The sun is shining and the season’s first hint of spring is in the air. It’s a bit windy up top, but the snow is excellent and fun to ride—sun-softened in some places, cold and fluffy in others. In other words, the stage is perfectly set for yet another edition of Rimfors Open.
I don’t know exactly when this family-style freeride competition was born, but it has already become a tradition in Riksgränsen. It’s named after the playful black diamond face furthest east on the front side of the mountain, and it has everything a freeride face should offer. This was where my great-grandfather, Olle Rimfors, once guided his ski school students down through cliffs, drops, and narrow passages in search of the pockets of powder hidden throughout the spirited terrain.
Passion before prestige and profit
Who isn’t tired of all the advertising and marketing that completely saturates our everyday lives? But there are exceptions to the constant brand bombardment that genuinely enrich our world, and Rimfors Open is one of them. So when I was asked if I could sponsor the competition again this year with a pair of poles for each winner, the answer was obvious: absolutely! This is a competition that celebrates the joy of riding and the passion for playing in the snow.
At Rimfors Open, everyone competes in the same category. It doesn’t matter whether you ride a snowboard or skis, with fixed or free heels. There’s simply one women’s class and one men’s class. Pål Corell, the driving force behind the event and the competition speaker, points out that there’s already enough division in the ski world. Here, the focus is instead on having fun together. That’s also why there’s a special prize for the rider who brings something extra entertaining to their run.
She took the judges by storm—using kids’ skis
Many competitors went all in, each in their own way. Some stopped midway through their runs to “pole-whack” a drift before dropping in—whacking the snow with their poles to check its stability. Others focused entirely on dressing up in costumes instead. But the day’s greatest feat belonged to Agrippina von Schoultz. She absolutely crushed the steep terrain on the shortest kids’ skis imaginable, and she did it with such confidence and power that nobody even noticed until she crossed the finish line. She rightfully earned the jury’s special prize.
Rimfors Open april 20th, 2026—Results
After a fantastic day on the mountain, the judges were finally able to present the podium results. Congratulations to Agnes and Linus for taking first place! It’s a pleasure to build your poles exactly the way you want them.
Women
- Agnes Kind
- Klara Spetz
- Estrid Weiss
Men
- Linus Brundin
- Linus Dellve
- Sverre Häggström
Special Prize
Agrippina von Schoultz
Break a leg!
Fabian Rimfors
P.S. I wasn’t the only sponsor supporting Rimfors Open 2026. Lapland Resorts (the owners of Riksgränsen) contributed shirts, caps, buffs, and ski straps, as well as ski patrol support, rescue equipment in case anything went wrong, and a great deal of logistics. ICA Nära in Riksgränsen donated a three-kilogram wheel of Manchego cheese to each winner, along with hot dogs, buns, and all the fixings so everyone on site could enjoy a meal together. As the saying goes: many small streams make a mighty river.
Rimfors Open in pictures
