Best ski fails – Crash of the Year 2025
The season is coming to an end, and chances are there have been a few spills. If the crashes are on film, you can participate in our contest “Crash of the Year.” Upload your best clips and win fantastic prizes. Now you can finally get some payback for all the winter action and filming!
Compete here:
Watch the 2025 entries below, then submit your best fails for a chance to win great prizes. The prize table will soon be updated with 2026 gadgets you can win.
Crash of the Year 2025 is on! This winter, the contest is presented by the travel company Lion Alpin, which has been organizing popular ski trips to the Alps since the early 1980s. The tailored package trips go to the Alps in Austria and Italy. Our other partner and sponsor is Db, which has been developing stylish and innovative products and bags to make your travels easier since 2009. Two partners that simply fit perfectly together.
How the contest works
The contest is super simple, in short: upload or link to your video clip featuring some form of board or ski crash. Then you’re in the contest. Read the full contest rules and terms for Crash of the Year. The contest runs until October 31. And remember that a fail on, off, or in the lift is also a crash.
Prizes:
1. Lion Alpin – ski trip to Schladming in Austria
The best crash of the year wins a trip to Schladming in Austria with Lion Alpin, and everything included is:
- Round-trip flights & transfers
- Lift pass
- Accommodation in a double room at Hotel Planai
- A lovely breakfast buffet to start the day
- A well-prepared dinner buffet every evening
Total value approximately 1864 USD.
The prize is valid for 1 adult at Hotel Planai during week 11, departing from Arlanda or Landvetter (alternatively from Kastrup during weeks 3-5).
2. Db – Hugger 30L, Snowroller Pro 127L, Hugger Roller Bag Check-in 90L, and Roamer Pro Sling Bag 6L
The second prize is a kit consisting of four awesome bags that are perfect for those who love to travel in style.
Hugger 30L:
The best-seller that has received an upgrade – now with a cleaner and more discreet design. The Hugger 30L is slightly narrower than before but retains the same spacious capacity. Improved ergonomics with new shoulder straps, more inner pockets, and a laptop pocket that fits up to a 16” MacBook Pro.
- New, sleek design
- Improved fit and comfort
- Protects your belongings and maintains its shape
- Made with conscious materials
- Compatible with Hook-Up System™️
Value 229 USD.
The world’s first length-adjustable ski bag, packed with patented technology. Continuously updated since it stormed the market in 2012 and still leading in its segment.
- Length-adjustable to perfectly fit all skis or snowboards
- Holds 2-3 pairs of skis up to 203cm
- Compresses to 10% of its size for easy storage
- Comes with patented 360° Rib-Cage Construction™️
- Hook-Up System™️ compatible with other Db bags
Value 339 USD.
Hugger Roller Bag Check-in 90L
Db’s largest rolling duffel with a large opening to the main compartment that gives you easy access to all your belongings. The bag is equipped with Db’s patented Hookup System so you can attach more bags and travel lighter. The bag features their Rib Cage construction consisting of internal ABS ribs and soft foam padding that provides effective protection on the sides and keeps the bag’s shape even when it’s half full and at a very low weight.
- 70mm off-road wheels that help you on all surfaces
- Ergonomic and sturdy extendable handle
- Comes with patented 360° Rib-Cage Construction™️
- Hook-Up System™️ compatible with other Db bags
Value 399 USD.
Outdoor-inspired with ripstop made to withstand whatever it faces. From the city to the mountain.
- Full-width opening for a complete overview of your contents
- Quick access to exterior pockets that keep your items secure
- Elastic cord with reflex to secure everything from water bottles to jackets
Value 89 USD.
3. Pieps Pro IPS – avalanche transceiver
The third prize winner will receive a Pieps Pro IPS, a highly anticipated new product that solves an old problem: interference from mobile phones. Thanks to new technology, the transmitter is not affected by radiation, which means you can safely keep your phone on in your inner pocket without compromising functionality or range.
It has impressive performance with a 70-meter range, 80-meter search width, and 600 hours of battery life (with lithium batteries). The transmitter updates smoothly via Bluetooth – no need for service visits for software updates.
Of course, it has all the advanced features you expect: digital and analog modes, SCAN function, marking of found signals, and auto-revert in case of a secondary avalanche.
Value 569 USD.
