TL;DR – Top 5 Events & Cheapest UK Deals

• X Games Aspen – 23–25 Jan 2026 → Flights + accom from ~£500
• Freeride World Tour (6 stops) → Packages £800–£1,200
• Snowbombing 2026 – 6–11 Apr → £399 Crystal Ski / £299 self-drive
• Nine Royals / Spring Classics → Hidden gems under £450
• British riders to watch: Mia Brookes, Katie Ormerod, Henry Shackleton

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The Big Hitters At A Glance

Event	Dates	Vibe	UK Package From	Best For
X Games Aspen	23–25 Jan 2026	Big Air insanity	~£500 + ticket	Switch 1980s & knuckle hucks
Freeride World Tour	Dec 25 – Mar 26	Backcountry cliffs	£800–£1,200	Powder hunters
Snowbombing	6–11 Apr 2026	Rave + rails	£399 (Crystal) / £299 drive	Party animals who still send it
Nine Knights / Royals (TBC)	Spring 2026	Creative features	£450–£600	Style masters

1. X Games Aspen 2026 – 25th Anniversary Madness

Red Gerard already said he’s going for the switch backside 1980. Enough said.

2. Freeride World Tour 2025/26 – Pure Soul Shredding

Six stops of cliff-dropping glory. Val Thorens is back, Verbier is wilder than ever.

3. Snowbombing 2026 – The Greatest Party on Snow

Forest raves at 2 a.m., Penken Park laps at 9 a.m. £299 if you drive and split fuel – absolute steal.

Hidden Gems Every UK Rider Needs

• Brits Week Laax – British takeover, cheap flights to Zurich
• Spring Break Festival Sölden – €99 lift pass + rave
• Rise Festival Les Deux Alpes – £349 packages live now

Female & Adaptive Riders to Watch

Mia Brookes (17!) already threw a switch bs 1620. Anna Gasser coming back stronger. Adaptive scene is exploding – keep eyes on Mike Schultz and Para Snowboard World Cups.