
The 2025/2026 season is heading toward its emotional peak. From the snow-covered peaks in Laax to the legendary superpipe in Aspen — our athletes have shown in recent months what relentless training, focus and pure passion for the sport can do. Shortly before the big decisions, we look back with pride on a full winter.
Rise Kudo: an impressive debut
The story of this winter belongs without question to Rise Kudo. At just 16 she took silver in the superpipe on her Aspen debut. In Laax before that she already stood out for exceptional amplitude and precision. Rise stands for a new generation that is enriching the sport with courage and ease. We look forward to following her journey.
Precision in the air: Kira Kimura & Hiroaki Kunitake
There were goosebump moments in Big Air and slopestyle as well. Kira Kimura confirmed his form with bronze in Aspen after already standing on World Cup podiums in Beijing and Steamboat. Hiroaki Kunitake continues to impress with creative lines and consistency that make him a reference for many young riders.
The giants of the halfpipe: Totsuka, Hirano and Barbieri
In the halfpipe we are watching a historic contest at the highest level. Yuto Totsuka and Ruka Hirano keep trading blows at the top of the world — with results in Copper Mountain and Secret Garden. A particular highlight came from young Alessandro Barbieri, who is shifting the limits of the sport with technical innovation and this winter made it clear that the future has already begun.
Inspiration and team spirit: the Tomita sisters and Sara Shimizu
We are especially proud of the closed team performance of our women. Sena and Ruki Tomita showed their class in Laax with top-5 finishes. Sara Shimizu already crowned her winter in December with her first World Cup win and underlined her place in the absolute world elite.
The focus stays sharp
With valuable experience and big results in the bag, the team now travels to Italy. It is the passion of each rider that makes this winter special. We are backing every athlete for the days ahead.
Congratulations to all riders on the path they have taken this season so far.

