The Ursus Snowpark hosted the highly anticipated Slopestyle Finals of the World Rookie Freeski Finals 2026 in Madonna di Campiglio, successfully completed on Thursday after being postponed due to challenging weather conditions earlier in the week.
The delay proved to be the right call, allowing riders to compete in better conditions and deliver high-level performances across all categories.
Rookie Boy Podium
Finland’s Kalle Palkinen claimed the victory, securing the 2026 World Rookie Champion title after finishing third in last year’s edition.
🥇 Kalle Palkinen (FIN)
🥈 Alex Putzer (ITA)
🥉 Leo Brucic (AUT)
A strong podium confirming both progression and consistency at the highest level of the Rookie category.
Grom Boy Podium
The Grom Boy Category showcased the rapid progression of the youngest riders, with technical runs and impressive control throughout the course.
🥇 Neo Zingg (SUI)
🥈 Filippo Farina (ITA)
🥉 Antoni Grellet (SUI)
Grom Girl Podium
New Zealand’s Michaela Bridgens confirmed her dominance by taking her second consecutive win in the Grom Girl Category.
🥇 Michaela Bridgens (NZL)
🥈 Naiomie Koller (SUI)
🥉 Alani Klebeck (SUI)
Her performance highlighted both consistency and technical progression, reinforcing her position among the top young riders on the international scene.
A week of progression
Despite the initial weather challenges, the 2026 edition of the World Rookie Freeski Finals delivered once again a strong level of riding, confirming the event as a key platform for the next generation of freeski athletes.
From Grom to Rookie categories, the Finals highlighted a clear trend: higher technical level, stronger consistency and a growing international field ready to step into the future of freeskiing.
