Swatch Nines at Schilthorn, Switzerland, Invites Public on April 13

Render of the Swatch Nines course at Schilthorn, Switzerland. | Image: supplied by Swatch Nines

From the April 9-13, Swatch Nines will take over the slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland, for a session of the superlative variety. Top athletes from across the spectrum of freestyle skiing and snowboarding will take part in sky-high sessions on this year’s monumental hip feature, while a public day invites all comers to witness the action in person.

PUBLIC DAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Mark your calendars: On Saturday, April 13, the general public is invited to experience Swatch Nines for themselves. Visitors are guaranteed a day to remember as the stars of the Nines athlete roster put on a show. The Public Day is free to attend with a Schilthorn ski pass, available here, for skiers and snowboarders only—no foot traffic allowed.

Program for the public day on April 13. | Image: supplied by Swatch Nines

3D RENDERS REVEALED: FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE 2024 SWATCH NINES SETUP

The centerpiece of this year’s setup is the “Perfect Hip 2.0.” Designed to send riders sky-high, this 20-meter-high colossus features seven different takeoff options. But that’s not all: Above the hip a unique feature nicknamed “The Portal” offers a variety of unconventional transitions, while below the hip a veritable playground of features awaits with bowls, tunnels, volcanoes, gaps and other playful possibilities.

Another insane set-up for this year’s Swatch Nines. | Image: supplied by Swatch Nines

RIDERS’ ROSTER: AN ECLECTIC MIX OF WORLD-CLASS TALENT

A crack team of riders from around the globe has been assembled to test the limits of this year’s setup. The roster includes snowboard royalty such as Anna Gasser (AUT), Valentino Guseli (AUS) and Markus Kleveland (NOR), while among the skiers Sarah Hoefflin (SUI), Alex Hall (USA) and Nico Porteous (NZL) will be in attendance. Check the attached graphics to see the complete roster.

This year’s athletes feature some of the biggest freestyle talent in the world. | Image: supplied by Swatch Nines

BECOME A NINE: THESE FOUR WILDCARDS WILL JOIN THE CREW

Each year the Become A Nines video contest offers unknown or up-and-coming riders the chance to join this exclusive session. Hosted in collaboration with Method Mag and Downdays, this year’s contest has once again revealed the amazing depth of talent in freestyle snowsports. For the snowboarders, Leilani Ettel (GER) and Vlad Kahadrin will join the party, while Flora Tabanelli (ITA) and Juho Saastamoinen (FIN) will join the skiers.

PHOTOS

The photos below show the crew at Schilthorn hard at work getting the course set up for Swatch Nines. It is looking truly incredible, like every year!