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

Freeride World Tour 2017

Vallnord Arcalís (AND) Feb 11-16, 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 Vallnord Arcalís (AND) – Feb 11-16, 2017

Vallnord Arcalís in Andorra is widely known as the jewel of the Pyrenees and will host an FWT event for the third time. Before that, the resort had held the popular “El Dorado Freeride” Qualifyer event since 1998. Winners 2016: Kristoffer Turdell (Ski, SWE), Jaclyn Paaso (Ski, USA), Sascha Hamm (SB, GBR), Estelle Balet (SB, SUI).