WRT 2020 updates: from the Alps to USA and back

The World Rookie Fest in Livigno celebrated its 15th edition with an astonishing slopestyle contest and many unforgettable moments for all 100 athletes from 15 nations who joined the event ... watch the video highlights below. 

After the kick-off in Livigno, Italy, the Black Yeti will cross the ocean and land in Vail, USA, at the Colorado Rookie Fest on January 26, 2020, where both snowboarders and freeskiers will enjoy the first halfpipe contest of the season.

Then, Mammoth Mountain will host REV TOUR Rookie Fest, the second tour stop in the USA, from February 7th - 9th, 2020 where both slopestyle and halfpipe contests will be offering to snowboarders and freeskiers from February 5th - 6th, 2020.

The third tour stop of the World Rookie Tour in the USA will be Colorado Rookie Fest in Keystone, on February the 8th, with a slopestyle contest for snowboarders and on February the 9th for freeskiers.

All the information can be found HERE, this is the contact e-mail: registration@worldrookietour.com

Stay tuned and save the date for 2 new events coming soon in the prestigious European ski resort of Ruka and Madonna di Campiglio.

QKLS Rookie Fest will take place in Ruka, Finland, from January the 29th to February the 2nd. It will be the only WRT event in the Scandic area and we expect a great challenge among the Nordic rider to conquer one of the 12 qualification spots for the end of season World Rookie Finals. Also, the event will offer unique side activities and the opportunity to see the northern lights.

Ursus Rookie Fest will happen in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, from March the 15th to the 19th, 2020. With a slopestyle contest, open to both snowboarder than freeskiers, it will offer a unique lifestyle program, with afternoon activities in the Freestyle Academy to train in parkour, gymnastics, climbing, and skateboarding. Also, the entire event crew will stay in the same hotel, ensuring a great experience for all.

The World Rookie Tour is organized by Black Yeti company in collaboration with National and International Sports Associations and it is made possible by Red Bull, Völkl, Marker, Union Bindings, TSG Protection, Level Gloves, Surftolive.com, Jail Jam, Elle-Erre Easy Flag, Rock&Ride, Jart Skateboard, and Moon. You can follow the World Rookie Tour on our international media partners Sequence Magazine, Boardriding.com, Prime Snowboarding, Prime Skiing, Sourge Skateboarding, and Quattro Media.

The WRT is organized by the Black Yeti company in collaboration with International and National Sports Associations. It consists of a selection of high quality International events, in snowboard, freeski and skateboard, the so called “Rookie Fests”, reserved for riders under 18’s only, in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia. The World Rookie Tour consists not only of competitions: it also features loads of other activities to help rookies in their personal and athlete grow, such as photo & video shootings, avalanche and rescue clinics, meetings with photographers and international team managers, parties and English talks. Since the foundation in 2005 it awards tickets to world class events such as The Arctic Challenge, The Air & Style, the X Games, the Audi Nines, Red Bull Roller Coaster, Simple Session, Mystic Cup, invitations to professional photo & video shootings, and freeride trip in Southern Hemisphere. Every year the tour crowns the World Rookie Champions at the end of season “World Rookie Finals”, a unique event where the best youngsters from all over the world compete and have fun. More information at www.worldrookietour.com

Communication Manager World Rookie Tour

Marco Sampaoli - marco@moonsrl.it – Phone +39.059.9783397 or +39.340.328.55.69

Event Coordinator World Rookie Tour

Meinhard Trojer - meinhardtrojer@powdern.com – Phone +43.650.5637424