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FWT Ranking
Ski Men:
1.CANDIDE THOVEX (FRA)2.KAJ ZACKRISSON (SWE) 3.HENRIK WINDSTEDT (SWE)
Snowboard Men:
1.XAVIER DE LE RUE (FRA)2.MITCH TOELDERER(AUT)
3.MATT ANNETTS (USA)
Ski Women:
1.ANE ENDERUD (NOR)2.JESS MC MILLAN(USA)
3.JACLYN PAASO (USA)
Snowboard Women:
1.ALINE BOCK (GER)2.SUSAN MOL (USA)
3.NATHALIE ZENKLUSEN (SUI)
22.01.2010
Demo Scheduled for Saturday
After a massive snowfall in Krasnaya Polyana over the last two days, the riders enjoyed their first powder day in preparation for the competition to come. However, the clear weather window for Saturday is predicted to be just a bit too short to complete the competition, thus a judged demo has been organized on the Alpika face (start at I1 on the photo) with a prize package including $1000 and a week on heli-skiing in Russia for one skier and one snowboarder up for grabs. More
22.01.2010
Official Visit: Olympic Infrastructure
Attending journalists and organizers went on an official visit of the Olympic sites where they had the pleasure of meeting local officials who presented the current construction projects. One new ski lift/gondola is scheduled for a grand opening Saturday and many more to come in the next few months. More
22.01.2010
UPDATE: Snowfall in Sochi
Over 35cm of snow has fallen at the summit of the mountains, so all the riders are up and at it this morning out to get a taste of the powder in Krasnaya Polyana. The mountain guides are already working hard to secure the face which will be confirmed tonight at the Riders Meeting... so stay tuned! More
20.01.2010
Opening Ceremony took Place in Sochi
The Nissan Russian Adventure by Swatch 2010 just got underway with the opening ceremony and bib draw. Here is the OFFICIAL START LIST: More
19.01.2010
First Riders Meeting in Sochi
All of the Freeride World Tour riders gathered in Sochi to find out the latest info concerning the Nissan Russian Adventure by Swatch which has been postponed. More
19.01.2010
Awards & Nominations for Xavier de Le Rue
Taking the award for "Best Shooting" and "Jury's Special Prize" at the International Freeride Film Festival in St. Lary with his segment from "Lives of the Artists" by Relentless, Xavier is gaining more recognition in the film industry. his « black Winter » segment in lastest Standard video has been nominated at Transworld Rider Poll award as standout performance of the year and it’s nominated for best line at Cold Smoke Award. To finish with award Xavier will be on the other side of the fence as he’s part of the jury at riders-match.com a video contest open for pro and amateur, Xavier won the pro category last year and he’s now in the jury. More
19.01.2010
Seb Hannemann, Rookie in Sochi
This German rookie just arrived in Sochi with wide eyes in awe of all the riders he has admired.... More
15.01.2010
Russian 2014 Winter Olympic Resort to Host the First Stage of the Freeride World Tour 2010
The pressure is on for the first stage of the Freeride World Tour 2010. Krasnaya Polyana, the alpine and nordic ski area for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014, has become a legendary spot for the planet’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders. The athletes have challenged the Caucasian mountains since the creation of the Freeride World Tour in 2008. The Nissan Russian Adventure by Swatch will take off for its third edition 21-22 January at the Russian ski resort, which is working on the continued development of the resort ahead of the Olympics in 2014. More
13.01.2010
Candide Thovex confirms participation in Sochi
Candide Thovex is BACK. After an injury a couple of years ago, he has come back with a bang winning the Red Bull Line Catcher, a freestyle backcountry competition in Vars, France, where he beat out tough competition from the new generation of freestylers. He has just confirmed that he will indeed be in Sochi for his first ever Freeride World Tour participation! More
12.01.2010
Berengere Moroc back on her board!
After her accident in Alaska, she is finally back on her snowboard! FWT certified judge, Berengere rejoined the Freeride World Tour family last year in Sochi as a judge where she got back on skis for the first time. However, snowboarding is her passion, her life... More
11.01.2010
The North Face Masters of Snowboarding Series Kicks Off at Snowbird
The much-anticipated first stop on The North Face Masters of Snowboarding (TNF Masters) big mountain snowboarding tour arrives at Snowbird Mountain Resort, Utah, January 23-24, 2010. Big-name pros, along with up-and-comers from around the globe, will battle it out for the $15,000 prize purse on Snowbird’s impressive North Baldy amphitheatre finals venue. More
06.01.2010
Cody Townsend not able to compete in Sochi
Unfortunately, Cody has just sent word over that he will not be able to compete in Sochi due to a minor injury sustained while skiing. A little over a month ago, he hurt his rib cage, then has re-injured it again. Doctors have advised him not to ski competitively for the next month or so. Needless to say, he is disappointed, but will cheer his fellow riders on from his home in Truckee, California. More
06.01.2010
FWQ: Snowweek in Krasnaya Polyana
A long awaited event, the Russian Freeride Championships, Snowweek, will take place just after the Nissan Russian Adventure in Krasnaya Polyanafrom January 27- February 2, 2010. This is a great opportunity for Russian freeriders to get international recognition. More
04.01.2010
Nendaz Freeride takes on new dimension
The Nendaz Freeride competition will now also include an Open competition to provide additional opportunites to those not yet qualified for the Nendaz Freeride to participate. More
01.01.2010
The Official Film from the Seb Michaud Invitacion
With friends in a mythical spot in Argentina, breathtaking slopes, powder, the mission was to bring back incredible images. With one filmer and two photographers, Phil Meier, Adrien Coirier, Richard Permin, Sverre Liliequist, Kaj Zackrisson, Vince Michaud, Bruno Compagnet, Camille Jaccoux, Tato Vasiuk, Xavier Delerue, Laurent Favre and Thomas Diet all spent an unforgettable week freeriding. More
25.12.2009
Jess McMillan switches gears to prepare for the ski season
After taking third of the Freeride World Ranking in 2009, Jess is preparing her body for the demanding season by doing pilates and even going for her certification though she qd;its it is hqrd to focus with all that powder just waiting for you... More
23.12.2009
Henrik Windstedt on cover & star of documentary
He is currently on the cover of the December issue of Powder Magazine with a photo taken by Mattias Fredrikkson in Japan. Henrik has also been quite busy this year filming a documentary with director and Norwegian snowboard star, Fred Arne Wergeland. Check out the trailer: More
21.12.2009
Phil Meier explains how to make the perfect ski
Swiss skier and mountain biker takes you through the development process of designing the perfect ski with his partner Scott Sports. Check out the video: More
21.12.2009
Geraldine Fasnacht makes history
On December 13, 2009, Geraldine Fasnacht and the Holtana team made history completing the first successful base jump in Antarctica which they call 2041. This signifies the date which the treaty currently protecting the continent will expire. More
21.12.2009
HIKE now available for free download
"Last season, we produced a freeride movie project in the Austrian Alps called HIKE. Our motivation was to search for new freeride spots in our home mountains with great terrain and conditions. With this little documentary style movie, we tried to bring the sport and lifestyle we love closer to an audience outside the core freeride community," said Mith Toelderer. Featuring Mitch Toelderer, Bibi Pekarek, McFly, Flo Edenberger and Lorraine Huber, filmed by Harry Putz and directed by Martin Stoni. More