Sat Mar 7 - Sat Mar 7 - 8am-4pm
That's a wrap on the 2026 H2O Winter Classic. Day 1 of the evnt kicked off right here at Mountain High under sunny skies with blistering Santa Ana winds keeping the ripping race track of a banked slalom course fast and firm. The comnpetitors sent it down the course in a best 2 out of 3 combined run for their overall scores. The energy was high throughout the day as both snowboarders and surfers cheered each other on. The day finished with food from Wahoos and the awards ceremony. Results were given out for the snowboarding leg of the event as the competition moved from the mountains to the pool.
Day 2 of the event took placed at The Palm Springs Surf Club under sunny 85 degrees perfect weather. Both surfers and snowboarders took to the pool as they chased the goal of trying to tame the machine made waves. It was pretty easy to see separation from the surfers and snowboarders. The surfers navagated the pool frontside and backside while the snowboarders tried to find thier footing. The vibes and comradeship between all athletes was second to none.
At the end of a very long and fun weekend it was Dante Madrigal taking hone the win in the Men's Pro Division and claiming top dog as the H2O Winter Classic Champion!
We well see you all again next season as this event is just getting started!
Click here for all results and final standings.
Get ready for the ultimate winter showdown where the mountains meet the waves at the H2O Winter Classic — a two-day, high-energy battle built for athletes who refuse to be defined by just one sport. On March 7th, competitors rip a banked slalom course at Mountain High, then on March 8th they take their talents to the water at the Palm Springs Surf Club, proving who truly rules snow and surf. Over $25,000 in cash and prize.
Riders throw down three snow runs and six surf waves, combining their best scores to crown the all-around champion in divisions from Youth to Pro. Expect explosive action, creative style, and a crowd-pumping atmosphere as competitors put on a show you won’t want to miss. Entry is $250 and includes your lift ticket and surf pass, but spots are limited. Lock in your place now and find out who is the best surfers/snowboarders are in the H20 Winter Classic.
March 7th, at Mountain High Resort / Snowboarding Day
March 8th, at Palm Springs Surf Club / Surfing Day
Contest Format
- Snow Format: 3 runs down a banked slalom course with the top two runs combined for overall placing.
- Surf Format: 3 rights and 3 lefts with best wave on right and left added for overall placing.
- Each athlete takes his or her placing from the snow and surf and adds them together. The lowest overall score is crowned the champion.
Divisions
- Youth 17 and under
- Men's 18-35
- Master 36-49
- Classic 50 and over
- Pro
- Women
Cost: $250
Includes a one-day lift ticket to Mountain High on 3/7/26 and a surfing pass to Palm Springs Surf Club on 3/8/24 to compete in the H2O Winter Classic. Spots are limited so sign up today.
Todd Proffit
Todd_proffit@mthigh.com
West Resort
