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)

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).

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
Fieberbrunn Kitzbüheler Alpen is one of the finest freeriding locations in Austria. The infamous north face of Wildseeloder (2,118 m/6,948 ft) with its 70-degree steeps and varied terrain full of cliff drops and powder fields offers the perfect venue to show top-notch performances.

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

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