Maighelshütte

The sixth Kick The Vik Eco Freeride Contest took place in the Oberalp region from March 22 to 24, 2013. Skiers and snowboarders made the pilgrimage to Maighelstal to compete against each other in a big mountain freeride competition and to ski good lines together. The ecological concept is the central element here: the riders ascend under their own steam, neither snowmobiles nor helicopters are used. The riders rate each other's runs and the winner is the one who has received the most votes.

The friendly freeride contest Kick the Vik is taking a step back to its roots this winter season and is bidding farewell as a qualifier for the Freeride World Tour. From March 22 to 24, 2013, the SAC Maighelshütte on the Oberalp Pass will once again be taken over by a manageable number of deep snow enthusiasts on one board, two thick slats or heel-free. The most impressive line choice and riding style will also win on the contest day. Freeride World Tour criteria ?! No thanks! Our roving reporter Hanna will be at the start again this year at Powderguide to report for you.

On Saturday, March 18, 2012, 59 skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers tackled the rocky and challenging competition slope of the Piz Piogn Crap in the Maighelstal valley on the Oberalp Pass. All participants were treated to some great freeride action.

From March 16 to 18, a very special freeride contest will take place in the Grisons Oberland for the fifth time – The Eco Freeride Contest "Kick the Vik"!