As the sun dipped behind the Whistler mountain’s, approximately 8,000 spectators packed into the Boneyard and Skier’s Plaza for one of the festival’s most electric annual events: the Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC. With the golden hour glow setting the stage, more than 110 athletes dropped in on the purpose-built jump, each aiming to send it the most sideways and bring the crowd to their feet.
Crankworx Whistler 2025: Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC
The atmosphere was pure Crankworx – hyped fans lining every vantage point, music pumping, and riders feeding off the energy as they launched high into the evening sky. Every whip, tweak, and extension drew roars from the crowd, celebrating style and creativity as much as amplitude.
On the women’s side, Janelle Soukup (USA) claimed her first Whip-Off gold, cementing her status as one of Freeride’s fast rising stars. Canadian riders Angie Marino and Kirsten Van Horne rounded out the podium, bringing big style to home soil.
In the men’s competition, Switzerland’s Alessio Tonoli took the win with a massive, fully extended whip that convinced the judges. Defending champion Hayden Zablotny (CAN) was just edged into silver, while Eddie Reynolds (USA) repeated his podium presence from last year, securing bronze.
Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC results:
- Alessio TONOLI (SUI) // Janelle SOUKUP (USA)
- Hayden ZABLOTNY (CAN) // Angie MARINO (CAN)
- Eddie REYNOLDS (USA) // Kirsten VAN HORNE (CAN)
Double-Header Day Tomorrow
Tonight’s celebration also sets the stage for a huge day tomorrow, following a schedule update made in anticipation of incoming weather. The Specialized Dual Slalom for elite riders will now run tomorrow at 2pm on a newly built Boneyard course, followed by the newest addition to the festival, the Outdoor Research Trick Showdown – a jam-style event spotlighting the biggest, most creative tricks from some of the world’s top Freeride and Slopestyle riders, taking place at 5:30pm. Fans can catch all the action on site in Whistler or tune in live on Red Bull TV.
As we monitor incoming weather updates, the RockShox Canadian Open DH Group A finals have been rescheduled to the weekend. Crankworx remains committed to accommodating all currently planned events. Any additional schedule changes will be announced via @crankworx and crankworx.com, with the most up-to-date information always available at crankworx.com/schedule.
About Crankworx World Tour
Crankworx is the ultimate experience in mountain biking. Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series. The Crankworx World Tour brings together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines. Crankworx World Tour festivals also host races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations.
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