28TH february 2026
Happo-one Nakiyama Slope, 2pm-8pm
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Over 130 Riders
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Red Bull Party Car
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¥500,000 in Cash Prizes
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Raffle Giveaways
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Live DJs
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Food Trucks
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After Party
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Epic Tricks
What is Hakuba GRIND!?
Hakuba GRIND! is the largest rail jam event ever held in the Happo-one area, bringing together the next generation of freestyle snow sports in Hakuba.
Built around creativity, progression, and technical expression, the event provides a platform for riders to push boundaries and showcase their style.
More than 130 riders from Japan and overseas will compete, for ¥500,000 total prize money and a place in Hakuba history.
levels
Groms (under 13)/ Girls / Opens
PRIZE
Cash Prize & Original Trophy!
Groms 1st 50,000yen / 2nd 30,000yen / 3rd 15,000yen
Girls 1st 100,000yen / 2nd 70,000yen / 3rd 50,000yen
Opens 1st 100,000yen / 2nd 70,000yen / 3rd 50,000yen
WHERE?
HAPPO-ONE Nakiyama Slope
RIDERS
Hakuba GRIND! will feature up to 130 riders, including 35 invited guest riders.
Nearly 100 competition spots are available for open entry. Interested riders are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited.
SEE THE GUEST RIDERS BELOW
COURSE
The rail jam course will be built by local legends WAKU-WAKU crew.
Judges
Guest Riders
Time Table
Time
Activity
Details
2:00 PM
Practice Session & Entry
Warm-up runs, rail familiarization, rider check-in
4:00 PM
Groms Category Competition
Youth riders take the stage for their jam session
5:00 PM
Girls Category Competition
Female riders showcase their best rail tricks
6:00 PM
Opens Category Competition
Advanced & pro riders battle for top honors
8:00 PM
Prize Ceremony & Photo Shoot
Awarding trophies, cash prizes, big cheque presentation, and group photos
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
After Party at Blizzard & Apre Bar
Music, drinks, raffle prizes for spectators
After party
After party will take place at blizzard, with live DJ’s, Raffle prizes & celebration drinks!
