European Season opener
Welcome, now let’s go!!!
No BETTER way to start the season than to PARK ourselves in the heart of the Austrian Alps in the Zillertal.
We’re kicking off another winter together at the legendary Hintertux Glacier—because if you’re going to start a season, you might as well do it somewhere with actual snow. Expect glacier laps, mountain sunrises, good food, great company, and enough stories to keep the chairlift conversations going all winter long.
Whether you’re a seasoned SFC veteran or joining us for the first time, this weekend is all about reconnecting with God, with friends, and with the joy of being in the mountains together.
So wax your board, sharpen your edges, and start counting down the days. Winter starts here.
Details
When?
12-15 November, 2026
How much?
Registration for the Euro Opener is as follows:
0-6 yr : €0
7-17 yr : €170
18-99 yr : €250
Please pay your fee right after you have registered, you can pay through:
- PAYPAL: @SFCeurope (for friends and family)
- Transfer to SFC Europe: BE85967673998806, TRWIBEB1XXX
Mention “EURO OPENER 26” + “[your name(s)]”
Also, if the only thing stopping you from coming to this awesome weekend is the price, please reach out to us! We have a couple of free spots available.
Cancellation within 1 month before the event results in partial reimbursement of 50%.
Cancellation within 1 week before the event results in partial reimbursement of 20%.
By the way, we strongly recommend you come for the entire event to have the best experience, but we understand if that is not possible. We will love you even if you come for just 2 nights.
Joining us only for 1 day? Great, we’d love to have you and to get to know you! Let us know and we can get you an extra chair at the dinner table in the hotel!
What does registration include?
- Lodging
- Breakfast (Friday-Sunday)
- Dinner (Thursday-Saturday)
- Conference Programming Fees
What does it not include?
- Lunch each day (can be purchased on the mountain).
- Ski pass (can be bought online HERE or at the ski lift)
- Any other shred materials you may need.
- Transportation to the mountain, a ski bus is 20 min away on foot, but we’ll drive our cars to the glacier!
Where?
We will be staying all by ourselves at the Melcherhof, Burgstall 352, 6290 Schwendau, Austria
If you have any questions regarding the weekend or you want to know more about SFC, then please contact us at sfceuro@wearesfc.org!
Register
Need some help?
We’re here and ready to help you find what you need. We’re happy to supply more information about the Season Opener or help with costs if possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!