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The records have been smashed and tricks have been stomped. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy a deep dive into the world of this year’s Swatch Nines at Schilthorn, Switzerland!
This year’s highlight edit takes a different approach to encapsulating the Swatch Nines experience. Instead of a few minutes packed with action, the 2024 recap takes a more documentary approach to show the event from several angles, from entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes moments to the utmost peak of the action. You asked for more, so THIS IS IT!
Featuring riders: Sarah Hoefflin, Megan Oldham, Anastasia Tatalina, Queralt Castellet, Brooke D’Hondt, Mia Brookes Leilani Ettel, Nico Vuignier, Max Moffat, Alex Hackel, Jesper Tjäder, Nico Porteous, Matej Svancer, Hunter Hess, Alex Hall, Kim Gubser, Jay Rawe, Thierry Wili, Lukas Müllauer, Finley Melville Ives, Vincent Veile, Fabian Bösch, Joel Liimatainen, Juho Saastamoinen, Fridtjof Tischendorf, Valentino Guseli, Chaeun Lee, Kaishu Hirano, Max Buri, Patrick Hofmann, Juho Laine, Marcus Kleveland, Oyvind Kirkhus, Simon Gschaider, Nicolas Huber & Vlad Khadrin.
Filmed by:
Lukas Hauser
Moritz Keller
Lukas König
Jannis Oing
Peter Kaiser
Andreas Vorhofer
Jonas Schnürch
Imanuel Thallinger
Simon Abele
Fabio Sturm
Nicholas Bredeston
Christian Bjönnes
Johann Hollmüller
Julien LedermannEdited by
Lukas Braune
Lukas König
Postproduction by
Lukas Braune
Lukas König
Lukas Hauser
RaceDrone by
Vince Tonk (DutchDroneGods)
Alejandro Petrakovsky (DutchDroneGods)
Jannis Hoffmann
GoPro Team:
Sean BalmerDustin Rupp
Mike Pfau
Francisca Naia
Gochiestrella
Mirko Paolini
Additional Footage by
Tatsu Miyagawa
Emmet lamb
Miguel Porteus
Toby Wilson
Semmy Dueren
Music in Order of appearance:
Lukas Braune - Shai-Hulud
Lukas Braune - Die Kiez-Klatsche
Hyperdog - House on the Hill
Electric Zoo - Almaz feat Lucky Brown
Cristalli Liquidi - Volevi Una Hit
Lukas Braune - The last Song
Photography by
Theo Acworth
Henrieke Ibing
Klaus Polzer
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00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Athlete chat with Nico
02:25 - Athlete Reactions
03:42 - First Action
04:42 - Snowboard Part
08:09 - Snowboard Women World Record
08:29 - Sit Ski Biggest Air
09:28 - Ski Part
11:37 - Downday Activities
15:11 - Ski Men World Record
17:48 - Mixed Action
22:35 - Snowboard Men World Record
24:57 - Mixed Action & Vibes
26:36 - Trains
The biggest air of the week at Swatch Nines 2024 was logged by freeskier Kim Gubser (SUI).
Gubser hit a high point of 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) on Friday, the 12th of April 2024 at Schilthorn, Switzerland, soaring past the previous record of 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) set by David Wise in 2016.
“I tested it out a little bit with smaller speed, and then getting faster and faster,” said Gubser. “We were looking where the limit is, and I found it. I found my limit.”
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On Thursday, the 11th of April 2024, Brooke D’Hondt (CAN) established the first official record for highest air on a hip by a female snowboarder at Schilthorn, Switzerland during Swatch Nines. She reached an astonishing height of 7.3 meters (23.9 feet), setting a formidable new bar for the sport.
“I always wanted to come to this event, and having a bigger hip feature is kind of playing to my strengths,” said D’Hondt. “It definitely does not get easier standing up there. Especially the first one of the day, it’s just as scary as the first time ever hitting it. But the feeling of stomping it, nothing beats it.”
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Want to watch this action in person? Drop by Schilthorn on Saturday, the 13th of April to see the Swatch Nines riders doing their thing. Viewing is free—all you need is a Schilthorn ski pass!
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For the past 16 years, the creative crucible known as Swatch Nines has produced some of the most visually spectacular features in snow sports. In 2024 that tradition continues as yet another dream snowpark has sprouted on the slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland.
Now the fun begins: From the 9th to the 13th of April, concluding with a public day on Saturday the 13th!
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From the 9th to the 13th of April, Swatch Nines will take place once again at Schilthorn, Switzerland for an epic session. Top athletes from across the spectrum of freestyle skiing and snowboarding will take part in sky-high sessions on this year’s hip feature, while a public day invites everyone to witness the action in person.
3D RENDERS REVEALED: FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE 2024 SWATCH NINES SETUP
The centerpiece of this year’s setup is the “Perfect Hip 2.0.” Designed to send riders sky-high, this 20-meter-high feature, haa seven different takeoff options. But that’s not all: Above the hip a unique feature nicknamed “The Portal” offers a variety of transitions, while below the hip a veritable playground of features awaits with bowls, tunnels, volcanoes, gaps and other playful possibilities.
PUBLIC DAY: SATURDAY, THE 13TH OF APRIL
Mark your calendars: On Saturday, the 13th of April, the general public is invited to experience Swatch Nines for themselves. The Public Day is free to attend with a Schilthorn ski pass, for skiers and snowboarders only—no foot traffic allowed.
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Sky-high action guaranteed as the pioneering freestyle event offers a new take on a classic feature!
From the 9th to the 13th of April 2024, Swatch Nines will return to the atmospheric slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland. In its second year at this spectacular location in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Nines will revive one of the most celebrated features in its 15-year history: the Perfect Hip.
In 2016, the original Perfect Hip left an indelible mark as one of Swatch Nines’ most successful editions, with new high-air records that still stand today in both skiing and snowboarding. In 2024, the Nines will revisit the concept of a massive, perfectly shaped hip jump. Of course, it wouldn’t be Swatch Nines without a fresh creative vision, so fans can expect more than a few new ideas and variations in this transition-focused setup.
Here’s all you need to know about the 2024 Swatch Nines:
DATES: 9–13 April 2024
PUBLIC DAY: 13 April 2024
LOCATION: Schilthorn, Switzerland
Partners:
Swatch
Schilthorn0
Völkl & Marker
Pistenbully
GoPro
HelvePark
NBH
Distillery
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Starting in snow at Schilthorn, Switzerland before moving to dirt at the Bike Republic Sölden, Austria, Swatch Nines will tap into water with a new surf event in Waco, USA.
The year 2024 brings exciting news from Swatch Nines as the unconventional action sports series adds a new date and discipline to its event calendar. Swatch Nines Surf will make its debut in October 2024 as a double first: the first Nines surf event and the first Nines event to be held in the United States.
Swatch Nines Snow: 13.04.2024 - Schilthorn, Switzerland
Swatch Nines MTB: 14.09.2024 - Sölden, Austria - @soelden - @bikerepublicsoldensoeldens6626
Swatch Nines Surf: 17.10.2024 - Waco, USA
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With energy levels skyrocketing, both Daniel and Elias Ruso landed World’s First double backflip combo. Daniel landed the world’s first double flip can, and Elias landed the first double flip tuck.
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With energy levels skyrocketing, both Daniel and Elias Ruso landed World’s First double backflip combo. Daniel landed the world’s first double flip can, and Elias landed the first double flip tuck.
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"After transitioning from the BMX to the mountain bike, I really wanted to jump on the big bike, which is completely new. I've never really ridden such a big jump before, and to pull off a Superman Seat Grab Indian-Air in front of a crowd at the Nines felt amazing." - Caroline Buchanan
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Prepare to be blown away as Patricia Druwen takes Women’s Slopestyle Mountain Biking to a whole new level, unlocking the next milestone for women's mountain biking with a 540 and a Backflip Triple Barspin.
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As the dust settles and the pedals come to a halt, this retrospective embodies what Swatch Nines stands for—a place where world-class thrill-seekers unite and new talents emerge at this one-of-a-kind playground.
Experience 24 minutes of adrenaline-fueled feats as Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) and Casey Brown(CAN) take you through the final highlight edit of the 2023 Swatch Nines Mountain Bike event at Green Hill Bikepark in Germany!
MTB:
Veronique Sandler, Caroline Buchanan, Casey Brown, Robin Goomes, Patricia Druwen, Gemma Corberra, Harriet Burbidge-Smith, Angie Marino, Alma Wiggberg, Vinny Armstrong, Mia Moore, Natasha Miller, Lucy van Eesteren, Natalia Niedźwiedź, Bienvenido Aguado, Clemens Kaudela, Erik Fedko, Kaidan Ingersoll, Lukas Knopf, Peter Kaiser, Sam Pilgrim, Sam Reynolds, Tomas Lemoine, Nicholi Rogatkin, Matt Jones, Tim Bringer, Kade Edwards, Lukas Schäfer, Szymon Godziek, Dawid Godziek, Sam Hodgson, Tomas Zelda, Tom Isted, Kaos Seagrave, Tobey Miley, Jake Atkinson, Elias Ruso, Daniel Ruso, Hayden Zablotny, Blake Samson.
Additional:
Andy Anderson, Mami Tezuka, Brandon Valjalo, Danny Leon, Val Laforge, Lotfi Lamaali, Mathias Dandois, Keet Oldenbeuving.
Credit list:
Produced by: The Distillery
Edited by: Lukas Braune & Lukas König
Assistant Editing by Lukas Hauser, Peter Mader
Sounddesign, Mix and Master by Lukas Braune
Music composition for Night and Ending Sequence by Lukas Braune
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ColorGrading by Lukas Hauser
Produced by Sophie Acworth, Mark von Roy, Sarah Böck
Filmed by:
Lukas Hauser, Lukas König, Moritz Keller, Jannis Oing, Simon Abele, Imanuel Thallinger, Andreas Vorhofer, Peter Mader, Toby Wilson, Johann Hollmüller, Julien Ledermann, Ryszard Syryczyński, Fabio Sturm
GoPro Team: Will Hodget, Nick Kavo, Jannis Hoffmann (FPV), Elliot HarperRacedrone Team: Ralph Hogenbirk, Nils Block
Protagonists: Nikoli Rogatkin, Casey Brown & Peter Kaiser
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Intro Nicholi Rogatkin: (00:00)
Riding: (01:04)
Impressions & First Hits: (01:20)
Casey Brown Intro(02:34)
Action segment: (03:00)
Skate Segment: (07:55)
Night Session: (10:51)
World’s First Segment: (11:20)
Riding: (13:24)
Big Air Segment: (15:35)
Bienvenido Aguado line: (18:50)
The Grand Finale: (19:50)
Global mountain biking talents converged at Swatch Nines 2023 mountain bike event! Riders showcased unprecedented skills on the course. This unique event has once again created the space to elevate the sport to new heights.
2023 SWATCH NINES AWARDS:
New Nine: Hayden Zablotny
Creative Edge presented by Rose: Lukas Schäfer
GoPro Best Moment: Tomas Lemoine
Best Trick Slope Bike Men: Kaidan Ingersoll - 360 Barspin Double Downside Whip
Best Trick Slope Bike Women: Patricia Druwen - 540 & Backflip Triple Barspin
Best Trick Big Bike Women: Robin Goomes - Backflip on the Freeride Line
Best Trick Big Bike Men: Bienvenido Aguado - Frontflip Cliffhanger
Female MVP: Patricia Druwen
Male MVP: Peter Kaiser
Swatch Nines MTB 2023 has officially kicked off at the brand-new location of Green Hill Bikepark in Schmallenberg, Germany! Additionally, the public will be able to witness the gathering of the world's best mountain bikers on the 18th and 19th of August during the Swatch Nines public days in cooperation with the BYND The Hill Festival.
The Swatch Nines multi-functional set-up consists of interwoven freeride and slopestyle lines; the design of this course blends technical expertise and innovation. This one-of-a-kind playground is where seasoned legends and up-and-coming talents can come together to conquer gravity-defying challenges and push the boundaries of mountain biking. Let's dive into the course and explore the highlights in more detail:
THE ROSE SCRUB FEATURE
Kicking things off with a bang, the Drop Tower leads into the Rose Scrub Feature. This feature presents riders with multiple opportunities – not only jumping from one side, the feature can additionally be scrubbed from the opposite side, inviting riders to get playful in the art of scrubbing.
SKATEPARK IN THE TREES
A colossal elevated 40-meter-long skatepark woven into the MTB Slopestyle course, multiple spine options allow the riders to loop endlessly. The second spine leads into a step-down next to the Swatch Nines Skatebowl, where mountain bikers can ride alongside a hand-picked crew of skateboarders—showcasing multiple disciplines seamlessly converging.
THE BIG AIR
The course culminates in one final Big Air. This remarkable feature boasts three distinct takeoffs – one for slopestyle, one for freeride and an additional progression-focused kicker equipped with the Masters of Dirt airbag, aptly named 'The Fun Jump'.
PUBLIC DAYS AND BYND THE HILL FESTIVAL
Don't miss out on the chance to experience the Swatch Nines action in person. The collaboration between Swatch Nines and Green Hill Bikepark includes the three-day BYND The Hill MTB festival, which will be held from the 18th to the 20th of August. Swatch Nines and the BYND The Hill Festival, will intertwine during the Swatch Nines Public Days on August 18th and August 19th, giving festival-goers the chance to witness the Nines athletes live in action. A BYND The Hill festival ticket is all that's needed to watch the Swatch Nines in person: https://bynd-festival.de
Rider: Peter Kaiser
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The highlight is a 40-meter-long “skatepark in the trees” that combines bike and skate features on an elevated platform winding through the treetops. Both lines end at a massive big air jump with three different takeoff options.
Course renders by Sebastian Gehwolf, UNRUND Aesthetics.
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In this drone edit, the skies above Schilthorn come alive as FPV race drones take flight to capture the skiers and snowboarders from close by. Soar through the air alongside the athletes as they dismantle this year’s setup!
Filmed & Edit by: @dutchdronegods!
Pilot: @ShaggyFPV
Edit: @ReneSebastian
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Emerging from the ski scene in the early 2010s, The Bunch quickly transformed from a groundbreaking DIY film crew into a cultural movement that has taken the industry by storm. Now, 10 years later, The Bunch has evolved into a full-scale media production company that still stays true to its roots in skiing.
They have gained a dedicated following with their unique films that showcase a style and artistic vision that's truly one-of-a-kind.
Their films not only feature skiing, but also music, art, and fashion, creating an immersive experience that's both inspiring and unforgettable.
Tune in and experience The Nines from a Bunch perspective and witness the evolution of a cultural phenomenon.
This is The Bunch x Nines.
Riders:
Johanne Killi
Fridge
Alex Hackel
Peyben
Kai Mahler
Max Moffat
Finn Bilous
Magnus Granér
Edouard Therriault
Patrick Schubert
Lucas Mullaüer
Fabian Boesch
Kim Gubser
Kirsten Muir
Jaye Rawe
Megan Oldham
Olivia Asselin
Mathilda Gremaud
Birk Ruud
Director: Jens Nilsson
Principal Photography: Andreas Olofsson & Pär Hägglund
Sound Design & Mix: Phantom
Color grade: Jesper Guldbrand
Producer: Tobias Sedlacek
Editing: J Nilla
Production company: The Bunch
Additional Photography:
Moritz Keller
Jannis Oining
Marinho Ramon Meyer
Colden Rand
Lukas Hauser
Lukas König
Lukas Tielke
Imanuel Thallinger
Simon Abele
Peter Kaiser
Jens Nilsson
Magnus Granér
Tracklist:
Track 1: Anti Matter - Phantom & Nilla
Track 2: Tonka - Phantom
Track 3: Theatre of Delays - Horizon
Track 4: Have you heard - Magnus & Kamohelo
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Well, you’re in for a treat as Method Mag joined us for this year’s Swatch Nines and they brought with them Jake and Joe also known as The Simpsons Brothers to film an all encompassing snowboard recap edit. Let loose with a Panasonic AC160 and a Handy Cam, the bros bring their own unique and creative style in this fire edit.
Enough talking, get ready for some serious stoke, brought to you by the Simpson Brothers and Method Mag!
Featured riders: Taiga Hasegawa, Patrick Hofmann, Pat Burgener, Moritz Thönen, Moritz Boll, Mia Brookes, Leon Vockensperger, Laurie Blouin, Juho Laine, Kuba Hrones, Hiroto Ogiwara, Fridtjof Tischendorf, Eseniya Stepanova, Emeraude Maheux, Anna Gasser, Annika Morgan, Chaeun Lee, Clemens Millauer, Cool Wakushima, Madars Apse, Andy Andersson, Mami Tezuka, Jay Rawe.
Edited by: Jake & Joe Simpson
Filmers:
Jake Simpson
Joe Simpson
Moritz Keller
Jannis Oining
Marinho Ramon Meyer
Colden Rand
Lukas Hauser
Lukas König
Lukas Tielke
Imanuel Thallinger
Simon Abele
Peter Kaiser
Jens Nilsson
Magnus Granér
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Featuring the Swatch Nines skatepool right on the mountain, get hyped as the crew got buck with an electric atmosphere!
Riders: Andy Andersson, Sam Pilgrim, Mattias Dandois, Mami Tezuka and Madars Apse.
Check out the main highlight clip on our channel!
Edited by: Imanuel Thallinger
Sounddesign: Tobias Turk
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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable week at the action-sports melting pot known as Swatch Nines, or in the words of Jay Rawe: “the Pinnacle of Awesomeness!” Join a star-studded crew from across the action-sports spectrum at the Schilthorn – Piz Gloria in Switzerland and relive all the best moments from the 2023 Swatch Nines presented by Falken.
This edit showcases the week’s best performers including sit skier Jay Rawe and snowboarder Fridtjof Tischendorf who were voted as the MVPs of the Swatch Nines by their peers. This is the first time that an adaptive skier has received this honor at the Nines.
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