Hintertux, AUT The Hintertux Park Opening once again brought the international snowboard and freeski community together in Zillertal for the traditional start of the season - for the 22nd time (October 2–4). Three days of riding together, sessions and plenty of side events centered around Betterpark Hintertux at Hintertux Glacier. Plenty of sunshine, a great atmosphere and lots of familiar and new faces once again made the Opening what it has been for so many years: a big reunion for the scene at the start of a new season.

The conditions for making it all happen were anything but a given this year. Following a hot summer, conditions on the glacier were challenging. That a high-quality park was ready for the Opening was largely thanks to the huge effort of the Betterpark Shape Crew, who managed to build a park that left nothing to be desired.

Community, sunshine and riding together: And the community showed up! Riders from numerous countries, brands and fans made the most of the sunny days with runs, park sessions and time together on the mountain. US snowboard superstar Zeb Powell also made a quick appearance, stopping by Betterpark Hintertux during the Opening. At the On-Snow Test in the Snowfest Village at the Fernerhaus, visitors tested the latest gear, caught up with old friends and made new connections.

Beyond the main sessions, there was plenty of room for the shared experience that has always been part of the Opening. The Movie Premiere Night at the Tux Center brought everyone together on Friday evening, before the Canary Cartel Playground Session invited everyone back on Sunday to wrap up the weekend on snow.

Under the particularly challenging circumstances this year, it became even clearer what has defined the Hintertux Park Opening for so many years: the riders, brands, crews, kids and everyone who returns to Hintertux year after year to ride together and celebrate the start of a new season. Three sunny days and a weekend that once again proved: Community makes the difference.