QParks present their first 2016/17 tour stop: Pleasure Jam

When some of the world’s elite of snowboarders gather up to battle it out, serious slopestyle action will come along. Alongside the prize money valuing a total of USD 20.000 for riders, loads of good vibes – and of course the infamous Pleasure Jam parties – will continue the legends and stories. All important facts regarding the contest, raffles and side events are listed here.

For its 14th edition, the Pleasure Jam will return to Dachstein glacier – the proline at Superpark Dachstein will host the first stop of the QParks Tour and the European start of the World Snowboard Tour 2016. The region of Schladming-Dachstein provides the best conditions for the double kick-off: this year again, the glacier park will present a contest setup that will guarantee a thrilling battle for points and prizes.

Contest Facts & Timetable

On Friday, November 18, all participants will get the chance to test the slopestyle setup during the open training session. The serious business will then follow on Saturday when both the qualification and finals will go down on the infamous triple kicker line. There we’ll see who is going to step in the footsteps of last year’s winners Keita Inamura (JAP) and Katie Ormerod (GBR), collecting important points for the World Snowboarding Points List. Among a long line of the world’s finest riders on the starting list, the Austrian Anna Gasser is a definite aspirant for the women’s title – check out who will join her in the starting field here.  

Whoever will eventually step onto the podium of the Pleasure Jam 2016 will get a share of prizes summing up to a total of USD 20.000. Afterwards, at the bottom station of the Dachstein gondola the riders and fans will get together and finish off the contest properly with drinks and chatters. Take a glimpse at the time table here so you don’t miss a thing!

Undoubtedly, style won’t come to short – and will be rewarded with the Best Trick Award powered by PortugalSurfCamp. The most outstanding trick of the day will earn the winners and their plus ones a 3-week-long stay at the PortugalSurfCamp - including accommodation and flight.

Pleasure Jam Video-Challenge presented by Kirk’s Camp

Fancy a starting position? Then, sneak into the starting field by taking part in the Pleasure Jam Video Challenge: Just send in a short video sampling of your best snowboard tricks until October 19 and grab the most votes at the following Facebook voting – all details about the raffle can be found here. Besides the coveted starting position at the contest, you’ll get a free lift ticket and a brand-new skate-deck.

Public Park, Sleep & Ride

Those of you not competing should not miss out on the Pleasure Jam 2016 either: Except for the pro line at Superpark Dachstein, the entire park is open to the public. Whether you choose to shred or prefer watching the contest action lazing around the chill area, is totally up to you.

The legendary after-party in the town of Schladming is just another reason to drop by. Nobody has to leave the QParks Jammer Time at the Cult Club too early to drive back home, the region of Schladming-Dachstein offers Sleep & Ride Packages. For more information about the different packages click here.

Check out the official 2016 teaser plus photos from previous years below.

The season starts with us! Stay up-to-date on the Pleasure Jam website and the Facebook event page! 

Pleasure Jam 2016 – Official teaser (by QParks)

Photo gallery