The Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025 once again delivered an unforgettable weekend in Innsbruck, Austria, where 47 young talents from eight countries competed in a world-class slopestyle showdown. From February 21-23, 2025, the Nordkette Skyline Park set the stage for the next generation of freeski stars, offering perfectly shaped jumps, spring-like temperatures, and the ultimate contest vibes.
Rookies step up: Benjamin Lengger takes the win!
Defending champion Benjamin Lengger (AUT) showed why he’s the rider to beat, throwing down a Switch Left Double Cork 12 Safety Grab on the second kicker—easily the best trick of the event. With this performance, he secured 1st place in the Rookie Men’s category, retained his Austrian Junior Champion title, and added another major win to his collection after medaling at the European Youth Olympic Festival 2025 (EYOF).
🥇 Benjamin Lengger (AUT)
🥈 Marco Klötzl (AUT)
🥉 Lennart Bondarenko (GER)
🚀 Groms on fire: Italy dominates the podium!
The Groms category at Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025 was a showcase of young talent, with 14-year-old Alex Putzer (ITA) leading the charge, followed closely by fellow Italian Jakob Aichner and Austria’s Daniel Starr..
🥇 Alex Putzer (ITA)
🥈 Jakob Aichner (ITA)
🥉 Daniel Starr (AUT)
👑 Girls’ Champion: Aila Paterson takes the crown!
In the Girls’ category, Aila Paterson (GBR) put down an impressive run to take 1st place, securing her spot at the World Rookie Tour Finals in Madonna di Campiglio.
🥇 Aila Paterson (GBR)
🎿 A path to the World Rookie Freeski Finals
With this win, all champions have secured their spot at the World Rookie Freeski Finals, where they will face the best young riders from across the globe.
On the road to the World Rookie Freeski Finals!
With their podium finishes, all winners have earned their ticket to the World Rookie Freeski Finals in Madonna di Campiglio, where they’ll face the best young freeskiers from around the globe.
📍 Why Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025 is a must-watch event
For seven years, Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025 has been one of the top stops on the World Rookie Tour, providing young athletes a world-class platform to launch their competitive careers. With perfect park conditions, elite-level competition, and an incredible atmosphere, this event remains a key stepping stone to professional freeskiing.
World Rookie Tour co-founder Meinhard Trojer summed it up perfectly: “It is still exciting to accompany the stars of tomorrow as they take their first steps in competition, and it fills me with great joy.”
See you next year for another epic edition of Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025! 🚀
The full photo album is now live! 📸
Relive all the best moments from Innsbruck Rookie Fest 2025 with the full photo album on Facebook, shot by Andreas Amplatz! 🔥🏔️
