Event recap: The 2025 Uninvited Euro Open
Photo: Jennifer Lang
The 2025 Uninvited Euro Open | Presented by Union Binding Co. & CAPiTA Snowboards
Mayhofen Austria was the place to be this past weekend as the legendary Jess Kimura headed to town for the Uninvited Euro Open. Last years event was set to be a qualifier for the US final, but the level of riding was so high that the decision was made to make this year an official Open event. The Penken park, like many parks has suffered with a lack of snow this season but you wouldn’t have known this on arrival. The immaculately shaped park was the perfect setting for the 59 riders from all across Europe to throw down their biggest tricks and prove themselves worthy of grabbing the €10,000 prize purse and a coveted invite to The Uninvited Invitational at Woodward Park City, USA.
Caitlin Murray and Joy Dutch on the mics. Photo: Jennifer Lang
The decision to transition from a qualifier to an “Open” was a direct reflection of the progression seen from last year’s event. “Girls showed up from all over the continent to prove they deserve this opportunity, and it made all the effort of putting on the event so worth it! The riding here is on another level and the momentum keeps on building. We uncovered even more hidden gems that will be receiving an invite to compete in America this April for the big prize purse and global recognition," said founder Jess Kimura.
Winner, Emma Lacarrère Photo: Jennifer Lang
Claiming the top spot was Emma Lacarrère, who managed to find one of the biggest transfers we’ve seen all season. Nidecker boards must be built different, because somehow it didn’t snap. Joining her on the podium with another breakout performance was Marie Kuhlmann, at just 14 years old, her riding is already the talk of the town. Judging on this day, we can see why. Rounding out the podium and securing her invite to Woodward Park City was crowd favourite Sophia Schroll (aka Klaus) who is one of the most underrated european rail riders in our opinion. After the event she rushed straight back to Innsbruck for her night shift at the local bar. Team managers, pull out your cheque-books.
The competition showcased high caliber riding, with riders throwing down in an hour-long Qualifying Jam before the field was cut in half for an intense 90-minute Finals Jam. More than half of this year’s competitors were fresh faces, proving that the next generation of streetstyle snowboarders is stronger than ever.
Switch front blunt from Sophia Schroll (aka Klaus) Photo: Jennifer Lang
Certified legend Jess Kimura. Photo Jennifer Lang
Alongside the podium finishers, additional awards recognized standout moments of the event:
Best Trick — Maija Hokkanen hailing from Finland threw down a frontside creeper transfer backboard to claim the Best Trick title.
The Heart Award — Anna Lindsdottir hard-charged her way into winning The Heart Award, embodying the relentless spirit of the event.
Best Slam — Zoé Roffi took an incredibly heavy hit but earned Best Slam after having impressed everyone with her riding on day 1.
Unlike other snowboard contests, The Uninvited stands out as a groundbreaking platform for female riders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of streetstyle snowboarding.
The Uninvited Euro Open is presented by Union Binding Company and CAPiTA Snowboards, with support from Sunbum, Nidecker, Blue Tomato, Penken Park, and Pleasure Magazin.
The winners Photo: Jennifer Lang