Thredbo Triple Crown Big Air 2026
The Thredbo Triple Crown reaches its final stop with Big Air, where skiers and snowboarders take on the Q5 jump at Antons Terrain Park. Competitors are judged across progression, amplitude, variety, execution and difficulty, with the event attracting riders across grom, youth, junior and open divisions. For spectators, it is an opportunity to watch some of the season’s biggest freestyle tricks before the Triple Crown concludes with presentations at The Alpine Bar.
What’s included: The competition program includes both formal practice and judged competition across ski and snowboard divisions.
- Bib collection at Friday Flat Bistro Deck
- Official practice session on the Q5 jump
- Three competition runs, with the best two runs counting towards the result
- Ski and snowboard categories
- Grom divisions for competitors aged 7 to 12
- Youth divisions for competitors aged 13 to 14
- Junior divisions for competitors aged 15 to 17
- Open men’s and women’s ski divisions
- Open men’s and women’s snowboard divisions
- Judging based on progression, amplitude, variety, execution and difficulty
- Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 for first, second and third in the Open podiums
- Sponsor prize bags for other category podiums
- An additional prize for the overall Triple Crown winner
- Event presentation at The Alpine Bar
Where to stay
With bib collection starting before 8am and competition taking place entirely within Thredbo, staying in the resort makes the event day much easier. Competitors can avoid an early drive into the village, while spectators can stay close to the slopes and continue into the village for the afternoon presentation once the competition finishes.
Choosing accommodation in Thredbo also gives competitors useful space to store ski or snowboard equipment, prepare meals and recover between sessions. Discover Snowy Mountains offers whole-home options around Thredbo, making them well suited to friends, families or groups travelling together for the Triple Crown.
