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Snowboard Slopestyle makes its debut at the Innsbruck Rookie Fest Registrations are officially open for the Innsbruck Rookie Fest , set to return from February 20th to 22nd, 2026, at the iconic Nordkette Skyline Park , high above the city of Innsbruck . Now in its 8th edition, the event marks a major step forward in the evolution of the World Rookie Tour . The big news for 2026 is clear: for the first time in its history, Snowboard Slopestyle officially joins the Innsbruck Rookie Fest. After years as a key reference point for freeski progression, the event opens its start gate to snowboarders, transforming Innsbruck into a true dual-discipline World Rookie Tour stop. A milestone moment that expands the event’s vision and brings new energy to one of the most iconic freestyle venues in the Alps. Riders will drop into a slopestyle course overlooking the Innsbruck skyline, set in a unique alpine environment above the city. The Nordkette Skyline Park is internationally known for its dramatic setting and progressive terrain, shaped by the experienced Skyline Park Shaping Crew to support safe progression, creative lines and confident riding. Both freeskiers and snowboarders will face a high-level contest setup designed to

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Gunild Spiess was a bold personality, the matriarch of a large loving family, an intrepid community organizer and an inspiration to countless people in her life. To experience her vibrant charisma please check out the Vimeo: “Many Faces of Gunild.” (https://vimeo.com/164792151) Born Gunild Dörr on April 21st 1926 in Munich Germany, she passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 25th 2026 in Toronto. Gunild was married to Fritz Spiess (predeceased 1998) for almost 50 years. She is survived by her three children Lorraine Spiess, Veronica Zufelt and Carl Spiess (Jennifer), her beloved grandchildren Jonathan Zufelt, Vanessa Zufelt (Len Vonk), Christopher Carl Zufelt (d. 1990), Phillip Spiess, Geoffrey Spiess (Michelle) and Katherine Spiess, her chosen grandchildren Sebastian Spoerel, Adrianna Spoerel and Jessie Burris, and two great-grandsons Timo and Ollie Vonk. In 1951 Gunild and Fritz emigrated to Canada at Pier 21 (https://5104.sydneyplus.com/final/portal.aspx?lang=en-US). Two years later they explored the Key River on a camping trip to Georgian Bay. The discovery of that quintessential Canadian landscape sealed their decision to spend the rest of their lives in their adopted country. Gradually Fritz established his career as a pioneering cinematographer and after his death Gunild spent years organizing his film archive