The 2026 Uninvited invitational raises the bar once again in Woodward Park City
- Xavi Quirós
- 6 hours ago
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Woodward Park City, Utah (April 13, 2026) – 🎥 Watch the full replay of The 2026 Uninvited Invitational Finals on The Uninvited Global YouTube channel: [LIVE STREAM REPLAY]
The Uninvited Invitational returned to Woodward Park City over the weekend, bringing together 70 riders from 17 countries for a week that continues to push the progression of streetstyle snowboarding forward. With a $60,000 prize purse on the line, the event has quickly become one of the most important stops for this next generation, something closer to a global benchmark than a traditional contest.
The 2026 Uninvited Invitational brought together a global mix of established riders and rising talent from four continents, continuing to reflect the depth and direction of streetstyle snowboarding. Riders like Savannah Shinske, recently recognized with Rider of the Year and Video Part of the Year honors, were joined by a rising wave including Himari Takamori, Jess Perlmutter, and Livia Tannò, creating a field that felt competitive and locked in. It’s no longer a proving ground, it’s where riders show up ready.
A major part of that comes down to the environment. Working closely with Woodward Park City, the course was built and maintained to prioritize flow, creativity, and progression. Dedicated sled towing kept riders moving, creating a pace that felt more like a session than a contest. Tricks were worked, adjusted, and pushed in real time, and the energy followed. It gave riders the time and space to figure things out, and just as importantly, the confidence to go back and do it again.
Judging followed that same approach, centered on control, style, trick selection, difficulty, and overall “wow” factor. It wasn’t just about what was landed, but how it was done and how it carried through the course. Standout Awards presented by YETI were given out to six riders across both qualifier days, recognizing those who set the tone during those sessions and helped shape the energy heading into finals.
Finals took place on Saturday, April 11, where the level of riding pushed even further. In front of a packed crowd and global livestream audience, riders leaned into the moment, delivering smooth style and technical riding that held up under pressure.
Beyond the podium, select awards recognized standout moments across the event, reinforcing what The Uninvited continues to represent: not just results, but the way riders show up, use the stage, and move the culture forward.
The full replay of The Uninvited Invitational 2026 finals can be watched here: [LIVE STREAM REPLAY].
The Uninvited Invitational is presented by The North Face. Supported by YETI, Subaru USA, Woodward Park City, Nidecker, Fat Tire, CAPiTA Snowboards, Union Binding Co., Sun Bum, SALTT, Smith Optics, Coal Headwear, Baldface Lodge, and Slush the Magazine.
FULL AWARD RESULTS
1st – Himari Takamori – $15,000
2nd – Jess Perlmutter – $11,000
3rd – Livia Tannò – $8,000
4th – Hinano Sakamoto – $6,000
5th – Bella Warren – $4,000
Best Trick – Himari Takamori – $2,000 (backtail back 270 on the dugout feature)
Quarterpipe Nicolas Cage – Stefi Luxton – $2,000
YETI Rookie – Miyu Oishi – $1,500
The North Face Never Stop – Yuri Takizawa – $1,500
Livestream People’s Champ – Henna Ikola – $1,500
Switch Boss – Selin Lakatha – $1,500
Style Boss – Henna Ikola – $1,500
Dark Horse – Mela Stalker – $1,500
Baldface Stoke – Midori Oshima – Trip to Risk Maturity or Low-Maintenance
YETI Standouts
DAY 1
Himari Takamori – ($500)
Marie Kuhlmann – ($500)
