Brits 2009, Laax

28 Mar-4 Apr 09

Celebrating its 20th Birthday next year, Europe’s ultimate and longest established winter festival leaves adolescence well behind, as The BRITS prepares to hit, jib and tweak its twenties in style. Returning to the premiere freestyle resort of Laax, Switzerland from the 28th March – 4th April 2009, The BRITS is back for an unmissable winter week. As quoted by BBC Ski Sunday presenter, ED Leigh “"The BRITS is Glastonbury meets the FA Cup final on snow, and that's one hell of a recipe for entertainment".

Over the past two decades, thousands of like-minded folk have descended upon The BRITS to join in the worship of all things snow and music and score the best winter week of their lives. Born back in 1989 at Sheffield Ski Village, The BRITS has since dropped in on 14 alpine resorts, played host to internationally acclaimed DJ’s and artists, crowned over 130 British Champions and delivered more than its fair share of sun-burn along the way. 2008 witnessed the biggest and best BRITS to date and we’re not letting that stop us, we’re raising the bar even higher for next year’s double decade celebrations.

BRITS 2008 halfpipe finals
Photo: Steve Dowle, WSG

Stretched across Laax’s mountains, pristine snowparks, new hotels, bars and nightclubs, The BRITS 2009 will see more great live bands, acoustic sets, unforgettable parties, Home Run style antics and inspirational World-class riding. Offering riders prestigious 3-STAR TTR World ranking points, The BRITS unites kids, rookies, pros and Olympians to compete in the SNO!zone Halfpipe, Quiksilver Big Air, Animal Slopestyle and Trespass Snowboardcross / Skiercross disciplines.

Come join in the fun and festivities with unbeatable packages out to The BRITS now available and starting from as little as £239* which includes – 7 nights’ accommodation, 6 days lifts pass and most importantly your BRITS event pack and wristband: your very own Willy Wonka golden ticket to a world of melodic revelry and resort privileges.

So, to be part of this legendary event, and keep up to date with the latest music, acts, parties and competition schedules, including the unmissable BRITS 20th Birthday Bash, get your riding legs on, dancing shoes ready and get booking: www.brits09.com

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Laax, Switzerland

Excellent snowsure resort with a good long season. The slopes are great for freestylers and freeriders alike, as well as suiting beginners. The resort can be slack at opening lifts and the off-piste gets tracked out within hours of a dump.

Freeriding: 80% - Trees & some good off-piste
Freestyle: 85% - 2 terrain parks & huge halfpipe
Pistes: 80% - Great condition & variety

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