5TH — 6TH OCT

WHAKAPAPA FREERIDE FESTIVAL

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Take on Whakapapa's natural terrain and put your freeride skills to the test.

Take on Whakapapa's natural terrain and put your freeride skills to the test.

5TH — 6TH OCT

The Freeride Festival brings skiers and snowboarders together for two competitions, each offering a different way to take on the mountain. Race against the clock or show the judges what you've got in the freeride competition.

Entry is $35 for one event or $60 for both. Register below and pay your fee online here.

Enter one event or take on both!

Enter one event or take on both!

ROGUE RUN

A timed race through off-piste, natural and bumpy terrain where speed is the name of the game. Each competitor gets two runs, with their fastest time counting towards the results.

Competition categories will be confirmed based on entries.

FREERIDE

Forget the clock, this one is all about how you ride. Competitors take on a freeride course with each run judged by three judges on overall freeride performance.

Each competitor will have up to two runs, subject to conditions and operational constraints, with their best run counting towards the results.

Here’s everything you need to know before heading UP HERE:

For those entering the freeride competitions, please ensure you read the following key info.

Before you arrive - checklist
Freeride Comp | Monday 5 October - On The Day Info
Rogue Run | Tuesday 6 October - On The Day Info
Check the weather forecast for conditions and our report page
State Highway 1 - Travel via Taupō Disruptions
After the laps wrap up...

After the laps wrap up...

...the maunga comes alive. For just $160, you can get a bunk for 2 nights at an RMCA lodge of your choice, hearty breakfasts and dinners, plus full access to our after-dark live music and party sessions over at the UASC lodge.

The lineup is awesome: Grains, Birdparty, Boggie Bunnie, Tūi Band, Babetech, Gudus and more! So book yourself a spot and get excited!

For more info, email filippo.gasparini@gmail.com

Thanks for our 2026 Freeride Festival Supporters!