Ski

February 04, 2026

The weather gods played a cruel game today. We waited all morning for the Basser Negre face to reveal itself, finally getting the green light just before 1:00 PM. But Mother Nature always has the final say.

Local Heroes, Argentine Grit and Heavy Heartbreaks

The HEAD ski men felt the full force of the variable terrain, ranging from creative brilliance to brutal crashes.

Abel Moga refused to follow the pack. With the home crowd roaring, he ventured far out to rider’s left, pioneering a pure freeride line that left everyone speechless. It was raw, creative, and dangerously technical. He closed his line by stomping a massive backflip that had the Spanish fans spilling their drinks, crossing the finish line with a score of 68.00 for 8th place.

Representing the exploding Argentine scene, Dante Ginaca delivered a standout performance. He navigated a complex line with flow and creativity, throwing down a clean 360. A slight tail-tap on a rock cost him control points, but he held it together for a solid 69.00, taking 7th place and edging out his teammate Abel.

Local Wildcard Joan Aracil had the crowd in the palm of his hand. He wasted no time, launching a massive backflip and landing perfectly. He went for a Cork 7 to close his run but came up just short, under-rotating into a crash. It was a DNF, but he did Andorra proud.

Bad luck struck our heavy hitters. Max Hitzig, the 2024 World Tour Champion, started his run with a massive backflip, but disaster struck turns later when a hidden rock snagged his ski, resulting in a No Score. Sweden’s Carl Regner Eriksson suffered a similar fate, losing a ski after a heavy backslap on a landing. Both finished with a No Score.

Charging Hard for the Bronze Medal

Núria Castán Barón didn't come to play; she came to charge. Dropping in, she pinned it straight into the fall line, sending cliffs with zero hesitation. Her full gas approach cut through the chop and earned her a 79.00, securing 3rd place and bringing home the World Championship Bronze Medal.

Tomas Castelli started with style, poking out a shifty on his top air. However, the Andorran snow was too deep; he landed in a powder pocket that swallowed his board, pitching him into a crash. He finished with a score of 16.00 for 12th place.

Carnage, Courage and the Arrival of the Fog

The HEAD Ski Women category was a battleground until the fog dropped the curtain.

Elisabet Marina set the tone immediately. As the first rider out, she threw an enormous backflip. She crashed on the landing but recovered to finish, making a loud statement and earning a 35.00 for 6th place.

Then there was Lena Kohler. She sent arguably the biggest air of the day off the lower cliff band. The landing was too flat to hold onto, resulting in a crash and a lost ski for a No Score. We also had a scare with Jenna Keller, who sent a huge backflip off the top section. She over-rotated and took a heavy slam. Luckily she is okay, but the lost ski meant a No Score.

It was a highly anticipated return for Jess Hotter. The Kiwi made quick work of the top section, landing a perfect air and navigating a technical zone. She carried that speed into the windlip, launching a massive backflip. It looked perfect in the air, but she over-rotated, crashing and injuring her knee. She has been transported to the clinic for a full assessment. We are sending all our healing vibes to our Kiwi.

When the Fog Takes the Win

For the HEAD team, we leave Andorra with a bittersweet feeling for Agostina and wishing a speedy recovery to Jess. Finally, congratulations to our snowboard teammate Nuria for taking bronze home.