Fresh Snow for Snowfest Innsbruck 2025

The fourth edition of Snowfest Innsbruck took place from November 21–23 in the heart of city center. Right on cue, fresh snowfall created a beautiful winter backdrop and an atmosphere that thrilled riders and spectators alike. In front of an excited crowd, Marie Kuhlmann (GER) and defending champion Moritz Amsuess (AUT) claimed the Snowboard titles, while Laura Wallner (AUT) and William Bostadlokken (NOR) topped the Freeski podiums. Innsbruck marked the third stop of the Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Tour 2025.

Rock A Rail Snowboard – Electric atmosphere in heavy snowfall: As tradition has it, the snowboarders opened Snowfest Innsbruck on Friday, this time in thick snowfall that added an electric atmosphere to the event. In the women’s field, two riders repeated their podium results from Thun: Anne-Sophie Lechon (BEL) finished third again and also earned the Best Trick Award for her Frontboard on the Down Flat Down Rail. Mia Langridge (GBR) delivered another strong performance and secured second place, matching her Thun result. Once again, the biggest surprise came from 14-year-old Marie Kuhlmann (GER). After already impressing in Hintertux, she continued her incredible run and celebrated her second Rock A Rail victory of the autumn. In the men’s category, 16-year-old Colin Frans (USA) impressed with technical tricks such as a Backside 360 to Frontside 180 Out on the Down Rail and a Switch Frontboard Pretzel Out on the C Rail, earning him his third consecutive podium after Hintertux and Thun. He finished third behind Jed Sky (USA), who made exceptional use of the entire setup and drew attention with moves like a 50-50 into Melon Drop. The win ultimately went to Moritz Amsuess (AUT), who successfully defended his Innsbruck title. His Gap to Rail Frontboard was the best trick of the day.

Rock A Rail Ski – Home advantage used to perfection: On Saturday, the spotlight shifted to the freeskiers, and especially the Austrian women made the most of their home advantage. Laura Wallner (AUT) delivered a confident performance to take a well-deserved win. Sarah Schönach (AUT) continued her strong form from Hintertux and claimed another second-place finish, while Ella Hall (GBR) completed the podium in third. In the men’s field, the technical riding level was pushed to another level. Stefano Gallina (ITA), the breakout winner from Hintertux, impressed once again with strong transfer attempts and the best trick of the day, which earned him third place. Ryan Stevenson (USA), a Rock A Rail veteran and former Innsbruck winner, secured second place. At the top of the podium stood William Bostadlokken (NOR), who claimed his first Rock A Rail victory thanks to a versatile selection of tricks.

Snowfest Village – Winter sports up close: The Snowfest Village was buzzing throughout the entire weekend, offering a wide range of winter sports experiences for all ages, from luge and skibob to snowboard and alpine skiing stations. On Sunday, the ramp was dedicated entirely to young riders: under the guidance of professional coaches, kids and up-and-coming talents were able to try the features themselves and experience the setup firsthand.

1. Marie Kuhlmann, GER

2. Mia Langridge, GBR

3. Anne-Sophie Lechon, BEL

1. Moritz Amsuess, AUT

2. Jed Sky, USA

3. Colin Frans, USA

1. Laura Wallner, AUT

2. Sarah Schönach, AUT

3. Ella Hall, GBR

1. William Bostadlokken, NOR

2. Ryan Stevenson, USA

3. Stefano Gallina, ITA

More info and updates: www.snowfest.eu, www.rockarail.tv

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