the quest for the perfect day

The world's best riders. Perfect conditions. Multiple destinations.

6

years of BC Invitational

3

continents

8M+

views on socials in 2025

1000+

media outlets worldwide

What is the Backcountry Invitational?

It's a competition, yes. But not like any other.

The perfect powder day with your homies taken to the next level.

Untouched powder, hand-shaped features, the world's best riders, and one perfect day to send it. No pressure. No panels. No politics.

At the end of the day, the riders vote. The best run wins. Simple as that.

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Learn more

UNTOUCHED LINES · HAND-SHAPED FEATURES · POWDER · BLUE BIRD SKIES · BY RIDERS FOR RIDERS · SWITZERLAND · ARGENTINA · NEW ZEALAND · AND BEYOND ·

UNTOUCHED LINES · HAND-SHAPED FEATURES · POWDER · BLUE BIRD SKIES · BY RIDERS FOR RIDERS · SWITZERLAND · ARGENTINA · NEW ZEALAND · AND BEYOND ·

  • Markus Eder

    ‘‘The last weekend was crazy! It was simply incredible! The snow conditions, the course, the atmosphere throughout’’
    ‘‘I think it was a great day and really important for skiing!’’

  • Arianna Tricomi

    ‘’Best competition in the world, the freeski scene needs more of this, thank you so much!’’

  • Alex Hackel

    ‘’This event is so special... I can't wait to take part in more competitions like this.’’

  • Tiemo Rolshoven

    ‘’I'm still overwhelmed by the emotions and sensations I experienced taking part in what still feels like a daydream. You really know how to organise an event!’’

  • Kendall Goodman

    ‘’The best experience from a skier's point of view’’

  • Newschoolers

    ’The Backcountry Invitational = the event of the year?’’

  • Downdays

    ‘’The Nendaz Backcountry Invitational was a legendary competition’’

  • Alex Williams

    ‘’Best event ever.’’

  • Tobias Sieder

    ‘‘It was amazing. Definitely the best competition I've ever done.’’

our events

OUR last event

New format!

One week after the event. Commentators watching the best footage for the first time — live, unscripted, no dead time.

Six hours of competition distilled into two and a half. Every send. Every fall. Every moment that mattered.

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Watch full re-play

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News and articles

  • Rafferty Burrowes floats over the Backcountry Invitational course. Treble Cone 2025. Photo by Neil Kerr

    Athletes React To Backcountry Invitational Test Event in New Zealand

    The event is a bit like the Freeride World Tour—if you plopped a few jumps in the middle of the course.

    Sep 4, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

    Full article
  • The Nendaz Backcountry Invitational pairs powder with slopestyle jumps. Photo: Antoine Fournier/Nendaz Backcountry Invitational

    The Nendaz Backcountry Invitational Is Going Global

    The beloved off-piste slopestyle competition has two new stops in the southern hemisphere.

    Aug 15, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

    Full article
  • Photo: Hugo Schleicher/Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2025

    Multiple Skiers Make History at Swiss Backcountry Freestyle Competition

    By chucking an enormous double backflip, Astrid Cheylus accomplished a world’s first.

    Jan 15, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

    Full article

  • Pro Skier Checks Out "The Most Underrated Ski Event"

    Nendaz Backcountry Invitational should probably be on your radar.

    Jan 31, 2024 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

    Full Article
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