Weather update: the schedule for the qulification is postponed 1 hour due to strong winds. New information at 9.45.

Check out the startlist for the SBMC 2023 qualification run:

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The preliminary entry list for the 2023 SBMC is now official! We’re super stoked to welcome the newly crowned FWT champion Justine Dufour-Lapointe from Canada together with the reigning SBMC champion Astrid Cheylus from France. Manon Loschi, France, and swedish veteran Caroline Strömberg are two strong contenders for the title.
In the men’s ski category, the starting field is stacked. Five time SBMC champion and former world champion Kristoffer Turdell is a top prediction for the podium. Former SBMC champions Carl Regnér and Max Palm are two of many strong challengers. Among the Snowboarders, reigning champion Johanna Lindqvist will be challenged by Caroline Kihlström and other strong riders. Former champion Adam Falk and local rider Hans Jonni Lundgren are two of the top names in men’s snowboard.

With the conditions in Riksgränsen looking really good we can’t wait to get the show started!

Check out the entry lists:
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The 2023 Freeride World Champion Justine Dufour-Lapointe coming to Riksgränsen. Photo credit: Jeremy Bernard/FWT.

Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships in Riksgränsen on May 8-10. The starting field is limited, secure your spot and register today! 

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. Freeride world tour competitors like Kristofer Turdell, Carl Regner and Max Palm have already signed up for the SBMC 2023. The SBMC is a *** Freeride World Qualifier Event.

The champions were crowned today after three days of riding. The final battle for the titles took place at the very respected and steep face of Nordalsbranten in Riksgränsen.

Johanna Lindqvist is the well-deserved 2022 snowboard champion. Her impressive riding and airs awarded her the highest scores all three days. Frida Berglund took the second place overall after riding convincingly, just ahead of Caroline Kihlström. 

Snowboarder Richard Croy was untouchable when it came to riding the exposed terrain in the finals. Richard took the title ahead of Hans Jonni Lundgren who’s been riding strong with innovative line choices all three days. Adam Falk didn´t manage to defend his 2021 title, but ended up in third place.

 The young skier from France, Astrid Cheylus, showed what the future of freeride looks like by putting down three solid runs, all including speed and high airs, that awarded her the 2022 title. Sofie Gidlund came second in the overall with three high quality runs including big airs and good speed. Manon Loschi, France, took third place overall after stomping a double rock in the steep terrain at Nordalsbranten.

Kristofer Turdell is the 2022 Scandinavian Champion. He was in the lead after two runs, and managed to pull off the fastest run of the day in Nordalsbranten. Nils Wersén ticked all the right boxes for a jackpot score in his last run, giving him the highest score of the day, and the second place overall. Pluto Maudsley took his career second podium and repeated his third place from 2021.

Check out all the results

All the 2022 SBMC champions. Photo: Erik Westberg

The amazing riders of the SBMC 2022 managed to deliver above and beyond expectations
at the first final run (1 of 2) on may 5. Snow conditions were full on winter, unfortunately with some visibility difficulties.

Snowboarder Johanna Lindqvist repeated her performance from the qualification, and is now in a clear lead. In the women’s ski, Hanna Westman had the highest score of the day after delivering a perfectly executed line including big airs and fluidity. Astrid Cheylus, France, executed another solid run, putting her in second place, but in the total lead.

In the men’s snowboard, Adam Falk is still in the total lead after a great run, just ahead of Richard Croy who delivered a mind blowing run with the highest score among the snowboarders.

Kristofer Turdell chose a very technical top section in Ravinen, and charging it in the poor visibility like there was no tomorrow, super fluid and with excellent control. He received the highest score of the day, defending his lead from the qualification. Nisse Wersén took second place with a similar line choice, finishing his fast run with a huge 360 over the cluster rock in the bottom.

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Richard Croy, advanced in the ranking after a great run. Photo: Erik Westberg/SBMC2022

Nisse Wersén, aiming for the podium at the 2022 SBMC. Photo: Erik Westberg

Hanna Westman, highest score of the day. Photo: Erik Westberg/SBMC2022

There is a risk for poor visibility today but the start is confirmed to 10.30 at “Ravinen”.

The first day of three is accomplished at the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships in Riksgränsen. Snowboarder Johanna Lindqvist is in the lead after a convincing run in the qualification. In the men’s snowboard category, last years champion Adam Falk defended his position.

In the womens ski, Astrid Cheylus, France, took a very technical and steep line choice, that awarded her the highest score of the day. Kristofer Turdell, four time champion in Riksgränsen, took a solid lead in the men ski category. Check out the results:

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Astrid Cheylus, France, qualification winner SBMC 2022. Photo: Erik Westberg/SBMC2022

The qualification venue is now secured after masive snowfalls and course check is open! Start preliminary 12.00.