THE WORLD’S top Big Air snowboarders, including British Olympian Billy Morgan, hit the awesome Capital city of the Alps, Innsbruck, on February 3rd and 4th for the World Air + Style Festival
Forty of the top big air riders, and for the first time, eight of the world’s top women boarding tricksters take centre stage at Innsbruck’s Olympiaworld for the second leg of the three-event world series.
Founded in Innsbruck and now in its 34th year, the event has become a global sensation, with the World Series kicking off in Beijing in November, and following the Innsbruck stint, moving to Los Angeles for the final leg on February 18 and 19.
Headliners for the founding city’s event include winner of the first Beijing leg, Norway’s Markus Kleveland, Canada’s Sebastien Toutant and Darcy Sharp along with top ranked Brit Billy Morgan. See the full riders list at http://bit.ly/2iJP4bU .
Sebastian Toutan
In the shadow of the Big Air slope, two music stages, hosting 16 major live acts are set to create one massive winter urban vibe. Headliners include German hip-hop legends Beginner, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro, The Naked and Famous and Pendulum (DJ Set).
And if you fancy getting some slope-style practice in, while visiting, you’re in luck. Innsbruck, has some of Europe’s finest snowparks right on its doorstep at the Olympia Ski World with its nine ski areas and funparks.
To check out the Air + Style action in person, tickets start at €69; visit www.airandstyle.com to book. For Innsbruck accommodation visit www.innsbruck.info/en/ .
There are direct flights to Innsbruck from most major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol. Check out British Airways, Monarch, EasyJet, Thomas Cook Airlines for great deals.