After the second day of SBMC was cancelled due to weather, this year’s champions were determined based on two days of competition. The classic run in “Ravinen” featured breathtaking performances that led to several shifts in the standings from day one. In total, riders from 20 different nations competed in what is the world’s oldest freeride competition.

Telemark
SBMC is one of the few competitions that still features a telemark category, which is highly appreciated by both the crowd and the athletes. As seen so many times before, this year’s champion is Erik Nordin—arguably the best telemark freerider in the world.

Snowboard
This year’s women’s champion is Tua Gröndahl from Finland. Tua’s powerful riding impressed everyone with high speed and perfect flow. In the men’s snowboard category, a Swede took the top spot. August Coster, who has reached the podium several times before, ticked all the judges’ boxes with his playful style and big tricks and is the 2026 champion.

Skiing
In the women’s ski category, Fien van Zweiten from Norway left a lasting impression. Competing at Riksgränsen for the first time, Fien delivered flawless technique, big airs, and high speed. She finished ahead of the past two years’ winners, Maria Rydén and Lovisa Rosengren.

The men’s ski category was an emotional rollercoaster. The crowd witnessed a heavy crash when young Vinston Ekstedt lost control at high speed. Fortunately, reports later confirmed that Vinston was doing well considering the circumstances. The competition resumed, and the remaining skiers delivered outstanding runs, resulting in an all-Swedish podium.

In third place was Swedish freeskier Oliver Movenius from Kiruna. Edvin Olsson, who recently qualified for the Freeride World Tour, finished in second place, just as he did last year. The reigning champion, only 16 years old, is Loui Windstedt. Loui’s run in Ravinen was described by many as immensely impressive: a very difficult line choice at high speed, a massive 360 over the biggest rock, and a finish featuring a huge double backflip with a perfectly controlled landing.

Check out all the results

Follow the live stream from the finals by national Swedish television. First start at Ravinen, Nordalsfjäll, at 10.30, Wednesday May 6.

Check it out at here: svtplay.se/nordiska-masterskapen-i-extremskidakning

The weather forecast looked challenging, but today the freeriders in Riksgränsen had the weather on their side. The first of three days of the SBMC is complete, and 65 riders have now qualified for the finals. Also, for the first time, champions have been crowned in the junior categories—U16 and U18—for boys and girls, ski and snowboard.
Check out the qualifications and juniors results

Due to record-breaking interest, the Men’s Ski and Men’s Junior Ski categories are now fully booked. There are still a few open spots for Women Ski, Snowboarders and Tele-skiers.
We are also thrilled to see a record number of international riders joining us from outside the Nordic countries! Find out more about registration to the SBMC.

There is a record number of entries for the 2026 Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships. Registration is now closed and a waiting list has been opened. Congrats to everyone who secured a spot!

We are happy to announce that the qualification day of the SBMC now also include a **FWT Junior Event. A unique chance for U16 and U18 riders to compete against some of the best freeriders on the planet. The junior results will be settled by the results from day 1 of the SBMC.
The junior event welcome skiers and snowboarders. If you want to take part in the full SBMC competition you must be of age 16. Register now for the 2026 SBMC and the 2026 Junior 2*!

Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships in Riksgränsen on May 4-6. The starting field is limited so secure your spot, register today and get the early bird discount! 

The SBMC is not only a championship for fame and glory in the freeride community. It is also the grande finale of the European freeride season with a few days of unforgettable atmosphere, camaraderie and partying in the arctic light. The SBMC is an open freeride competition where amateurs and skilled beginners have the chance to compete against some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. The 2025 champion Max Palm and freeride world tour competitors like Kristofer Turdell, Edvin Olsson and Carl Regner have already signed up for the SBMC 2026. So has the reigning champion Lovisa Rosengren and top challenger Maria Rydén. Sign up now and secure your early bird discount.

Snow conditions were good and the sun was out when the final day of the SBMC went down with an enthusiastic crowd on site. Thousands of online viewers also watched the spectacular show live via national swedish television, SVT Play.

Last year’s women’s snowboard champion, Iina Kurunsaari from Finland, defended her title with solid riding and large, controlled jumps. Tova Nejne (Sweden) once again had to settle for second place, ahead of Claudia Bings from Germany.
In the men’s snowboard category, the leader from the first two days managed to hold his position. This year’s champion is Jonas Nordenström, just ahead of last year’s winner Arvid Gustafsson. Third place went to Collin Viklund, only 16 years old, who impressed with his excellent technique that made riding the Nordalsbranten look easy.

The telemark class had the fewest participants, but the athletes were all the more impressive. As in many previous years, Erik Nordin claimed the title. He was challenged by Iisko Kuusisto from Finland in second place, followed by Oscar Ahlqvist.

The women’s ski class was a close battle over all three competition days between last year’s winner Maria Rydén and challenger Lovisa Rosengren. After a demanding run in the Nordalsbranten, Lovisa Rosengren emerged victorious by the narrowest margin. Maria, always at high speed, was overtaken by Lovisa, who chose a more challenging line and landed a double jump in the cliff section. The day’s biggest jump came from local Riksgränsen skier Selma Palmkvist, who earned a well-deserved third place.

In the men’s ski class, all three competition days were a stunning showcase by world-class skier Max Palm. Max chose extremely difficult terrain where any mistake would have serious consequences. Nevertheless, he managed to complete the biggest jump of the day—a backflip over the cliffs in Nordalsbranten—with full control. Last year’s champion Edvin Olsson, competing for the first time since an injury earlier this winter, took second place with his signature style, high speed and flawless technique. William Larsson, always among the top in Riksgränsen, finished third after a very impressive run in Nordalsbranten. Check out all the results:
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Photo: Lucas Lindfors/SBMC 2025

Today’s finals in Nordalsbranten are casted live by national Swedish television. Link below is active from 10.00 am. First start at 10.30.

Check it out at https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/norrbotten/se-svts-sandning-fran-nordiska-masterskapen-i-extremskidakning