After a qualification day under light snow falls, the sun came back in Ischgl for a super final day at the 2013 Volkl World Rookie Finals for an unforgettable edition. Jonas Bösiger interrupted the scandic legacy and bring back in Swiss the World Rookie Champion title for the male category, while Katerina Vojackova from Czech Republic conquered the femal title.

A perfectly shaped Ischgl Snowpark hosted the most amazing challenge ever for the titles of 2013 World Rookie Champion. The level in the final was extremely high and all the riders pushed their limits starting from the early morning trainings with double to double, corks and huge back side rodeo from the first and second jumps. The competition format was judging in overall impression, with 3 run each rider, best run counted for the final ranking.

85 riders from 20 nations landed in Ischgl, Austria, for the most awaited youth snowboard event of the season: the 2013 Volkl World Rookie Finals. The event started with a sunny training day in a perfectly shaped Ischgl snowpark consisting of 3 big table top with kickers, a huge hip and a final multi-rail obstacle. A big surprise was announced during the first day of the event: the winner will be awarded with a wildcard to the first Air & Style event of the next winter season.

All the riders had a great first day on the mountain, with perfect snowpark and weather conditions, showcasing a high level of riding already during the trainings.

Great snowboarding, unforgettable concerts and parties mixed with live art performances!
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Oslo - March 9th, 2013

At the final men's Halfpipe event of the season, The Arctic Challenge, Peetu Piiroinen was crowned World Snowboard Tour Overall Champion in Oslo Vinterpark today. "It feels so incredible of course that I was still able to win the Overall title after Ståle got it last year. It's just so hard nowadays, because the riding level in both Slope and Pipe is getting higher and higher. It's a lot of work, if you want to be good in both disciplines. Ståle and I had a really good battle, unfortunately he didn't make it to the final here at the Arctic Challenge, it would have been nice to battle it out till the end." Peetu commented on his 4th World Snowboard Tour title.

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At the final men’s Halfpipe event of the season, The Arctic Challenge, Peetu Piiroinen was crowned World Snowboard Tour Overall Champion in Oslo Vinterpark today. “It feels so incredible of course that I was still able to win the Overall title after Ståle got it last year. It’s just so hard nowadays, because the riding level in both Slope and Pipe is getting higher and higher. It’s a lot of work, if you want to be good in both disciplines. Ståle and I had a really good battle, unfortunately he didn’t make it to the final here at the Arctic Challenge, it would have been nice to battle it out till the end.” Peetu commented on his 4th World Snowboard Tour title.

Last day at the NESCAFÉ CHAMPS with the Junior CHAMPS and the DJ JIB JAM to finish off.
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Iouri Podladtchikov's final run at the Arctic Challenge. The World Snowboard Tour brings you the latest snowboard runs from the final 6Star World Snowboard Tour stop, the Arctic Challenge,in Oslo.

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Taku Hiraoka's final run at the Arctic Challenge. The World Snowboard Tour brings you the latest snowboard runs from the final 6Star World Snowboard Tour stop, the Arctic Challenge, in Oslo.

America sweeps Woman's Podium, Finland's Janne Korpi prevents a route...

All but perfect conditions create all time riding conditions as 16-Year Old Ty Walker (USA) confirms her status as the Über rookie taking out the 22nd Edition of the NESCAFÉ CHAMPS building Slopestyle points for the 2013-14 season.
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For competitive snowboarding, 2013 has been a year for reminiscing and good times; from legends' sessions at O'Neill Evolution and the historical 20th Anniversary of Air&Style, to a genuine retro look and feel etched all over the Burton European and US Open. We also saw legends like Gian Simmen saying goodbye to the competition scene and moving on to new chapters in their lives.

Why have we felt so nostalgic this season? It might have something to do with the insane amount of progression the sport is currently witnessing; but we would like to stop for a minute, catch our breath and take five from concerning ourselves with the future and dive deeper into the marvellous tale of snowboarding.