If you could invent a new snow sport, what would it be called and what gear would it need?
That’s the challenge we threw to our Warren Miller fans this year—and the responses? As creative, chaotic, and cold-weather-inspired as you’d expect.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Warren Miller films our amazing partners put together an almighty prize pool so we asked our fans to dream up the next big thing in winter sport. From hilarious downhill contraptions to surprisingly well-thought-out hybrid sports, your entries made us laugh, scratch our heads, and wish we had a waiver on hand.
There were too many good answers to choose from. So, we divided our major prize winners into fun, themed categories that match both the Warren Miller spirit – fun, freedom, storytelling, and style – and the generous prizes provided by our brand partners, from lift passes and winter gear to resort stays and your very own Polestar electric vehicle to get you there.
Each winner was selected for their originality, relevance to the category, and that special “would-watch-this-in-a-Warren-Miller-film” energy.
Meet the Winning Snow Sport Inventions
Classic Warren Miller Energy
Winner: Noa Abrahams
Prize: 1 x Ikon Pass
Invention: Apentulating
You go on a giant swing at the top of the mountain and then somersault off into the pow. Winner falls deepest. Gear: large swing, boots, goggles. Wings would help.
Future Olympic Event Potential
Winner: Nathan Downes
Prize: $2,000 XTM Outfit Voucher
Invention: Olympic Team Snowball Fights
Real teams. Real snowballs. Real medal potential. You heard it here first.
Gnarliest Use of Gear
Winner: Grace Anderson
Prize: $500 Wild Earth Voucher
Invention: Snow Rafting
White water rafting… but on snow. Six-person snowboard, one ski pole each, and a whole lot of luck.
Most Likely to Cause a Friendly Feud
Winner: Jayde Moses
Prize: 2-night stay at Grandeco Snow Resort (Japan)
Invention: Ski Hockey
A puck, a stick, and an attitude for violence. The lodge won’t know what hit it.
Most Innovative
Winner: Isaac Ticehurst
Prize: $250 Arcade Belts Voucher
Invention: SnowRiderX
A BMX-meets-snowboard hybrid with magnetic boots, visor cam, and built-in airbag pads. Think: backcountry freestyle trail riding with POV tricks.
Best Use of Aussie/Kiwi Culture
Winner: Emily Klahm
Prize: 2 nights at Chalet Alpina + Polestar weekend lease
Invention: Snow Wheelbarrowing
All you need: a wheelbarrow, old skis, and a Bunnings snag for the trip down. Iconic.
Most Likely to Go Viral
Winner: Mackenzie Carson
Prize: $1,000 Smith Optics Voucher
Invention: Parra Sledding
Parachute + snow sled + sick goggles = high-flying social media gold.
What’s Next?
We’re stoked to release the full 2026 Warren Miller ‘Sno-ciety’ Film Tour schedule next month, so stay tuned for screening dates, ticket drops, and city announcements. In the meantime, check out the winning entries, share your favourites, and maybe start working on your own snow sport concept for next year…
After all, winter is better when you make it your own.
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