Hintertux Park Opening celebrates its 20th anniversary with perfect snow conditions
Betterpark Hintertux is looking ace right now!
20 years of Hintertux Park Opening is truly a milestone! The traditional kick-off of the park season is celebrated from October 3 – 6, 2024. For the anniversary event, Mother Nature has delivered just in time with abundant snow, ensuring that the Betterpark Hintertux will be at its finest, offering perfection conditions. A wonderful gift for the 20th birthday!
International top riders have announced their participation, including an illustrious Norwegian quintet with seasoned pros like Ståle Sandbech, Fridtjof Tischendorf, and Torgeir Bergrem. Alongside Canadians Truth Smith and Frank Jobin, and Iceland’s Halldor Helgason, known for his wild tricks, they, and many more, will christen the big jump at the first Transfer Session of the season. It’s all about “airtime” at “Werni’s Transfer Games by Quiksilver”, a session open for anyone to join.
Marvin Salmina; Photo by Max Glatzl
The snowboarders won’t just be flying over the jumps but also over the rails, with a spotlight on the “SANE! Metal Battle” Rail Jam on Saturday evening. Participants will include the 2023 Rock A Rail Tour winners Paula Benito (SPA) and Leon Gütl (GER). Young Austrians Selin Lakatha, Hanna Karrer, and Kristina Holzfeind aim to make a strong statement for the local snowboarding scene. Among the men, Norwegian Øyvind Kirkhus is one of the favorites. Anyone can make it to the finals – all they need to do is sign up and take part in the “Metal Battle” qualifiers to snag one of the last spots for the big show at the valley station. The setup promises incredible action that’s sure to thrill the audience.
DID YOU KNOW? Many of the riders have a long history with the Opening and been regular participants over the years, some even as part of the “Kids Shred” program when they were younger. The “Kids Shred” is key element of the Opening since many years. Since last year, it’s been under the wing of Austria’s snowboarding legend Gigi Rüf. Annika Morgan, who regularly makes it to World Cup podiums today, Moritz Amsüss, Maxi Preissinger, and Kuba Hrones are just a few of today’s stars who took the chance as youngsters to get tips from pro riders and photographers.
Max Glatzl; Photo by Marvin Salmina
POPCORN – The side program has a lot to offer, while also staying true to the classics. Friday’s “Movie Premiere Night” features the world premiere of “Schnitzeltime II – No Return” by and with snowboarder Clemens Millauer, who, just like in the first part, has gathered his Austrian snowboarding crew for the movie, including Olympic champion Anna Gasser, Gigi Rüf, Adrian Krainer, Sani Alibabic, and Zillertal locals Werni Stock and Tom Tramnitz. Additionally, “SCATTER” from the crew around Leon Gütl will be premiered. An evening to look forward to!
BEATS & DEMO – What’s a snow park opening without parties? For 20 years, snowboarders have been celebrating at the Hohenhaustenne in Tux. Right after the “Metal Battle”, the sound will be cranked up next door, featuring none other than pro rider Ethan Morgan as one of the DJs. Also, the on-snow test of the brands has been an important part of the opening since day one. This year, for the 20th time, is no exception. Whether on skis or snowboard – join us!
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