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Jonathan Penfield kept his consistent season alive with a fluid line to take the win. He aired into the approach of the Hoisl cliff, before taking a cross-court transfer at high speed. Jonathan then packed the lower section with clean airs and rode out to victory.

Arianna Tricomi claimed back what she has become accustomed to over the years, first place in an FWT event. She showed her true freeride skills up top, accelerating into an extremely technical zone with pace and confidence, and linked this with a trademark 360 in the lower section.

Andrew Pollard delivered a fluid run from top to bottom, starting with a cross-court 360 at pace above the Hoisl cliff, before sending it deep off the nose. He linked this with multiple features – including another 360 and some huge airs – to finish first. Maxime Chabloz completed an exhilarating run, full of high-speed tricks on the edge, to claim second, with Oscar Mandin finishing in third.

After two explosive events in the Pyrenees, the tour heads across the Atlantic to the freeride haven of Kicking Horse, where athletes will have their final chance to lock in points before the cut. The event was postponed a month due to mediocre early season snow, but now the Canadian Rockies are ready with epic conditions awaiting the world’s best freeriders. This year’s schedule boasts five stops in five different countries, with two finals events and a two-run format in Fieberbrunn, where...

The Freeride World Junior Championship is back! This year, the best young skiers and snowboarders of the world come together for the most eagerly anticipated competition of the Junior series, the Yeti Freeride World Junior Championships by Dynastar. This is the event where the most talented freeriders of the new generation compete to secure the coveted title of Junior World Champion in all four categories: Ski Men, Ski Women, Snowboard Men and Snowboard Women. For more Freeride World Tour...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2021 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT XTREME VERBIER The world’s best freeriders captivated audiences for a 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier that will be long remembered. Among one of the strongest rosters in Xtreme Verbier history, the 2021 kings and queens of freeride were crowned today. Due to snow conditions, athletes in all categories started at 3,020m (instead of 3,300m), but that certainly didn’t stop them lighting up the lookers-right of the Bec des Rosses – leaving j...

FWT21 GRANDE FINALE COMING SOON AT THE 25TH EDITION OF THE XTREME VERBIER With the bulk of the season completed, athletes adjust their eyes to the Bec de Rosses and prepare for the season’s final competition, running on an updated weather window of March 20-28. Culminating at 3,223m, the Bec de Rosses has provided the canvas for some dream-completing runs. Each year, with an ominous descent of 650m, the world’s best freeriders throw everything they have at this mythical mountain. The candl...

FWT21’s season opener is almost here, with Andorra ready to host the world’s best freeriders. The extended weather window of February 20-26 will give the competition the best chance to run in optimum conditions. The defending world champions are all fired for Andorra and the USA is bringing the heat in both men’s categories with Isaac Freeland leading the rankings for ski men and Nils Mindnich in the top spot for snowboarding. Judges expect more amazing performances from French superstar Mari...

With world title races and critical points in every category hanging in the balance, the world’s best freeriders revelled under the pressure of Crunch Time and gave it their all in Andorra after patiently waiting for conditions to allow for today’s competition to go down. Marion Haerty (FRA) clinched her second career FWT title with the smooth, committed and fluid style she has rightfully earned the reputation for over the years. Her run today began with a big air at the top, fast and fluid r...

With world title races and critical points in every category hanging in the balance, the world’s best freeriders revelled under the pressure of Crunch Time and gave it their all in Andorra after patiently waiting for conditions to allow for today’s competition to go down. Jackie Paaso (USA) meant business today when she came flying out of the start gate with two big back-to-back top section airs, an absolutely huge stomp in the middle, and another big air and stomp to close out a really high-...

With world title races and critical points in every category hanging in the balance, the world’s best freeriders revelled under the pressure of Crunch Time and gave it their all in Andorra after patiently waiting for conditions to allow for today’s competition to go down. Léo Slemett (FRA) earned his second podium in a row with a very strong freestyle plan of attack, which included three nicely stuck 360s in the first half of his run and a clean and fluid second half that he closed out with a...

With world title races and critical points in every category hanging in the balance, the world’s best freeriders revelled under the pressure of Crunch Time and gave it their all in Andorra after patiently waiting for conditions to allow for today’s competition to go down. Blake Hamm (USA-1st Place) brought his strong freestyle game sticking a switch 180 followed by a big 360 at the top of the venue, a floaty and stylish 360 in the middle and a big bottom air to take his first career FWT win.

Wadeck Gorak (FRA- 1st Place) wowed the judges with an impressive line on his first time on the Bec. Wadeck cruised down the central couloir before hurling himself off the daunting Hollywood cliff. Showing us his control he linked this into another big cliff and a massive backflip to finish and claim his maiden FWT victory.

Jonathan Penfield (USA- 1st Place) set the category on fire with a dazzling show of big mountain snowboarding. The first rider out of the gates he linked together a series of huge airs including a backside 360. Entering more exposure, he calmly sent his way over another cliff and capitalized on his fluidity score.

Hometown hero Elisabeth Gerritzen (SUI- 1st Place) delivered the goods today showing us her control and style in big, exposed terrain. Fearlessly sending her first cliff deep she managed to hold her line and link it into a huge mandatory air. The excitement didn’t finish there with Elisabeth stomping another huge air and straightlining it home all the way to victory.

Marion Haerty (FRA- 1st Place) put down the run of her life including a massive 360 and a technical double drop to add a record fourth win to the season. With the 2019 FWT Title already secured she came here hungry to take home the Verbier crown. What an extraordinary season with an unprecedented ‘perfect’ 4 wins, including victory here at the iconic Bec des Rosses, and adding a second FWT title to her 2017 crown.

Top conditions and prime runs by the worlds bests Freeriders at the third stop of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2019 in Fieberbrunn. Victor De Le Rue (FRA-1st Place) charged into top of venue throwing a big 360 over tons of exposure, which he followed by a huge air, another 360 and then yet another 360 to cap off an amazing run which he spent most of the time spinning consecutive front and backside 360s. Dave Baird (USA-2nd Place) wowed judges and viewers with a beautiful sequence of two huge...

Best conditions at the third stop of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2019 in Fieberbrunn. Sunshine and fresh snow ensured spectacular descents by the best freeriders in the world. Markus Eder (ITA) was able to secure his second victory of this tour and is on course for the title after three stops. The Italien provided spectacular moments with a beautifully floated 360 at the top of the venue with tons of exposure below, a fast and smooth middle section with plenty more air time, a very creativ...

With the legendary “Wildseeloder” venue blanketed under blue skies and cold fresh snow, the intrepid roster of athletes wasted no time in choosing big lines and creative features hoping to finish the day standing in the winners circle. Victor De Le Rue (FRA-1st Place) charged into top of venue throwing a big 360 over tons of exposure, which he followed by a huge air, another 360 and then yet another 360 to cap off an amazing run which he spent most of the time spinning consecutive front and b...

With the legendary “Wildseeloder” venue blanketed under blue skies and cold fresh snow, the intrepid roster of athletes wasted no time in choosing big lines and creative features hoping to finish the day standing in the winners circle. Markus Eder (ITA-1st Place) continued his 2019 world title campaign with a beautifully floated 360 at the top of the venue with tons of exposure below, a fast and smooth middle section with plenty more air time, a very creative floaty transfer, and a massive ba...

With the legendary “Wildseeloder” venue blanketed under blue skies and cold fresh snow, the intrepid roster of athletes wasted no time in choosing big lines and creative features hoping to finish the day standing in the winners circle. Marion Haerty (FRA) was the last rider to go for the day and did not disappoint with a steep and technical top section, multiple airs linked together through the middle and two clean bottom airs to take the win and further cement her spot in the overall rankings.

With the legendary “Wildseeloder” venue blanketed under blue skies and cold fresh snow, the intrepid roster of athletes wasted no time in choosing big lines and creative features hoping to finish the day standing in the winners circle. Hedvig Wessel (NOR) took the win by pointing her skis into a big and fast top air, then stomped a smooth middle air, and cemented her spot at the top podium with a huge backflip at the bottom.

With two events in the books and a highly contested world title race rapidly unfolding, the world’s best will get their chance to “Hold The Line” in Fieberbrunn as FWT19 enters the European leg of the season. Regarded as one of the most technical and challenging freeride competition venues on the planet, Fieberbrunn’s “Wildseeloder” face is a key piece to the puzzle for every world title quest. With a record snow year, we can expect to see new lines to be opened and an incredible show.Strong...

Solid performances in every category by an insane line-up of riders set the stage for mind blowing debut to the season opener in Hakuba. Podium finishers like Markus Eder (ITA-1st Place) Tanner Hall (USA-2nd Place), Gigi Rüf (AUT-2nd Place), Arianna Tricomi (ITA-1st Place) and Anna Orlova (RUS-1st Place) will be looking to carry their momentum into Kicking Horse and earn more crucial points in the world title race. However, they will surely be challenged by the strong line-up of riders hoping...

In a place where the snow falls so hard and often that visibility even once every ten days is not a given, a top shelf lineup of the world’s finest freeriders were treated to epic conditions at the first stop of the 2019 Freeride World Tour (FWT) in the heart of the Japanese Alps. The man, the myth, the legend Travis Rice (USA–First Place) defended his win from years past with a line above all others featuring an enormous 720 spin to a technical finish. Gigi Rüf (AUT–Second Place) maintained...

The winter begins with the 2019 Freeride World Tour (FWT) dropping in Hakuba, Japan: World’s best freeriders will begin their quest to become world champion in the heart of the Japanese Alps at the first event of FWT19. Huge amounts of recent snow in Hakuba, a stacked line-up of riders including 2018’s World Champions Ariana Tricomi (ITA), Manuela MAndl (AUT), Sammy Luebke (USA), Kristofer Turdell (SWE) and event wildcards Travis Rice (USA) and Taisuke Kusonoki (JPN), sets the stage for an ep...

Snowboard Men It was all stars and stripes on the podium today with three young Americans leading the pack. Jesse Aves (USA-1st Place) and Holden Samuels (USA- 2nd Place) proved that age is only a number as they both launched into two of the biggest airs seen this season for the category, respectively styling it out with grabs the whole way down to take the top two podium positions. Andrew Kraatz (USA-3rd Place) showed big mountain confidence and technical skill with a steep and creati...

SNOWBOARD WOMEN Defending champion, Marion Haerty (FRA-1st Place) took the top podium spot with solid riding from top to bottom, sticking her entire technical line with confidence. Manuela Mandl (AUT-2nd Place) earned another 2018 podium with strong fluid riding, putting her in the number one position in the overall rankings. Anna Orlova (RUS-3rd Place) linked up multiple airs with smooth and confident riding for a solid result and overall ranking going into the upcoming finals in Verbier....

It was a day of firsts for the rookie, Mickael Bimboes (FRA-1st Place) who claimed his first career FWT win and podium thanks to hard-charging big mountain confidence, perfectly stomped airs and a huge must-stick gap jump over the lower couloir, which has never been seen before in a competition on the “Wildseeloder” venue. Kristofer Turdell (SWE-2nd Place) stood on the podium for the second time this week and clinched the 2018 FWT Ski Men championship after stomping a nearly perfect technical...

Austrian snowboard legend, Gigi Rüf (AUT-1st Place) earned his first FWT win thanks to a textbook run, which began with him smoothly slashing his way through the big mountain spine features at the top of the venue followed by a stylish 360, true to form for the backcountry freestyle specialist. Joining him on the podium was wildcard, Elias Elhardt (GER-2nd Place) whose trademark playful and flowy style was on full display and fellow Austrian, Thomas Feurstein (AUT-3rd Place) who earned himsel...

Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra–March 6, 2018 – With crunch time rapidly approaching in Fieberbrunn and crucial points on the line in the 2018 FWT, riders in every category threw down on the legendary Pyrenean freeride venue, "Basser Negre”. Recent snowfall in Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra and bluebird skies made for superb riding conditions and amazing performances to kick-off the European leg of the 2018 tour. Sammy Luebke (USA-1st Place), defending FWT World Champion was the rider to beat today...

Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra–March 6, 2018 – With crunch time rapidly approaching in Fieberbrunn and crucial points on the line in the 2018 FWT, riders in every category threw down on the legendary Pyrenean freeride venue, "Basser Negre”. Recent snowfall in Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra and bluebird skies made for superb riding conditions and amazing performances to kick-off the European leg of the 2018 tour. Sammy Luebke (USA-1st Place), defending FWT World Champion was the rider to beat today w...

In seven days, FWT athletes hungry for crucial points in the world title race will descend on the majestic Pyreneen peaks of Andorra, kicking off the European leg of the five-stop 2018 season. Local pro and Andorran freeride ski hero Dani Fornell-Prat (AND) will receive the local wild card and join the current roster of top freeriders. Following two action-packed competitions in Kicking Horse, Golden, BC, Canada, momentum is soaring as the FWT competitors begin to hone in on the road to the G...

The FWT Hakuba Japan 2018 stop is coming up in just a few days! Terje Haakonsen is going to join the Hakuba lineup with snowboard film star Gigi Rüf and local Japanese legend Tadashi Fuse which will make the men’s snowboard category more exciting to watch than ever. All your favorite athletes from the last years are going to show their best as well. Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the finest names in the history of sport throw down in incredible Japanese powder. Be sure to tune in...

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