Spring Battle 2025
March 8th - 12th, 2025
“It was a really big week” – the Spring Battle 2025 Slopestyle Awards went to Zoi Sadowski Synnott (NZL) and Liam Brearley (CAN).
Two ideologies came together at the Absolut Park Spring Battle 2025: The mission was clear: to combine the independent elite snowboard competition, which has existed since 2002, with the FIS Snowboard World Cup. The Spring Battle Award Show marked the climax of a week full of top-level freestyle action at Absolut Park.
Zoi Sadowski Synnott (NZL) and Liam Brearley (CAN) took full advantage of the innovative format, winning the Slopestyle competition with some of the best runs ever seen.
Local hero Anna Gasser finished third in the Slopestyle and also won the Best Trick Rail award.
“It was important to keep the freedom and flexibility we have at Absolut Park and during the Spring Battle intact,” said Seppi Harml, head of Absolut Park.
The project has proven to be a great success, as the results clearly show.
A Unique Snowboarding Format – Spring Battle 2025
The Spring Battle 2025 followed an innovative format without strict rules. 100 men and 60 women had four days to capture their best Slopestyle run on video. Using follow cams and FPV drones, the action was filmed from every angle, showcasing freestyle snowboarding at its finest.
“The Spring Battle is something special. It pushes us to perform at the highest level for four days straight and to continuously improve the perfect run,” explains Anna Gasser.
Zoi Sadowski Synnott – The Perfect Run
Zoi Sadowski Synnott (NZL) dazzled with an incredible Frontside Bluntslide 450, a Cab on to Flip off, and a Backside 1260. With these impressive tricks, she won the Slopestyle competition for women and now leads the Snowboard World Overall Ranking (WSPL) with a perfect 1000 points.
The Strong Men’s Field
The men’s competition featured top-level snowboarders, including Olympic gold medalists Red Gerard (USA) and Mark McMorris (CAN).
Liam Brearley (CAN) delivered an outstanding run, winning the Spring Battle 2025.
“The Spring Battle is awesome because you get to see so many creative runs and different lines. It’s great fun riding with all the other athletes,” says Liam Brearley.
Best Rail Trick – A Competition Like No Other
Alongside the Slopestyle event, the Spring Battle Best Rail Trick competition was held in front of the Chill House. Anna Gasser took first place with a perfect Switch Lipslide Transfer 270, followed by Paula Benito (ESP) and Laura Zaveska (CZE). For the men, the title went to Petr Ershov (RUS), with local hero Clemens Millauer finishing second.
Afterparty and Highlights
The Spring Battle Award Show seamlessly transitioned into an unforgettable afterparty at the new Dips&Drops Sporthotel Flachau, where DJ Stylewarz provided the beats.