World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) has been a Whistler tradition since 1996, drawing in skiers, snowboarders, and mountain culture enthusiasts from across the globe to celebrate through a mix of thrilling events, live music, and multimedia experiences.

This year’s festival promises to deliver another unforgettable experience with an action-packed lineup. Starting with the kickoff at The Longhorn Saloon on April 6th, the festival builds up to the highly anticipated Slush Cup on April 13th, and wraps up with the Glow Joe’s party at Moe Joe’s on the same night.

Some crowd favourites include the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown, where filmmakers are given a brief and just 72 hours to plan, shoot, and edit their short films. The top films are showcased on Monday, April 7th at the Whistler Conference Centre, with a panel selecting the winners. Don’t miss last year’s incredible finalists here: YouTube Playlist. You won’t be disappointed!

Another beloved event is the Slush Cup, an annual spectacle that’s always full of fun and laughter. Open to all, participants ski or board down a steep run and attempt to cross a long ice-water bath. Will they make it across, or end up taking a swim? It’s one of the festival’s funniest moments, and this year’s event will be held on Whistler Mountain, marking the mountain’s last day of the season.

Throughout Thursday to Sunday, the Village comes alive with live music, with Skier’s Plaza serving as the stage for exciting performances.

This year, WSSF is introducing The Grind, an electrifying street-style ski and snowboard competition. Watch as the world’s best riders perform jaw-dropping tricks in a high-energy showdown at the base of Whistler Mountain from April 10th to 12th. Competitors of all genders will vie for a share of a $50,000 prize pool. Check out the progress of the event so far by heading to their Instagram, and stay updated on all the latest action and behind-the-scenes moments!

Here’s the full WSSF 2025 schedule:

Sunday, April 6th
7 pm – 2 am: The Chill Foundation Presents: WSSF Kickoff Party @ The Longhorn Saloon

Monday, April 7th
9 am – 12 pm: COFFEE + CREATIVES with Blake Jorgenson - The Psychology of Success @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom
8 pm – 10 pm: 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom

Tuesday, April 8th
9 am – 12 pm: COFFEE + CREATIVES Panel Discussion - Behind the Lens with Pro Photographer Showdown Contestants @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom
3 pm – 7 pm: Swedish Afterski WSSF Edition @ Longhorn Saloon
8 pm – 10 pm: Pro Photographer Showdown presented by Arc'teryx @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom

Wednesday, April 9th
9 am – 12 pm: COFFEE + CREATIVES with Darren Rayner - Storytelling in Motion @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom
8 pm – 10 pm: Intersection presented by Arc'teryx @ Whistler Conference Centre Ballroom

Thursday, April 10th
10 am – 4 pm: WSSF Village Expo & Demo Days @ Village Stroll
Live Music Series presented by Rockstar Energy Drink @ Skier’s Plaza

Friday, April 11th
Saudan Couloir Race Extreme presented by Helly Hansen @ Saudan Couloir | Blackcomb Mountain
10 am – 4 pm: WSSF Village Expo & Demo Days @ Mountain Square
Live Music Series presented by Rockstar Energy Drink @ Skier’s Plaza

Saturday, April 12th
1 pm – 3 pm: Live Music Session @ Seppo’s Bar, Whistler Mountain
10 am – 4 pm: WSSF Village Expo & Demo Days @ Mountain Square
Live Music Series presented by Rockstar Energy Drink @ Skier’s Plaza

Sunday, April 13th
Slush Cup presented by Corona and supported by Celsius @ TBD
3 pm – 6 pm: Slush Cup Afterparty @ Longhorn Saloon
8 pm – 2 am: Glow Joe’s @ Moe Joe’s
10 am – 4 pm: WSSF Village Expo & Demo Days @ Mountain Square
Live Music Series presented by Rockstar Energy Drink @ Skier’s Plaza

As the World Ski and Snowboard Festival approaches, get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with thrill, creativity, and community that make this event so special. Whether you’re planning to shred the slopes, enjoy live music, or take in the adrenaline-packed competitions, WSSF is all about celebrating the spirit of the mountains. We can’t wait to see you there for all the epic moments that await! Until then, keep the energy high and the adventures rolling. Here’s to another amazing year of WSSF!