An intense and exciting day unfolded at the Ursus Rookie Fest, as the Boys Finals officially went down at the Ursus Snowpark. Both Grom Boys and Rookie Boys categories dropped in, delivering a full day of high-level snowboarding and confirming the strong momentum of this year’s edition.
From the first runs of the morning, the focus was clear: stay solid, manage pressure and put down clean lines when it mattered most. The finals highlighted the depth of talent across both categories, with riders showing confidence, control and a strong understanding of the park setup.
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In the Grom Boys finals, the competition stayed tight until the very end. Hartley Zietsh (AUS) took the win with a composed and well-executed performance, standing out for consistency and control under pressure. Valter Pazeri (ITA) followed closely in second place, delivering a strong final run that kept the fight open until the last drops. Ukko Raaitikainen (FIN) finished third on the podium, confirming a solid performance and the high potential already visible at Grom level.
Groms Boys Podium
The level stepped up even further during the Rookie Boys finals, where experience and technical awareness played a key role. Pyro Posio (FIN) claimed the top spot with a convincing run, setting the benchmark for the category and showing maturity throughout the final phase of the competition. Lenny Collomb Paton (FRA) secured second place after a focused and competitive performance, while James Garth (AUS) rounded out the podium in third place, closing a final that showcased the depth and competitiveness of the Rookie field.
Rookie Boys Podium
The Boys Finals once again confirmed the role of the Ursus Rookie Fest as a key stop within the World Rookie Tourcalendar, where young riders can test themselves in a real competitive environment and take meaningful steps forward in their progression.
With the Boys Finals now wrapped up, the event continues to deliver strong riding, international energy and that unmistakable World Rookie Tour atmosphere in the heart of Madonna di Campiglio.
