The “JAPAN FREERIDE OPEN” (JFO) freeride competition is set to take place over two days next month, on 2/7 (Sat.) & 2/8 (Sun.), at Cortina & Hakunori. This 11th edition of JFO will be the final event held at this venue and in this format, marking a major milestone for the competition. On the evening that the Open Category competition is held, a “JFO Special Judges Event” will take place at THE NORTH FACE GRAVITY HAKUBA store.
JAPAN FREERIDE OPEN 2026
[Period] 2026/2/7 (Sat.) – 2/8 (Sun.) *Reserve Day 2/9 (Mon.)
[Place] Hakuba Cortina Ski Area, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Area
[Schedule]
2/7 (Sat.) Junior Category, Free Ride Session with Professional Riders
2/8 (Sun.) Open Category, JFO Special Judge Event
2/9 (Mon.) Open Category, JFO Special Judge Event Reserve Day
*The slopes for the competition will be decided depending on the condition of the weather and snow on the day.