The iconic Swatch Nines Snow 2025 has delivered a spectacular showcase of athletic progression, creativity, and camaraderie, solidifying its reputation as one of the most inspiring events in action sports.
Held in stunning Schilthorn, between 7 and 12 of April, Swatch Nines Snow brought together a powerhouse lineup of more than 50 world-class skiers and snowboarders, among them Swatch Proteam athletes Nico Vuignier, Mia Brookes, Patti Zhou, Kaishu Hirano and Swatch Canada athletes Brooke D’Hondt, Max Moffatt, for a week of non-competitive sessions on one of the most creative and playful custom-built setups constructed to date.
Under perfect weather conditions, with a massive Big Air Jump designed with innovative features like mirrors and precision-engineered rails as their playground and the pristine Swiss Alpine backdrop adding to the spectacle, the world’s best threw down some jaw-dropping tricks, showcasing their unmatched creativity and skill in the snow.
Highlights of the week:
- Øyvind Kirkhus (SNB, NOR) landed a switch backside quad 1620—a world’s first trick in snowboarding
- Luca Harrington (SKI, NZL) stomped a switch triple cork 1980 Esco, only the third time this trick has been landed by a skier
- Vincent Veile (SKI, GER) became the first German, and third person ever, to land a quad cork 1800
- Heavy action went down on the teardrop rail, with jaw-dropping tricks from the likes of Mia Brookes (SNB, GBR), Max Moffatt (SKI, CAN), Lyon Farrell (SNB, NZL) and Kirsty Muir (SKI, GBR)
Mia Brookes stole the spotlight, landing some incredible tricks including a cab 900 tail to 50-50, which scored her the title of “Best Trick” from her fellow athletes. This inspiring showcase of talent, follows a sensational season that saw Mia securing the overall Snowboard Park & Pipe title with 500 World Cup points, delivering seven podium finishes—including victories in Beijing, Klagenfurt, and Laax—and showcasing her exceptional skill across both Big Air and Slopestyle disciplines.
True to its inclusive spirit, Swatch Nines 2025 embraced creativity from action sports athletes of all kinds. Swatch Proteam stars Sam Pilgrim and Erik Fedko brought their MTB magic, while Matthias Dandois lit up the course with his BMX brilliance. Even Hawaiian surf sensation Noah Beschen added to the excitement, testing his skills on the course. Swedish freestyle skiing phenomenon and Swatch Proteam newcomer Jesper Tjäder brought incredible energy and presence to the event. Unable to test out the course due to injury, he channeled his creativity into capturing all the action through his camera lens, offering a unique perspective on the event. Rising star, freeride skier Mila De Le Rue and skateboarding street supremo Gustavo Ribeiro, were also at the event, each adding their unique flair to the experience.
With new entries added to the record books, a huge crowd of fans wowed and another amazing display on a course built for progression, Swatch Nines Snow 2025 has set the scene of the next electrifying chapter of the Swatch Nines: Swatch Nines Surf 2025 which will be held between 23 and 25 June, 2025 at Waco Texas!
In the meantime, fans can relive the magic of Swatch Nines Snow 2025, through official recap videos, athlete edits, and behind-the-scenes footage, now available at swat.ch/Swatch_Nines_Snow_2025.
