As the Arctic sun dipped and the lights came on, the moment everyone was waiting for finally arrived. Riders dropped in one after another, pushing style, flow and consistency to lock in the first results of the new season.

In the Rookie category, it was Finland’s Niila Johansen (FIN) who took control of the contest with a standout second run, scoring 92.66 and setting the benchmark for the season ahead. Close behind, Noel Nilivaara (FIN) secured second place, followed by Lassi Nurmela (FIN) in third, completing an all-Finnish podium.

In the Grom category, Sulo Ketola (FIN) claimed the win with a score of 35.66, showing confidence and solid execution despite the young field. Karlo Kauppinen (FIN) took second place, while Liam Sampson from the USA rounded out the podium in third.

 

A strong start for the next generation, and a clear signal: the level is already rising.

The Lapland Rookie Camp and the Freeski Slopestyle contest delivered an outstanding week of riding, progression and next-level energy, confirming Levi as one of the most unique stops on the tour. From training sessions to night finals, the vibe was on point and the level already high for the new season.

If you missed the action, you can rewatch the full live streams of both qualifications and finals on the official World Rookie Tour YouTube channels and relive every run.