Hardbooter's Day
The vintage snowboard and monoski festival on Mont Blanc
About Hardbooter's Day
Vintage Snowboarding Returns to the Slopes
Hardbooter's Day is the most lighthearted and nostalgic event of the winter in Courmayeur (Aosta Province). A gathering-day that brings the spirit of 80s and 90s ski and snowboard back to the slopes of the Mont Blanc area: rigid boards (hard boot), monoskis, fluorescent suits, and goggles, in a mix of competition and celebration.
Races and Challenges
The heart of the event is the competition, divided into several disciplines: men's and women's hard snowboard, monoski, and soft snowboard for children. Alongside timed races, there are more playful challenges: the Water Slide, where participants must cross a water course trying not to get wet, and the "Rabadan" categories with homemade and improvised equipment.
King of Style
Speed isn't the only thing that matters: the King of Style contest awards the best interpretation of the 80s/90s look, turning the event into a fashion show on the snow. It's this ironic and festive spirit that makes Hardbooter's Day a beloved event for enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike.
In Memory of Davide Marciandi
The event takes place as the Davide Marciandi Memorial, in memory of a figure dear to the Courmayeur ski community. Organized in collaboration with Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie, Hardbooter's Day gathers about a hundred competitors and numerous enthusiasts on the Maison Vieille slopes each year, confirming itself as one of the most charming and iconic traditions of Aosta Valley winter sports.
Hardbooter's Day — edition 2026
Hardbooter's Day 2026, in its 19th edition and dedicated to the memory of Davide Marciandi, was held on April 4th on the Maison Vieille slopes (Federica Brignone slope) in Courmayeur. A record edition with approximately 100 competitors, it featured timed races in men's and women's hard snowboard, monoski, and children's soft snowboard, as well as the Water Slide challenge and the King of Style contest. Organized in collaboration with Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie.
Programme Hardbooter's Day 2026
Saturday, April 4 — Maison Vieille (Federica Brignone Slope)
A day of races and challenges in 80s/90s vintage style, with around 100 registered competitors:
- Soft Snowboard (children) — winner Greta Di Marco (22.84"), 2nd Francesco Mauceri (23.08"), 3rd Luigi D'Acerno (23.85")
- Women's Hard Snowboard — winner Sofia Boccolini (21.95")
- Men's Hard Snowboard — winner Filippo Mairate (20.97")
- Men's Monoski — winner Gregorio Marenzi (20.50")
- "Rabadan" Categories — with homemade and improvised equipment
Special Challenges
- King of Style — won by François Capozzo for the best interpretation of the 80s/90s look
- Water Slide Challenge — won by Ludovico Riconda with a bathtub-shaped vehicle
Highlights Hardbooter's Day 2026
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Practical information — Hardbooter's Day
How to Get There
Courmayeur is accessible by car via the A5 motorway, exit Courmayeur. The event takes place in the ski area, on the Maison Vieille slopes (Federica Brignone slope), reachable by ski lifts.
Participation
The event is open to competitors with hard boards, monoskis, and snowboards. Information and registration through Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie.
Period
An early April event, marking the end of the ski season. Snow gear and ski pass are required for lift access.
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Where does it take place — Hardbooter's Day
Comprensorio sciistico di Courmayeur, Maison Vieille - Pista Federica Brignone
Maison Vieille, 11013 Courmayeur