Competition Confirmed: Xtreme Verbier Set for Thursday, March 20, Will Decide Three Freeride World Titles

March 19th, 2025
The Extreme Verbier is the pinnacle of the Freeride World Tour. Photo: Bernard/FWT

Mountainwatch | Press Release

VERBIER, Switzerland – March 18, 2025: The YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda, the highly anticipated FWT Finals, will take place on Thursday, March 20, as organizers aim to secure the best possible conditions for the season’s ultimate showdown. The Bec des Rosses, freeride’s most demanding venue, will once again push the world’s best riders to their limits as they battle for the 2025 FWT Champion titles.

The Bec des Rosses: A True Freeride Challenge

This year’s competition will feature three starts instead of the traditional summit start. Due to a lack of sufficient snow at the top, caused by low precipitation throughout the season and strong northeast winds that stripped the upper face, riders will drop from:

  • Two starts on the Petit Bec – offering highly technical, steep lines with exposed terrain.
  • One start half way down the central couloir – leading into the heart of the Bec, where riders must navigate chutes and natural airs.

  • Verbier local Sybille Blanjean looking for her second win at the Bec de Rosses. Photo: Bernard/FWT

Despite these adjustments, the Bec des Rosses remains as extreme as ever. With reverse ranking order in each category, the highest-ranked riders will drop last, building tension until the final runs.

FWT Commissioner Laurent Besse explains: “Freeride is about adapting to the mountain. The Bec des Rosses remains a formidable challenge, and we will see world-class performances despite the altered start positions. The fight for the title will be intense!“

Defending champ Victor De Le Rue scoping a line at last year’s event. Photo: Daher/FWT

Snow Conditions: A High-Stakes Surface

Riders will face 20 cm of cold, light powder on top of hardpack in some areas and sugary snow in others. With mixed snow conditions, athletes will need to read the terrain carefully, balancing aggression and control to put down winning runs.

Event Schedule

  • Live coverage begins: 9:45 AM CET
  • First rider drops: 10:00 AM CET
  • Dropping order: Snowboard Men, Ski Men, Ski Women, Snowboard Women (reverse ranking order for each category)

Watch the Action Live

Fans around the world can catch all the action live at www.freerideworldtour.com/live, with real-time updates and exclusive content on @freerideworldtour.

More Than Just a Competition: A Full Weekend of Celebrations

The freeride celebrations in Verbier don’t end with the competition. The event village on Rue de Médran will be open from Friday at 12 PM until Sunday at 6 PM, offering a full weekend of activities. Fans can enjoy DJ sets, brand activations, and signing sessions with the riders, while on Saturday and Sunday, the Ski Test Village at Ruinettes will let visitors try out the latest gear.

Don’t miss out—discover everything happening here.