March 13-20, 2027 in Kappl, Austria
The Poederbaas Freeride Festival is a week-long event in Kappl, a small resort with endless possibilities for freeriding & close to Ischgl. Go skiing or snowboarding, test skis, join clinics and end the day at our legendary après-ski parties. For those who like a challenge, there are 3 open competitions during the week: the Dutch/Belgian Freeride Championships, Dutch/Belgian Vertical Skimo Championships & Waterslide Contest. Explore new terrain, push your limits & become part of the community!
Is this event for you?
Everybody is welcome during the Poederbaas Freeride Festival. Whether you're an experienced freerider or prefer to stay on the slopes, we guarantee you'll have a great time. Bring your friends or come by yourself and meet new friends.
To join the freeride competition, you need to be able to ski or snowboard down a black slope without hesitation/stopping. It's good if you have some freeride experience but you don't need to be a pro. If it's your first time, joining one of the snow safety clinics is mandatory. If you have any questions about your participation please don't hesitate to contact us!
Weekly outlook
- Saturday - Arrival
- Sunday - Clinics, Test Center & Welcome Party
- Monday - Vertical Skimo, Clinics, Test Center, Rail Contest, Après-Ski & Theme Party
- Tuesday - Clinics, Test Center, Après-Ski
& Riders Meeting - Wednesday - Freeride Qualifier, Test Center
& Après-Ski - Thursday - Freeride Finale, Test Center & Après-Ski
- Friday - Test Center, Waterslide Contest, Prize Giving & Closing Party
The programme of the week always depends on the weather conditions, so it can slightly change. Friday is a weather day, meaning that the competition can also be moved to Friday.