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Snowfest presents the Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Tour 2024

October 05, 2024

The organizers of Snowfest are excited to present the second edition of the Rock A Rail Ski & Snowboard Tour, which will be stopping in cities across Europe this fall! One setup, two sports, three cities in three countries over three months – featuring world-class street snowboarding and street skiing. Rock A Rail is known for innovative and progressive setups that challenge riders to pull off creative tricks and is the world’s only rail tour for snowboarders & freeskiers.

Rock A Rail Tour 2024 Teaser Snowfest YouTube

The success story of Rock A Rail began in 2011 in the Netherlands. Over the years, what started as a local rail jam has grown into one of the most prestigious in-city snowboard contests, attracting thousands of fans. Since 2022, not only has Rock A Rail taken place as part of Snowfest, but that year also marked the Snowfest debut of the freeskiers. However, this fall they will officially compete under the Rock A Rail banner for the first time, as starting in 2024, Rock A Rail will represent both snowboarding and skiing.

Last year's Rock A Rail setup at the Innsbruck Snowfest. Simon Rainer

Two weeks later, from December 4 – 8, the grand showdown of the 2024 Rock A Rail Tour will take place in The Hague, at the final stop. After years at the Grote Markt, the event will be held for the first time this fall at Koekamp, Laan van Reagan en Gorbatsjov, directly in front of the Central Station, once again with free admission. The crème de la crème of street snowboarders and street skiers will gather, as not only the day’s victory is at stake in the birthplace of Rock A Rail, but also the prestigious tour title. Last year’s champion, Mees Ostdijk, will do everything he can to be on top of the podium once again.

THE SETUP – Mastermind Stefan Plattner is behind the 43-meter-long, 17-meter-wide, and 7,5-meter- high structure with a unique setup. It’s the centerpiece of the tour! After months of meticulous preparation, him and Gerben Verweij from GV-Constructions came up with the “Rock A Rail Cage”, featuring unique features with numerous riding options that have never been see before and will challenge riders in creative ways. A world-class “playground” for freestyle athletes from around the globe. The best jibbers on one and two boards will mix with Olympic champions and world champions, leaving the audience in awe.

The Rock A Rail Tour is supported by Red Bull, Blue Tomato and Zillertal.