LAAX opens Natural Snowpark "Free60

The winter sports resort LAAX is known for freestyle, four varied snowparks for every level as well as the largest halfpipe in the world. Since last weekend, a further, fifth snowpark is available to action-hungry skiers: The new "Free60" Natural Snowpark between Crap Sogn Gion and Plaun. The special feature: The elements stand in the unprepared terrain, are made of wood and covered with snow.

The fact that LAAX is the paradise for freestylers was recently proven by the winter sports resort at the international World Ski Awards, where it was named the world's best freestyle resort for the sixth time in a row. And this title is not undeserved: year after year, LAAX tinkers with new offers to provide its guests with even more fun on the mountain. Thus, a unique project was created in late fall 2021: a new, fifth snowpark called "Free60". The counterpart to the popular P60 Snowpark, however, is located away from the groomed slopes and parks, in the open, ungroomed terrain.

A deep snow dream comes true

The opening of the Natural Park "Free60" was long awaited. Thanks to the fresh snow that fell in February, there was definitely nothing standing in its way. On the route from Crap Sogn Gion to Plaun, two different runs are now ready to be ridden on skis or snowboard. They consist of successive elements such as ramps, rails, bridges, pillows and pale jams. There are about 18 of them. The elements, also called obstacles, were made of wood from the region by members of the piste and rescue team and the snowpark crew of LAAX.

Full commitment for action hungry

The team was inspired by the Red Bull Natural Selection Tour of US professional snowboarder Travis Rice. For Mike Zeller from the Piste and Rescue Service, it was quickly clear that something like this was also needed in LAAX: "Freestyle and freeriding simply belong together and it was a great experience to implement such a unique project together with the snowpark team. We hope to see many enthusiastic faces in the park.".

The initiators are well aware that the Free60 Snowpark is aimed at advanced to very good riders. After all, it takes quite a bit of skill to maneuver the snowboard or skis through the deep snow, to conjure up stylish tricks over the obstacles in between, and to land them safely. Nevertheless, the team was keen to include elements for different riding levels, so that you can slowly approach the bigger and more difficult obstacles.

The park is located on an avalanche-safe slope. Especially when there is plenty of fresh snow, the conditions are perfect for an action-packed adventure in natural terrain. Guests can find out about the official opening status of the Free60 Snowpark on a daily basis on the live page at live.flimslaax.com/snowparks inform