Snowboarding
Get ready, Breckenridge—something big is dropping this winter. The Rockstar Energy Open is making its snowboarding debut at Breckenridge Ski Resort, December 19–21. Over three days, the mountain will turn into a full-on winter festival with high-energy competitions, live music, art, and an interactive fan village all set against Breck’s legendary peaks. Think world-class riders, fresh creative vibes, and a new spin on what a snowboarding event can be.
Gabe Ferguson. Photo: Clavin
The inaugural snowboarding edition of the Rockstar Energy Open will include both men’s and women’s divisions and spotlight a star-studded roster of Rockstar Energy athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard, Colorado native Nik Baden, and fan-favorite Iris Pham. Powered by Rockstar’s sustained mind-body energy, these athletes will take center stage at Breckenridge Ski Resort, alongside many other invited pros and emerging talent.
The Rockstar Energy Open will also debut a new world-class, rider-designed course created in partnership with Snow Park Technologies and the Breck Terrain Park Crew. The competition venue will feature a unique multi-terrain setup unlike traditional slopestyle, halfpipe, or big air formats.
“I’m beyond excited for the Rockstar Energy Open to come to Breckenridge,” said Red Gerard, professional snowboarder and Rockstar Energy athlete. “Growing up riding in Summit County and seeing how the snowboarding community has evolved makes this event even more special. It’s going to be awesome competing alongside veterans and rookies and bringing the energy of snowboarding to my home turf.”
Nik Baden. Photo: Boll
The Rockstar Energy Open at Breckenridge will bring together more than 60 top snowboarders, including the top 10 men and women selected through the event’s Video Qualifying Series (VQS). In the lead-up to the live event, the VQS offers riders around the world the chance to compete alongside invited pros by submitting their best video parts on Platfrm channels between October 27 – November 23.
A panel of veteran freestyle snowboard judges will review submissions and award weekly cash prizes for standout video parts, including Best Men’s Part, Best Women’s Part, Best Trick, and a Viewer’s Choice Award based on fan votes. For official rules and submission details, visit ThePlatfrm.com.
“We’re excited to bring the Rockstar Energy Open to Breckenridge, a place with such a rich snowboard history,” said Steve Mateus, Director of Sports Marketing at Rockstar Energy. “After seeing the incredible energy the Rockstar Energy Open brought to the skateboard community in Portland over the past two summers, we’re thrilled to expand that spirit into snowboarding. This event represents a new approach that stands apart from traditional snowboard competitions, empowering the next generation of riders and giving them a stage to show the world what they’re made of.”
Sam Taxwood. Photo: Boll
The Rockstar Energy Open will coincide with Breck’s Ullr Fest, a 60+ year-old, one-of-a-kind winter celebration that features the world’s longest shotski, a town parade, and a massive community bonfire. The Rockstar Energy Open kicks off a winter of incredible events at Breckenridge, including the return of the Resort’s Peaks & Beats Concert Series. The best way to access the slopes during and beyond the festival is with the best deal in the industry, the Epic Pass, at EpicPass.com. Like Ullr Fest, the Rockstar Energy Open will be free and open to the public, with VIP upgrades available for those seeking an elevated experience. Fans worldwide can catch all the action via more than ten hours of livestream across ThePlatfrm.com, FuelTV, and other global platforms.
“Breckenridge has long been at the heart of snowboarding culture, and we’re proud to build on that legacy by hosting the Rockstar Energy Open,” said Jon Copeland, Chief Operating Officer of Breckenridge Ski Resort. “This event ties together world-class athletes with an incredible mountain experience, defining the future of high-energy mountain event experiences. We’re thrilled to welcome the competitive snowboarding community back to Breck this December.”
Mons Roisland. Photo: Clavin
Stay tuned for more details on live music, invited athletes, sponsors, and festival activations. For the latest updates, visit rockstarenergy.com and ThePlatfrm.com, and follow @rockstarenergy, @breckenridgemtn, and @theplatfrm on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
