The two french riders Dora Kuentz and Gabin Bouzanne win the 4* Engadinsnow FWT Qualifier finals in the snowboard women’s and men’s category. Ulla Gillot from Austria takes home the win in the Ski Women’s category, while Edvin Olsson from France wins the Ski Men’s category.

The Engadinsnow 2024 in Silvaplana is unique worldwide and combines innovation and freeriding for more than 20 years. The format pairs two riders in a team, tackling the challenging terrain of the Corvatsch North Face together. The Freeride skiers and snowboarders race down the rocky cliffs and steep slopes, showcasing their skills in perfect harmony, while going head-to-head in a knock-out system versus their opponents. The youngsters Austin Pickett (USA) and his compatriot Tyler Blocke...

The climactic Day 7 marked the culmination of the U21 World Championships and iQGames Silvaplana, featuring the Medal Series as the decisive closing act. The day's forecast unfolded as predicted, with persistent rain casting an atmospheric backdrop for the final battles. The Medal Series served are the final series of races that decides on who will be crowned World Champion. In the men's fleet, Gaspard Carfantan of France clinched victory in the grand final, triumphantly securing the U21 Wor...

Day 6 of the U21 World Championships & iQGames Silvaplana (SUI) encountered a dynamic Day 6, marked by an intriguing set of slalom racing and rain. The day's action commenced with the first start at 12:00 PM, capitalizing on a robust yet variable wind that necessitated the choice of slalom racing due to its patchy and gusty nature, a testament to the varying wind strengths across the expansive lake. The day's racing itinerary initiated with the women's fleet embarking on 3 slalom races, foll...

The marathon, distinguished by its extended duration of around 1 hour, held a distinctive challenge. Due to the size of Lake Silvaplana, the race format necessitated five laps around the lake, encompassing a significant portion of the locale. the marathon is known for the "rabbit start," an exciting starting method where athletes follow behind a boat surging over the starting line, contributing to a spectacular start of the race. After five laps around Lake Silvaplana and approximately 50 mi...

A spectacular day of racing unfolded on Day 4 of the U21 Worlds & iQGames Silvaplana (SUI), characterized by impeccable sailing conditions that allowed for a total of 5 races in both the men's and women's fleets. The day dawned with the ideal wind speed ranging between 15 to 17 knots, accompanied by the sun's warmth, setting the stage for another day of racing. In the men's fleet, Gaspard Carfatan from France showcased remarkable skills, clinching victory in 4 out of the 5 races. This comman...

The racing excitement at the Silvaplana event took an unexpected turn on Day 3 as the elusive Maloja wind failed to make its anticipated appearance. The initial forecast hinted at a possibility of northward winds, signaling that the renowned Maloja wind might not grace the event today. In response, the race committee presented two alternatives, both poised to offer captivating engagement to the athletes. The first option on the table was a speed challenge, brimming with enticing rewards in...

Overall winners crowned Vice Marathon World Champion & Swiss National Champion Martin Stosek (CZE) and Marc Stutzmann (SUI) winning the men title 2023 Cape Epic winners, Kim Le Court (MRI) and Vera Looser (NAM) are the first team to win the Cape Epic and the Swiss Epic in the same year In its 10th edition, taking place from 15 – 29th of August 2023, the SPAR Swiss Epic is one of Europe’s premier mountain bike stage races. The five-day stage race takes in 339km and 10.850m of climbing. A...

St. Moritz has hosted the SPAR Swiss Epic on two previous occasions, and with over 400 kilometers of dedicated MTB trails, and many dual-purpose trails surrounding the town, it is easy to understand why. Stage 3 explores these trails like never before and includes flow trails in the loop around St. Moritz in its 58km and 2.100m of climbing. The men race had some drama as Torpado Factory, Casey South (SUI) and Jakob Dorigoni (ITA) made an early move in the race. Their attack was successful...