Longboard Classic: A quarter of a century!

Stuben, Arlberg (AUT) April 13, 2024

The legendary Longboard Classic celebrates its birthday ... and gives itself a book.

The "Woodstock of Snowboarding" has been attracting over 500 soul surfers, longboarders, off-piste enthusiasts and snowboard legends from all over the world to Stuben am Arlberg for 25 years to celebrate their passion for snowboarding. This year, on April 13, 2024, it's that time again.

However, the 25th year is characterized by one special feature: A big birthday deserves a present. And the organizers are giving themselves one with the "Longboard Classic 25th Anniversary" book.

"It's a declaration of love for snowboarding," says Paul Gruber, who has been snowboarding for 45 years and founded the "Longboard Classic" in 1999. The book is also an attempt to reappraise 25 years of intensive festival history for everyone, and beyond that to the beginnings of the sport. Paul Gruber and his team spent 10 months researching, sifting through over 6000 photos, compiling rankings, writing texts and filling 144 pages with pure snowboarding love.

The book is published in two languages (German/English) and is richly illustrated. The texts tell of times gone by, but also of the ever-growing passion for the sport. "Longboard Classic 25th Anniversary" is available exclusively on and for Longboard Classic 2024 in an edition of 600 copies.

Further information on the program, accommodation, photos and movies from the last 25 years can be found at www.longboardclassic.com.

Hard facts
Event: Longboard Classic, 25th edition

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: Stuben am Arlberg (A)

Format: Le Mans Mass Start - Top to Bottom Snowboard/Longboard Race

Ratings: LBC Masters, LBC Old School, LBC No School, LBC Legend World Tour

Participants: approx. 500 from all over the world

On Stage: Mortal Kombat Soundsystem feat. UCee

Entry fee: Euro 60 (incl. day ticket, event shirt, lunch and drink), registration in the event tent on site

Credo: The Longboard Classic is the Woodstock of snowboarding for soul surfers, longboarders, off-piste enthusiasts and snowboard legends from all over the world to ride together with friends, have fun and celebrate the spirit of snowboarding together.