Role Models, Spinning, The Kid & Straight Airs:The Laax Open Report
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Role Models, Spinning, The Kid & Straight Airs:The Laax Open Report

Although returning to Laax Open bears some expectable delights, like some insane snowboarding, the good coffee at NoName or the stunning snowpark; every year is different. This time finals got postponed and even cancelled. Also, traditionalists feared that by including Freeski to the Open, the contest might not be the same anymore. Well, it wasn't – but not for the worse. Buckle up for some nostalgia, the queens of snowboarding and a sobbing old man.

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The Crap Show 2023 – Episode 1
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The Crap Show 2023 – Episode 1

Mother Nature has been testing us lately, leaving us with almost no snow and temperatures that we usually get around spring time. Nevertheless, we’re pretty damn proud of the park we were able to build, thanks to the huge efforts of our snowmaking and park building crews.

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Laax Open 2023 – Teaser
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Laax Open 2023 – Teaser

At Crap Sogn Gion mountain at 2,252 masl, 300 riders from all over the world will compete in front of the impressive 360° mountain panorama at the FIS World Cup from 18-22 January 2023.

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Pleasure Recap: Sudden Rush Banked Slalom Laax 2022
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Pleasure Recap: Sudden Rush Banked Slalom Laax 2022

The Sudden Rush Banked Slalom Laax 2022, took place at the weekend and what better way to make a report on an event than to take part yourself? We sent first time racer Stefan Geissmann to take his first turns down the infamous Sudden Rush Laax.

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The Crap Show 2022 - Episode 2
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The Crap Show 2022 - Episode 2

With so many talented riders around for the Vans “Cash for Tricks” session, we took advantage of the situation and shot some clips for a new episode of The Crap Show. You’ll see a lot of familiar faces of locals as well as some Vans team riders in the first part of this new episode.

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How Laax Works: How we minimize the avalanche risk
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How Laax Works: How we minimize the avalanche risk

Snow is the most valuable resource in our Ski Resort. But it can also be dangerous. After a heavy snowfall our team must do a lot of preparation work to minimize the avalanche risk. They have to do avalanche blasting, rescue exercises and train the rescue dogs. Find out more in the latest episode of 'How LAAX Works'.

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Laax Opens Natural Snowpark "Free60"
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Laax Opens Natural Snowpark "Free60"

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

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