Banked Bakony 2025
- When?
- 07-08th February, 2025
- Where?
- Ski Arena Vibe Park, Eplény, Hungary
Hey amazing people, Welcome to BB25!
Last year was an absolute mayhem with two days of pure fun snowboarding and partying. The weather was quite challenging but despite the unlikely warm and slushy conditions we could pull together an event for the history books and celebrate the fastest and smartest riders together.
Yes, it is this time of the year to get those racing legs ready, sharpen the weapons and put on the dancing boots. Banked Bakony 2025 is happening soon and the battle for the legendary - handmade - razorback trophy is just around the corner.
We invite all the passionate riders, film makers, family and friends globally to carve in the deep banks and join the show from Friday to Sunday with two full-day of snowboarding, photoshooting and partying.
Here is the deal:
- deeper banks, radical turns
- unconventional lines
- diverse racing categories, in order to make sure everyone fits in the club he/she would love to;
- free practice on Friday
- freestyle photo session on Friday night;
- 'Riders Village' at Zirc with gatherings and AfterParty;
- free beer and BBQ on Saturday;
- live music and good vibes w/ DJ Jami;
- 1000 EUR cash prize to the fastest rider!
Save the date in your calendar and stay tuned for more details and further information!
about banked bakony
Banked Bakony is an annual snowboard gathering to celebrate our beloved sport and the community we all live for - with some real "Eastern vibes" in the heart of the picturesque Bakony, Hungary.
The main attraction is a mad banked slalom race on Saturday, but the show starts the day before and ends until the last man standing the other morning.
It is a classic "non-competitive" competition, where legends are not only born on the mountain, but also grab the shovel, raise the glass in the bar or play some music for the fans!
Regardless of gender and ages we were attracting over 120 participants last year from ten racing countries, such as Austria, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, UK, Argentina, Romania and oc Hungary. The youngest competitor was only 6 years old while the wisest one was over 60 years of age. It is a great feeling to see generations merge together and celebrate the pure beauty of snowboarding during this event.
BB25 SCHEDULE // DAY1 - Friday (07th February) *
| 11:00 - 16:00 | Race office opening hours, hand out of the bibs |
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Banked Slalom course is Open for Friday free practice runs (for registered riders only - with bib numbers) |
| 18:00 - 21:00 | ReShape - Banked Slalom course is closed! |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | The Night of the Living Shreds - Freestyle Snowboard Jam |
| 21:00 - 24:00 | Friday WarmUp Gathering @Rider's Hotel, Zirc (Bagolyvár Fogadó) |
| *we reserve the right to change the chronology |
BB25 SCHEDULE // DAY2 - Saturday (08th February) *
| 8:00 - 10:00 | Offline registration at the Race Office, hand out of the last bibs |
| 9:00 - 11:00 | Practice runs (for registered riders only - with bib numbers) |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Rider’s Meeting |
| 11:30 - 15:00 | Banked Slalom Qualifications |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Reshape for Finals (course is closed) |
| 15:15 - 16:30 | Banked Slalom Finals |
| 17:00 - 17:15 | “The Last Train in the Banks” |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Awards Ceremony |
| 18:30 - 20:00 | ‘Apres Ski’ @SíAréna Terasz |
| 22:00 - | AfterParty @Rider's Village, Zirc (Bagolyvár Fogadó) |
| *we reserve the right to change the chronology |
BB25 REGISTRATION FEE - CASH ONLY (should be paid at the Race office)
BB25 SHRED PACK - 12,000 HUF / 30 EUR
• Banked Bakony merch and sponsor gifts;
• Banked Bakony sticker pack;
• exclusive right of using the Banked Slalom racing course on Friday and Saturday;
• discounted price on the two-days lift passes.
The total number of racers are limited to 150.
Make sure you will be one of them!
BB25 Saturday Slalom Divisions will include:
Mini-Shreds (boys and girls born after 2012)
Groms (boys and girls born between 2008-2012)
Open (men and women from all ages)
Masters (gentlemen and gentlewomen born before 1986)
Elite (men from all ages)
ProPolicy: the Banked Bakony Elite divisions are reserved for any rider who is currently participating, being promoted as a professional athlete in the sport of snowboarding or considers him/herself as a former professional snowboarder. When in doubt, please enter the division you think you can win.
BB25 SATURDAY SLALOM RULES
1. Each competitor will have two, timed qualification runs. The fastest single run time counts for the final ranking.
NOTE: We organize finals in the Elite Men and Open Men divisions, plus in any division where the registered number of competitors exceeds ten!
2. The starting order for both qualification runs is the same and will be announced at the Riders Meeting.
3. The use of certified snow sports helmet and protective equipments are recommended during the competition.
4. Everyone who signs up for the event will compete at their own risk.
5. The organizers are not responsible for any accidents that may occur during the event.
6. By signing up for the event, all participants consent to the use of photographs and videos made of them for commercial and promotional purposes by the organizers.
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Presenting Sponsors: Síaréna Vibe Park; MSBSz
Main Sponsors: Red Bull; Nitro Snowboards; Oakley; Barion
Contributors: Monyo Brewing; Pinetime Clothing; Store13 Hungary
Media Partner: Method Mag
Banked Bakony is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour.
Check last year's madness HERE!
SEE YOU IN THE TROUGH FELLOWS!