The Monster Energy White Style presented by Kona was a great start to the biking year 2011 for everyone involved, but none more so than for Sam Pilgrim who won the freeride event in  Leogang, Austria for a second time, confirming his position as one of the world’s best freeriders..

More than 2500 visitors flocked to Leogang’s Schantei lift to get a first-hand impression of the Monster Energy White Style course, designed by Grant “Chopper” Fielder. This year, the Kona Clump rider once again outdid himself: the step-up step-down with humongous drop was so massive the riders referred to it as the “Monster” and the impressive course so daunting that it inspired awe in the toughest pro.

After you’ve watched the video above, read the full report from the event here.