Backcountry Invitational

Best riders in the world. Perfect conditions. Multiple destinations 💫

Here’s a recap of the best moments at the kickers during our last event in Nendaz, Switzerland 🤩

⛷️ .bachofner ._gams

Next stop: Ushuaia, Argentina 🇦🇷 Sep 5-26

Want in? Applications are open.
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We’re going back to the end of the world 🔥

📍 Cerro Martial, Ushuaia 🇦🇷
🗓️ Weather window: September 5–26

Last year we rode the Martial Glacier for the first time — a test event, a small window, our first time chasing the perfect day far from home. The snow was firm and unforgiving. It delivered anyway.

This time we’re back with a wider window and one goal: find that perfect day. We’ll call the final date just days before, once the conditions are right.

Every rider invited gets:

- 3 nights’ accommodation (3-star or higher, breakfast included)
- 3-day ski pass
- Airport transfers, both ways
- Daily transport between hotel and resort
- Gym access for your whole stay
- Lunch on all three event days
- A closing asado — the traditional barbecue where we share the last night together
- Access to all the content we create, to use on your own channels

Want in?
Apply through the link in our bio ⛷️🏂 🙌🏻

Shaping the perfect day with us:



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What a day at the Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2026 by The North Face ⛷️🏔️

Here’s a recap of the best moments at the Focus Water kickers — big sends, clean landings and pure style 🤩🙌🏻

Missed the Live Show? Watch the full replay now.
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What a day at the Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2026 by The North Face ⛷️🏔️

Here’s a recap of the best moments at the kickers — big sends, clean landings and pure style 🤩🙌🏻

Missed the Live Show? Watch the full replay now.
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Athlete of the Day — Men’s People’s Choice 🔥

Jordane Legal earned your votes with a standout run — featuring a huge ~45m backflip — securing 3rd place on the men’s podium 🥉

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This is what a perfect day looks like 💫

From the first light to the last cheers after the podium 🏆🍾

A full day following the riders at the Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2026 by ⛷️🇨🇭

Would you like to ride with us at our next events this year? Comment INVITATION and we’ll send you the link to join the candidates list 😝🙌🏻

HIGHLIGHTS RECAP 🔥

Nendaz 2026 by 🇨🇭

As always, bluebird skies, untouched powder, insane riding, and the best vibes for a perfect day!! 🤩

This edition hit differently. A secret venue deep in the mountains, away from the resort, and a brand new live show format 💫

A bold move. A real challenge. And it delivered 💯

Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible — especially the shapers, mountain ops crew and safety team. None of this happens without you 🙏



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Ski Men: .5050 ._gams .bachofner

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Video Production:
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Photo: .barron
Graphic Design: .ch

Head of Event:
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Head of Safety: Fabien Papilloud
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Livestream Production:
Livestream Script: Alicia Cenci
Livestream Hosts:

VIP: Thierry Morand

🚨Destination unlocked🚨

This March, we’re bringing the quest for the perfect day to Sugar Bowl, California 🇺🇸

This stop of the will be a test event, with a weather window from March 23–27. We’ll confirm the final date 2 days in advance to secure the best possible conditions ❄️☀️

Disney Nose will be our playground, featuring natural lines, cat-built jumps, and rails 🏔️

Come hang at the bottom of the venue and watch the action. Expect live music and good vibes all day. No backcountry travel needed — it’s in-resort, easy to access, and built for riding without the extra mission 🙌🏼

Want to compete? Comment INVITATION and we’ll send you the details to join the candidate list for a chance to earn a spot 😝⛷️

Best crashes of the Nendaz 2026 🚀💥

Time to relax at 🙌🏻

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Women’s best trick 🔥

With a beautifully executed double backflip off kicker, french rider earned the Women’s Best Trick award at the Nendaz 2026

Nendaz 2026 by

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