World Ski & Snowboard Festival
30 year anniversary

April 6 – 12, 2026 | Whistler, BC

Born out of a love for mountain culture, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) returns in 2026 to celebrate 30 years of iconic moments in Whistler. Since 1996, WSSF has marked the arrival of spring as the ultimate après of the winter season, bringing together snow sports, music, art, film, and community in one unforgettable week.

Over three decades, the festival has grown alongside generations of skiers, snowboarders, filmmakers, musicians, and creatives. It is where competitions turn into legends, film premieres launch careers, and late nights become stories told for years. WSSF continues to showcase Whistler as a global mecca for mountain culture while honouring the community that built it.

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The World Ski & Snowboard Festival features a variety of exciting snow sports that showcase skill, creativity, and fun on the mountain. Events like The Pipe highlight stylish tricks in halfpipe sessions, while The Grind is a high-energy street-style competition where skiers and snowboarders perform daring tricks on rails and urban-inspired features. Safety Shred Days focus on promoting safe riding and awareness on the slopes, while the iconic Slush Cup is a crowd favourite, bringing a fun, playful atmosphere as participants attempt to skim across icy water in costumes. Together, these events celebrate both competitive excellence and the vibrant, social side of mountain sports.

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WSSF gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Resort Municipality of Whistler through the Festival & Events Animation Fund

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known in their language as Lil̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh, and respects and commits to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.

From April 9-12th, the WSSF Expo Partners will bring energy and innovation to the heart of Whistler, stretching from Skiers Plaza along the Village Stroll to Village Square.

Discover new brands by connecting with our expo partners as they showcase the latest gear, products and experiences.

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