TL;DR
The Hintertux Park Opening returns for its 21st year, kicking off the winter season from October 3-5, 2025. This event brings together top riders, amateurs, and industry professionals at the Betterpark Hintertux.
Hintertux Park Opening: Annual Freestyle Event Returns
The Hintertux Park Opening, a key event in the freestyle skiing and snowboarding calendar, is set to return from October 3-5, 2025. This marks the 21st consecutive year of the event, which has become the unofficial start of the winter season for many in the snow sports community. The gathering brings together professional athletes, amateur riders, and industry professionals at the Betterpark Hintertux in Austria's Tux Valley.
For 2025, the event organisers are expanding the competition lineup. In addition to the established snowboarding contests, a new freeski competition will be introduced, broadening the appeal of the event. The Betterpark Hintertux, central to the event's success, will be expertly prepared by Wille Kaufmann and his team. They aim to create a park layout that caters to both professional riders and beginners, featuring a range of jumps, rails, and lines suitable for various skill levels.The Betterpark operates on a unique schedule compared to most ski resort terrain parks. It opens in early autumn, closes for the peak winter season at the end of November, and then reopens in April. This schedule allows for an extended freestyle season, with the park typically remaining open until early June.
