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

Freeride World Tour 2017

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (FRA) Jan 28-Feb 2, 2017

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).

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

Chamonix in France’s Haute-Savoie département is arguably the world’s most renowned alpine resort and a Mecca for freeriding with loads of varied faces. In recent years, competitions were held at Aiguille Pourrie at the La Flégère area and Chamois at the Brévent skiing area. Winners 2016: Loïc Collomb-Patton (Ski, FRA), Eva Walkner (Ski, AUT), Sammy Luebke (SB, USA), Anne-Flore Marxer (SB, SUI).