Top riders from Japan and abroad will gather for a heated battle at Nekoma Mountain.
Information on the newly invited riders who will be participating in "MURASAKI AIR MIX STYLE BATTLES 2025", which will be held at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain from Friday, March 3th to Sunday, March 7th, 9, has been released!
Newly announced invitation riders!
Takeru Otsuka
At the age of 17, he won his first X Games competition. After that, he became the first Japanese and the youngest ever to win the X Games in Aspen, USA, achieving the feat of winning the world's top snowboarding contest two years in a row. He was also selected to represent Japan in the slopestyle/big air competition at the Beijing Olympics.
Yuuki Omura
A snowboarder and videographer, he has attracted attention for his unique style.
Raimu Katayama (Katayama Live)
He placed 2018th in the halfpipe at the 7 PyeongChang Olympics, and then placed 2nd in the halfpipe at the BURTON US Open. He has now left the contest scene and is continuing to pursue freestyle snowboarding. He is the man who is currently attracting the most attention, having been the first Japanese to compete in the backcountry freestyle competition "NATURAL SELECTION 2024."
Yuuri Okubo
He participated in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics Big Air and Slopestyle. He has now moved from the competition scene to the backcountry to hone his freestyle skills. What kind of skating will Yuuri, who has a unique style with a sense of relaxation, show us with Air Mix?
Terje Haakonsen
Born in Vinje, Norway, he was active in competitions during snowboarding's heyday in the 90s, and is one of the most influential snowboarders of all time, having won the US Open three times, the World Championship three times, and the Baker Banked Slalom seven times.
The judge has been decided! Kazuhiro Kokubo appears!
The judge for this event will be snowboarding icon Kazuhiro Kokubo! Kokubo has competed in numerous big contests and continues to influence snowboarders around the world with his unique style. He will be judging the riders' performances with strict judgment.
A total of about 80 riders gathered!
Approximately 80 top riders are expected to participate, including those currently in the process of making arrangements. Top riders from Japan and abroad will come together in one place for a thrilling battle. In addition, during the event, Murasaki Sports will also be hosting a test ride event called the "MURASAKI AIR MIX SNOWBOARD Test Ride," which will bring together around 40 brands. It will be possible to test ride the latest models on the spot, and registration will also be available on the day. There will also be a special exhibition of the Land Cruiser 250 and 70 by Fukushima Toyota.
<Special website>
AIR MIX STYLE BATTLES 2025 OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.airmix.tv/
[MURASAKI AIR MIX STYLE BATTLES 2025 in Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Event Summary]
■Name: MURASAKI AIR MIX STYLE BATTLES 2025 in Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
■Dates: Friday, March 2024th, 3 - Sunday, March 7th, 3
■ Location: Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain South Area
■Organizer: AIRMIX Executive Committee
[MURASAKI AIR MIX SNOWBOARD Test Ride Event Overview]
■Name: MURASAKI AIR MIX SNOWBOARD test drive event
■Dates: Saturday, March 2024th, 3 - Sunday, March 8th, 3
■ Location: Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain South Area
■Sponsor: Murasaki Sports
Participation fee: 500 yen (applications available on the day)
■URL: https://www.murasaki.jp/Page/Feature/FeaturePage263.aspx
[Competition Schedule] *Subject to change
■ 3 Month 7 day (Friday)
Course Open
■ 3 Month 8 day (Saturday)
Open Course Qualifier JAM SESSION
■ 3 Month 9 day (Sunday)
AIRMIX STYLE BATTLE Super Final (16-person knockout system)
[Sponsorship and Support]
Special sponsor: Murasaki Sports Co., Ltd. Sponsors: Red Bull Japan Inc. / Fukushima Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. / Fujiya Camera Store Co., Ltd. Manufacturer sponsors: ALLIAN / DEATH LABEL / FLUX / HEAD / SALOMON / SIMS Supporters: Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain / Fukushima Prefecture / Bandai Town / Bandai Town Tourism Association / Aizu Bandai Snow Resort Formation Plan Promotion Council / Fukushima Minpo
[About Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain]
Located at the foot of Mt. Bandai, this ski resort stretches from north to south of Mt. Nekoma, and is one of the largest in Japan. Beginners to experts can enjoy a variety of slopes while taking in the spectacular views of Mt. Bandai, Lake Inawashiro, and frost. With an abundance of snowfall, you can enjoy a long season from early December to Golden Week.
Name: Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
Business period: November 2024, 11 - May 30, 2025
Official site: https://www.nekoma.co.jp/
