Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial 2025 Recaps

We recount a long, LONG weekend of skating with two major Challenger Series competitions: Nebelhorn Trophy and Nepela Memorial. The highlight reel includes big wins from Amber Glenn, Lara Naki Gutmann and Smart & Dieck. But, wow, were there some sloppy skates in there too…

September 29, 2025

Nepela Memorial 2025 and Nebelhorn Trophy 2025 Recaps

Two big Challenger Series events. One long, loooonnnnggggg weekend on the couch watching skating.

Chapters

0:00 — Intro
2:13 — Nebelhorn Women’s Competition
14:31 — Nebelhorn Pairs Competition
24:06 — Nebelhorn Men’s Competition
31:20 — Nebelhorn Ice Dance Competition
41:28 — Nepela Women’s Competition
1:01:50 — Nepela Men’s Competition
1:09:38 — Nepela Ice Dance Competition
1:37:58 — Gold in our Hearts
1:40:36 — Wrap-Up

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