Snowboard & Freeski: 10 Years of FWT – The Big Anniversary!

Freeride World Tour 2017

January to April 2017, Chamonix (FRA), Vallnord Arcalís (AND), Fieberbrunn (AUT), Haines/Alaska (USA), Verbier (SUI) + first ever 4* FWQ in Japan

Steep powder slopes, spectacular off-piste runs, and awe-inspiring drops from huge cliffs: since 2008, the world’s leading freeride skiers and snowboarders have fought for the World Championship titles of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) every year. Delivering unforgettable images and top-notch athletic performances, the tour has become a key part of the international winter sports calendar. In 2017, the FWT guests at 5 chosen European and US ski resorts with first-class freeride terrain. For the first time, there will addionally be a Freeride World Qualifier in Asia. 22 male and 11 female skiers as well as 9 male and 8 female snowboarders will join in. After 4 tour stops in all categories, the World Champions will be crowned at the big finals at Verbier (SUI).

The introduction show presents the favourites for the new season and answers questions such as: what’s behind the FWT? How do I qualify for the pro tour? In addition, we will show images from the first important event of the winter: on January 13, 2017, the wintersport resort of Hakuba, Nagano, Japan, will hold the first ever 4-star Freeride World Qualifier of Asia!

1. Freeride World Tour Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (FRA) – Jan 28-Feb 2, 2017

2. Freeride World Tour Vallnord Arcalís (AND) – Feb 11-16, 2017

3. Freeride World Tour Fieberbrunn Kitzbüheler Alpen (AUT) – Mar 6-11, 2017

4. Freeride World Tour Haines/Alaska (USA) – Mar 17-24, 2017

5. Xtreme Verbier (SUI) – Apr 1-9, 2017