Snowfest 2024: Innsbruck (AUT) kicks off the winter season with world-class Street Snowboarding and Street Skiing | November 22nd to 24th
From November 22nd to 24th, Innsbruck (AUT) kicks off the winter season with Snowfest 2024 – Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Contest.
Bringing together 50 elite snowboarders and freeskiers from 23 countries, this event marks the second stop of the 2024 Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Tour. Set in the heart of Innsbruck between the Tiroler Landestheater and the historic Hofburg, and framed by the snow-dusted Nordkette mountains, Snowfest offers a breathtaking alpine-urban atmosphere. The event features the massive Rock A Rail Cage, a 43-meter-long, 17-meter-wide, and 7.5-meter-high structure designed for creative and daring tricks.
In the Rock A Rail snowboard competition, Moritz Amsuess (AUT) electrified his hometown crowd in Innsbruck with standout tricks like a Cab 270 Pretzel out and a 50-50 to backside lipslide, earning him first place in the men’s event. Nate Haust (USA) secured second with unreal combos such as a Frontboard 270 out to boardslide, while Peter Ershov (RUS) finished third. In the women’s competition, Paula Benito (ESP) reclaimed her crown with a stunning performance, landing stylish tricks like a Front Blunt Indy and Frontside 180 Switch 50-50 half cab out to take first place. Anne-Sophie Lechon (BEL) claimed second with a solid Frontboard 270 out, while Austria’s Selin Lakatha rounded out the podium in third.
In the Rock A Rail ski competition, Ryan Stevenson (USA) stole the show in the men’s event with a dazzling array of tricks, earning him a well-deserved victory. Tucker Fitzsimons (USA) impressed in his debut appearance, taking second place, while Bendik Rasmussen (NOR) secured third. In the women’s event, Tereza Korabova (CZE) showcased her creativity on the new rail setup to claim the top spot. Alais Develay (FRA) took second, enjoying both the setup and camaraderie, while María Estuu (ESP) completed the podium in third.
Results Snowboard Men | Results Snowboard Women | Results Ski Men | Results Ski Women |
1 | Moritz Amsuess (AUT) | 1 | Paula Benito (ESP) | 1 | Ryan Stevenson (USA) | 1 | Tereza Korabova (CZE) |
2 | Nate Haust (USA) | 2 | Anne-Sophie Lechon (BEL) | 2 | Tucker Fitzsimons (USA) | 2 | Alais Develay (FRA) |
3 | Peter Ershov (RUS) | 3 | Selin Lakatha (AUT) | 3 | Bendik Rasmussen (NOR) | 3 | María Estuu (ESP) |