The Nanshan Open began in 2002 when a small group of friends threw the first snowboard competition ever held on Chinese soil. As the contest gained momentum and popularity the following years, in 2007 it earned global recognition as a 3Star stop on the World Snowboard Tour.

2012 will be the Opens seventh year with Red Bull as the title sponsor  this long term partnership has allowed both organizer and sponsor alike to focus on improving their event and raise the bar year after year. The Red Bull Nanshan Open has undoubtedly put China on the snowboarding map, and anticipation is high on what 2013 holds for the event! After all 11 is a magic number…in China.

This year sees thirry riders competing for the $50,000 prize fund.