Published Apr 13, 2025
Telma Särkipaju claimed victory at the 2025 edition of The Uninvited Invitational, held from April 11-14 at Woodward Park City. The Finnish rider impressed both judges and fans with technical rail riding and creativity in the highly anticipated all-women snowboard street event founded by Jess Kimura.
The event brought together 75 of the world’s best female and non-binary street snowboarders from over 20 countries, competing on a custom-designed course built to mimic real street features. With a $60,000 prize purse on the line, the level of riding was higher than ever.
Final Podium – The Uninvited Invitational 2025
- Telma Särkipaju (FIN)
- Iris Pham (USA)
- Jess Perlmutter (USA)
Särkipaju’s victory comes after a standout season on the streets, solidifying her place as one of the most progressive female riders in the scene. Iris Pham continued her impressive year with a second-place finish, while 14-year-old Jess Perlmutter surprised the field by securing third place in one of her biggest career results so far.
Special Awards
The event also handed out individual awards:
- Best Trick: Annika Morgan (GER)
- Best Air: Emma Crosby (USA)
- Best Bail: Jaylen Hanson (USA)
Event Atmosphere
Thousands of fans attended across the weekend, with the event blending competition and community vibes. The Uninvited Invitational has become a key platform for women’s snowboarding progression, with heavy industry support from brands like Monster Energy and Park City Mountain.
This year’s edition also featured live music, open sessions for the public, and athlete meet-and-greets, creating an inclusive atmosphere true to Jess Kimura’s vision of supporting underrepresented riders.
Results, stats & predictions provided by: wyldata.com
Article Sources: snowboardcanada.com, tormentmag.com, monsterenergy.com
Image Source: snowboardcanada.com
