-up including the Austrian premiere of two “foreign” films, “The Masquerade” from Sean Pettit’s Super Proof Inc. and “The Great Siberian Traverse” from Sherpas Cinema, as well as the work of two local crews, Pirates Movie Production and Freeski-Crew. The films will be followed by an afterparty featuring Invasion Sound & DJ Soma.
If you need any more reasons to head out next week and catch these awesome films, here’s one more: it’s free! Don’t miss out on the chance to catch some great snow films at the best bargain price there is.
What: ICG Freeride Film Night
When: 13 January 2016, 19:30-21:00
Where: Messehalle Innsbruck, Forum 1 (Ingenieur-Etzel-Straße, 6020 Innsbruck)
Who: Super Proof Inc, Sherpas Cinema, Pirates Movie Production, Freeski-Crew and YOU!
More info here (in German): http://alp-con.net/icg-2016-freeride-film-night/
All the submissions are in, and now it’s time to vote! Once again an impressive group of international skiers has entered the battle for the two wildcard spots at the B&E Invitational. We’re proud to host the online voting for the European “BE @ B&E” wildcard (head on over to freeskier.com to vote for the Americas/Asia/Oceania aka “Rest of the World” wildcard).
How does the judging process work?
– 4-10 January: First Round Voting. Viewers vote for their three favorite videos. The 15 videos with the most votes on 10 January will enter the final round.
– 11-17 January: Second Round Voting. Viewers vote for their three favorite videos. The 5 videos with the most votes on 17 January 17 will enter the final round.
– Henrik Harlaut & Phil Casabon will judge the final round and choose the two winners (1 EU and 1 ROTW)
Winners will be announced on February 1, 2015.
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THE CONTESTANTS:
Kevin Salonius – Finland
Jannis Hoffmann – Germany
Simone Canal – Italy
Simon Bartik – Czech Republic
Henri Juhani Salonen – Finland
Daniel Hanka – Czech Republic
Severin Guggemoos – Austria
Aleksi Patja – Finland
Grigory Fuzeev – Russia
César Fabre – France
Simon Niederwolfsgruber – Italy
Lauri Kivari – Finland
Laurent De Martin – Switzerland
Joona Kangas – Finland
Freddie Grann – Sweden
Yohan Evequoz – Switzerland
Juha Mourujarvi – Finland
Leo Björklund – Sweden
Again, park-people will raise their eyebrows when a host of motivated girls starts conquering the alpine snowparks. So watch out girls – we’ll enhance your range of tricks and tweak your skills repertoire within a relaxed atmosphere, while a professional camera crew makes sure your best moves are captured well.
On a Successful Mission
This season QParks is going to spread the message of freestyle-obsessed girls for the 4th time with their Girls Shred Sessions. Once again, the event series will prove that girls have amazing skills not only at the contests. Prepare to spend seven action-packed days in the mountains at selected snowparks. You will work on new tricks and get to know like-minded shred-buddies, while female pros will be at your side with useful tips and moral assistance where needed.
Show & Shine
In order to capture the bold action for the generations to come, a team of professional filmers and photographers will accompany you at each session. They will put you at the center of attention when landing new tricks, when you enter the pro line or while raising your glass with your friends after a successful session. So if you’re on the lookout for a stylish profile pic or dreaming of having a part in a video, it’s your turn now!
How Can I Participate?
No worries, you don’t have to be a pro to join the shred-fun. If you’ve mastered the basics of freeskiing and are not afraid of a couple of harder landings, you’re definitely ready for the Girls Shred Sessions. For free registration please contact Alexandra Denker from QParks via girlsshred@qparks.com.
Sounds like a good plan for the winter? Enroll yourself und bring your friends! You can also find all latest news, pics and clips on Facebook.
for further information please contact michael.putz@qparks.com, info@rolandhaschka.com
This winter, the QParks Freeski Tour again hits the Snowpark Schöneben and invites young and motivated riders to battle against each other in the categories women, men and groms.
„Ready for take-off“ – according to this year’s motto, the QParks Crew cannot wait to go even higher! Of course, your commitment shall not be left unrewarded. Accordingly, the winner will receive a 1300 Euro reward and a great deal of goodies from this year’s sponsors Anon, Neff, Amplifi and QParks.
Right in time for the new season, the QParks Tour makes a stop at the Snowpark Schöneben, the region around Reschenpass. The third stop of the Tour is better known as Battle ROJal and you can be sure there will be plenty of ROJal action. Freeskiers get the chance to show off and prove their skills in front of a jury and the audience. Besides fame and glory, they’ll gain QParks Tour points, points for the TSV Ranking as well as prize money amounting to 1300 Euros.
CONTEST SETUP
The Battle ROJal will again cause excitement and equally attract freeskiers. The first part of the setup is ready and for the slopestyle contest. The current status can be found on the parkwebsite.
TIME SCHEDULE
RIDER REGISTRATION
Early registration is recommended since the number of participants is limited. The registration is simple, free and can be easily completed on the QParks freeski Tour website. The sponsoring and promotion of young talents gives riders the chance to prove their talent throughout the QParks Tour. Get your tickets now!
ANON SPECIALS
Not only skills and talent play an important role. Everyone can take part in the Anon Hottest Shot competition and tag the best contest photos on Facebook and Instagram with the Hashtags #anonhottestshot and #qparkstour. Riders as well as the audience get the chance to win Anon goodies. When it comes to the finals, the overall winner will be announced and wins a professional photo session with Burton and Anon. Join us, it is worth it!
There is a great deal of special treats and an exclusive opportunity for Rookies: In the course of the Anon Rookie Scouting, talent scouts will be present at this Tourstop and will take a closer look at your riding skills. So, boys and girls better give your best! The winners can look forward to two Anon Material Sponsorings for the season 2016/17.
Photos – Roland Haschka
Are you ready to take-off? The countdown is already on. Current news and updates can be found on the website or on:
www.qparkstour.com / www.facebook.com/qparks.freeskitour
El Clasico – Day 1 in the Pyrenees Nobody will blame us saying that Font Romeu is one of the greatest resort in France with actually THE best snowpark with a nice kickers line and bunch of rails options.
Shapers worked pretty hard to build huge and popy kicker, a big and creative rails section with the tougher snow conditions we are facing in Europe.
Bangers Skiers Vincent Maharavo (France), Loic Doval (France), Gerard Garcia (Spain) and Markus Mathis (Switzerland), Bernat Ripoll (Spain), young local hero Enzo VALAX (France) for the snow side were hiting kickers and made the crown speachless with some BIG 72, double and a special double cork 1440 for Vince Maharavo.
After this impressive training day, tomorrow will start the ski snow battle competition at 10:00 and the overall winner will be crown as weather forecast looks pretty great.
Part of the World Snowboard Tour and the Association Freeskiing Professional, 10 europeans riders each discipline are ready to win 3 000 Euros in Prizes and get the trophy of El classico, named by riders themselves.
Accompanied by a media crew, a couple of park-addicts were showing off what’s possible at Schöneben this winter. Whoever is looking for a versatile park in mid-December should definitely check out Schöneben.
The first part of the park has currently 13 obstacles on offer and is ready for your laps. Park-designer Moritz Klammer and his crew have already equipped the park with 4 kickers, 2 tubes, 3 rails and 4 butter boxes.
On Sunday, 20th of December 2015, the time had come – this winter’s first photo and video session took its course. With perfect weather and a great atmosphere, three freeskiers kicked off the battle for the obstacles at the snowpark. They were captured by photographer Patrick Steiner and filmer Raphael Pöham. “It was cool, great weather and a perfectly shaped park! The obstacles were in top condition as well,” Raphael sums up the session.
The freeskiers were well-represented that Sunday by Florian Ribis, Elias Pöham, Lorenz Pöham and Moritz Klammer. “The first tube in the park is the coolest obstacle, you can get really creative here,” Elias says. “When the final setup is finished I will definitely come back!” His freeski-buddy was also really statisfied: “I was really surprised. In terms of design, this is certainly the best park I’ve seen so far this year.”
With so much positive feedback, we’re looking forward to the next highlight of this winter at the Snowpark Schöneben – the Battle ROJal on the 9th January 2016. Until then, Moritz Klammer and his crew will be optimizing the park on a daily basis in order to provide the best possible condition.
Enough said now! Check out the gallery, enjoy the freeski clip of the first session and get a glimpse of why our riders can’t stop raving about the park. For updates on this season and further events follow us on our website and the Facebook page.
The contest is open to all skiers. Whether you shred your local hill or you are a world traveling super pro, this is your chance to ski with 22 of the most creative and innovative riders in skiing. The edit should represent your style of freeskiing; highlighting your creativity, technical skills, and style.
The submissions are open from the 1st of December, 2015 until of the 1st January, 2016 and the two Wildcards will be announced on the 1st of February, 2016. To represent the entire community, there will be 1 Wildcard for Europe (including Russia) and 1 Wildcard for the Rest of the World (Americas, Asia, and Oceania).
Get all the informations about the submission HERE
Don’t forget to come on Downdays from the first of January to vote
Lauri Kivari – Finland
Laurent De Martin – Switzerland
Joona Kangas – Finland
Freddie Grann – Sweden
Yohan Evequoz – Switzerland
Juha Mourujarvi – Finland
The Suzuki Nine Queens has made its name as an event where the world’s best female skiers and snowboarders gather for a unique session on a life-size snow castle featuring a massive kicker. The picturesque resort, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis in Austria will play host to a week of sunset and sunrise shoots starting the 13th of March leading up to the Big Air Contest on Friday 18th of March, 2016, a day not to miss. Do you have what it takes to ride with the queens? Send in your edit to the “Become a Queen” online video competition.
Suzuki Nine Queens Ski and Snowboard Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Austria
Dates: 13th – 18th of March 2016
Public Contest Day: Friday 18th March 2016
Become a Queen – Online Video Competition.
For a chance to join the elite snowboarders such as Jenny Jones (GBR) and Kjersti Buaas- Ostgaard (NOR), as well as top skiers Emma Dahlström (SWE) and Lisa Zimmermann (GER) the “become a Queen” jury will be handing out 1-2 wild cards. To partake, send in a 2 minute edit showing off your best tricks with some serious airtime, technique and style on various obstacles. The deadline is the 18th of February 2016. Find full details and all the entries on www.ninequeens.com
Emma Dahlstrom
A glance back at Suzuki Nine Queens
The 6th edition of the event will again push the boundaries of snow construction with a multifaceted feature boasting massive kickers, rails and tunnels. The fun and pressure- free environment sets out push the progression of the sport and in past events many personal firsts, as well as world first tricks have been seen. In 2015 young Klaudia Medlova (SVK, snb) turned heads by stomping a backside double rodeo 900 and Jamie Anderson (USA, snb) landed her first Frontside 1080. In 2014 Lisa Zimmermann nailed a world first double cork 1260 in competition while in 2011 Kaya Turski (CAN, ski) landed a world premiere Switch 1080 preformed by a female. Lets see what’s in store for 2016!

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Part of the event series is also Suzuki Nine Knights for the male skiers and snowboarders. This year something new is being concocted, so stay tuned for more information in the New Year.
keri herman
lisa zimmerman
Katie Summerhayes & Nikki Blackall
Emma Dahlström
Der Suzuki Nine Queens steht 2016 wieder auf der Liste der internationalen Top-Wintersport-Events. Vom 13. bis zum 18. März 2016 treffen sich einige der weltbesten Freeskierinnen und Snowboarderinnen zur einzigartigen Supersession an der gewaltigen Schneeburg. Das österreichische Resort Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis und seine sonnenverwöhnten Pisten sind der perfekte Austragungsort für eine Woche mit Action, Sessions bei Sonnenauf- und Untergang und jeder Menge Tricks. Höhepunkt des Spektakels ist der Big Air Contest am Freitag, den 18. März.
Suzuki Nine Queens Ski und Snowboard
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Tirol, Österreich
Datum: 13.–18. März 2016
Public Contest Day: Freitag, 18. März 2016
Become a Queen –Online Video Competition.
Wer beim Suzuki Nine Queens dabei sein und sich Weltklasse-Snowboarderinnen wie Jamie Anderson (USA), Jenny Jones (GBR) oder ihren Ski-Kolleginnen Lisa Zimmermann (GER) und Emma Dahlström (SWE) anschließen will, kann eine Wildcard für den Event gewinnen. Die „Become a Queen“-Jury vergibt 1-2 der begehrten Freifahrtscheine an junge Talente. Um mitzumachen, bewerbe dich mit einem 2-minütigen Video, das deine besten Tricks, viel Style, Airtime und Technik an möglichst unterschiedlichen Hindernissen zeigt. Deadline ist der 18. Februar 2016. Alle Bewerbungs-Clips und weitere Details zur „Become A Queen”-Video Competition gibt es auf: www.ninequeens.com
Emma Dahlstrom
Suzuki Nine Queens – Trickfestival mit großen Namen
Für die sechste Auflage des Events errichten die Shaper von Schneestern einmal mehr eine neue Version der gigantischen Schneeburg mit seinen zahlreichen Kickern, Rails und Tunneln. Die einmalig entspannte und stressfreie Atmosphäre beim Suzuki Nine Queens inspirierte in der Vergangenheit so manche Teilnehmerin, über sich hinauszuwachsen und persönliche Bestleistungen zu zeigen. So stand Klaudia Medlova (SVK, SNB) 2015 zum ersten Mal einen Double Backside Rodeo 900 und Olympiasiegerin Jamie Anderson (USA, SNB) landete ihren ersten Frontside 1080. Ein Jahr zuvor gelang Lisa Zimmermann (GER, SKI) der weltweit erste Double Cork 1260 bei einem Wettkampf, 2011 sorgte Kaya Turski (CAN, SKI) mit der Weltpremiere eines Switch 1080 mächtig für Aufsehen.

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Zu der Eventserie gehören auch der Suzuki Nine Knights mit den besten Freeskiern und Snowboardern, der im April 2016 mit einigen Neuerungen stattfinden wird. Mehr Informationen werden zu Beginn des neuen Jahres bekannt gegeben. Den Abschluss bildet dann im Herbst der Suzuki Nine Knights MTB, bei dem die Elite des Freeride Mountainbikens an den Start geht.
keri herman
lisa zimmerman
Katie Summerhayes & Nikki Blackall
Emma Dahlström
Maybe it is the way they do everything in their own way and debunk the traditions, or maybe it is the warm hearts of the local Pyrenean’s welcoming you into their villages. Either way, Cauterets and the N-PY resorts are worth a visit for all ski fans.
The common thread in all the films this year was surely the spirit of adventure. From Alaska to Japan the powder was clearly deep and something to envy, but movies like Journey to Kyrgyzstan also brought to light the variety of ways traveling through skiing can change your perspectives. Faction and Gear4Guides are doing something great here, a fun video and a very worth course, check it out below…
The Pyrenean category was take by the crew “Whats your name” for their insatiable energy and enthusiasm for their home resort. What was learnt in all the local movies was although these ski areas may not be large in skier capacity or vertical drop, they have some great peaks and can have some epic conditions when the snow comes.
The most unique part of the whole festival was certainly watching the RipCurl Movie – Revel from the thermal baths. Epic! The whole festival made us dream and talk of adventures to fill our winter. Be that be a trip to Japan or exploring the local hills, we came out pumped to explore new terrain!
FULL RESULTS HERE
MOVIE “Journey to Krygusyan”
MOVIE “REVEL – part 3 Alaska”
MOVIE “Film festival video”
As the snow begins to fall across the Northern Hemisphere, athletes across the world are preparing for another season of exciting action on the prestigious freeride tour. The 2016 edition of the SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR is destined to be one for the history books as it will host the most talented freeriders on the planet competing on legendary venues across the world for a total prize purse of 467,000 USD.
With a total of 62 athletes representing 14 countries, this diverse assembly freeride athletes is composed of 27 male skiers, 14 male snowboarders, 14 female skiers, and 7 female snowboarders. Some of the most recognized names in their respective disciplines will face-off during the five competition stops over the 2016 season. These finely tuned athletes will test their limits after putting in countless hours of physical and mental preparation over the summer months. Athletes will attempt to secure their name in freeride history as they push the limits of the sport on the road to the Bec des Rosses in Verbier, Switzerland.
As the sport of freeride grows by leaps and bounds every year, the SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR is proud to welcome Peak Performance as the Outerwear Partner for the tour this season. Founded in Åre, Sweden in 1986, Peak Performance develops gear as a result of an organic process marrying function with fashion.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL FIVE LEGENDARY VENUES:
Vallnord Arcalís, Andorra – January 23, 2016
Few people have even heard of this hidden gem deep in the Pyrenees mountains straddling the France-Spain border – but that doesn’t mean that this ski resort in Southern Europe isn’t gaining a reputation among hardcore freeriders for having incredible terrain and a welcoming alpine culture.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France – February 6, 2016
The legendary alpine playground with a rich history of alpinism and freeride will once again welcome competitors to the Mont Blanc massif. With stunning vistas in every direction and a population of hardcore mountain enthusiasts, Chamonix is guaranteed to deliver an exciting event.
Fieberbrunn Kitzbüheler Alpen, Austria – March 6, 2016
Anyone who has been to the Austrian Alps know that mountain culture runs deep in the Tyrolean Pillerseetal valley. Fantastic terrain combined with a legendary event village and warm welcome from the local community is a treat for athletes and spectators alike.
Haines, Alaska, USA – March 17, 2016
Descending the impossibly steep and aesthetic terrain of the Alaskan mountain is every freerider’s dream. This dream becomes reality in one of the most unique venues in freeride history. Take a ride on the wild side as riders push their limits on the most revered lines in the world, far from any ski resort or chairlift.
Verbier, Switzerland – April 2, 2016
For over 20 years competitors have given their most astounding performances during the Xtreme Verbier. It’s a place where legends are made and broken on the most committing and infamous venue of the tour: the Bec des Rosses. The intimidatingly exposed pyramid-shaped peak has long challenged top riders to face their fears and put everything on line to the seek the glory of victory on the definitive grand finale of the tour.
Not all riders will get a chance to prove their skills on the last two stops (Haines/Verbier) as they are required to make the cut-off after the first three events for Haines, and again after Haines for Verbier. This reduction in the competitive field ensures the highest level of competition for these spectacular venues and amazing performances throughout the season.
Stay tuned to www.freerideworldtour.com for the latest news, developments, and stories as athletes prepare for the upcoming season.
Fans can follow the FWT and view the live webcast on: www.freerideworldtour.com
Text by l’IFFF
Countless helicopter runs give way to camping on glaciers, sledding, splitboarding and ski touring, and thankfully, creating awareness about the fragility and beauty of our environment is the bottom line of many of the films.
The good news is they still show a huge display of powder slashes, sick exposed lines and the exploits of outstanding athletes. Having evaluated all this –not without heated but respectful arguments- the Jury, under Regis Rolland’s lead, has decided to award the Best Film 2015 to TimeLine Mission’s Degrees North.
“Xavier De Le Rue is a true forerunner who is constantly taking snowboarding to the next level. The TimeLine guys keep pushing the limits to find new ideas for their films to make each of them an event in its own right.”
AWARDS 2015
Best Film: Degrees North
Best Cinematography: Sugar Mountain
Best Editing : Jumbo Wild
Freeride Spirit: Conquering the useless
Best Short Film: Journey to Kyrgyzstan
Best Pyrenean Short-Film: La Rumeur des Alpes
Public Award by La Dépêche du Midi: Odisea
The Freeride Spirit Award has been one of the most controversial, just as the definition of the award itself; everyone has a their own idea about it.”Conquering the Useless is in our own opinion the perfect example of a freeride film: sick runs, commitment, travels, an endless quest…an authentic film with a pretty modest budget that you really feel like watching again.”
We’d like to thank the town of Cauterets, Cauterets 6 Met, our partners, the media and mostly all of you who were here to share these unforgettable moments with us. See you next year!