Biography
William Almqvist got his first snowboard from his dad at five and was hooked straight away. What started as curiosity turned into routine, and that routine never left. Snowboarding became the constant, the thing he kept coming back to year after year. Growing up in Sweden, he gravitated toward park riding, lapping features whenever he could. Clean lines, technical tricks, long days that never really felt long enough. Over time, the focus shifted. Less noise, more flow. Early starts, riding until the lifts stop spinning. A rhythm built around riding hard, staying consistent, and keeping it fun.
“Ride because you love it. Trends come and go, but passion is what keeps you in the game long term.”– William Almqvist
Key highlights
Europe Cup Champion
Won the overall Europe Cup title
Swedish Champion
National Slopestyle Champion
World Cup Appearances
Multiple World Cup starts
Team Sweden
Represented Sweden for seven years
5 Quick questions with William
How did it all start?
My Dad gave me a snowboard for my birthday
Favourite place to ride?
Kläppen Snowpark
Your go-to day on snow?
First gondola, ride until last lift, sauna after
Off-season activity?
Disc golf
If you weren't riding?
Surfing
“First gondola on a bluebird day is hard to beat.”– William Almqvist






