ABOUT THE COMPETITIONS
NK & BK Freeride
NK & BK Vertical Skimo
Rail contest
Waterslide contest
Everything you need to know
Over the years, the Poederbaas Freeride Festival grew into a big event with multiple competitions and enough to do. For more information on specific elements, scroll down, and if you have any questions feel free to ask them by sending us a message on instagram or an email to info@poederbaas.com.
NK/BK Freeride
In the Dutch/Belgium Freeride Championships riders get one chance to do a run on a face that is communicated the day before the competition. Their run is judged by a panel of judges based on 5 criteria;
- Line-choice: is this a unique line? Different or more technical than others?
- Control: Control is crucial in big-mountain riding. Having it means success, while losing it can be fatal.
- Technique: Does the rider have a good technique or are they side slipping?
- Fluidity: Is the athlete riding their line in one run or does he/she stop all the time?
- Air & Style: if the athlete takes cliffs does he stick them or is this too much risk for him and causes a crash?
The competition consists out of a qualifier and finale day. Every participant joins the qualifier and based on their performance the judges select the riders that qualify for the finale.
NK/BK Vertical Skimo
In addition to the NK/BK Freeride, we also host the NK/BK Vertical Skimo. This is an exciting uphill time-based competition where participants race each other on tourski's and splitboards. It's the newest discipline on the Winter Olympics.
The track is 3,5km and 600hm and usually finished in max 90 minutes. This is a nice challenge to join if you're fit or a runner, and you don't necessarily have to have a lot of experience touring. If you have a ticket for the Freeride competition, you can join the Vertical Skimo for free.
RAIL CONTEST
We’re bringing something brand new to the Poederbaas Freeride Festival: a Rail Contest!
Right next to the Schafstall, we’re turning up the heat with heavy tricks, loud cheers and full-on festival vibes. Step up, throw down, and you might just take home some sick prizes.
And when the contest is done… we’re not stopping. We’re rolling straight into the 90's party.
Waterslide contest
Put on your most original outfit & join the waterslide contest! Race down on ski's or a snowboard and splash through our waterpool in the most original way. Laughs guaranteed. There is a judge and prize-giving, so bring your best outfit and go for it!
Fun with friends
The best part? Meeting a lot of sport-minded people with the same mindset. Ride powder with people who have the same passion as you & become a part of the community!
Check Kristy's first time
