Freeride World Tour 2020 Calendar Announced

October 2nd, 2019

 

Mountainwatch | Press Release

Lausanne, Switzerland, Oct 2:  Mark your calendars for the 2020 edition of the Freeride World Tour! Featuring the world’s best male and female big mountain skiers and snowboarders, the 2020 FWT has the same world-class freeride destinations as last season, competitors and fans can look forward to a season full of top talent pushing competition to the highest level across the planet.

The best part is – each and every one of these venues is easily accessible to freeride fans and spectators. So, come join in the action and support your favorite riders as they throw down!

Without further ado, the full FWT2020 Calendar:

 

Hakuba, Japan, powder and pillows for the first stop. Photo: @freerideworldtour/©JBERNARD

STOP 1: Hakuba, Japan
“The Winter Begins”
January 18-25, 2020 (FWQ 13-16)

Join riders in dreamlike pillows and spines as they shred some of the deepest snow on the planet.

 

Kicking Horse,BC stop 2. Photo:@freerideworldtour/©JBERNARD

STOP 2:  Kicking Horse Golden BC, Canada
“Time To Get Rowdy!”
February 6-12, 2020

The playful Canadian terrain gives riders a chance to go big while showing off their technical skills.

 

Ordino Arcadis,in the Pyrenees. Photo: @freerideworldtour/©JBERNARD

STOP 3: Ordino Arcalís, Andorra
“Hold The Line”
February 28 – March 4, 2020

Riders navigate the dynamic conditions and complex terrain high in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra.

 

Fieberbrunn, Austria. Photo: @freerideworldtour/©JBERNARD

STOP 4: Fieberbrunn, Austria
“Crunch Time”
March 7-13, 2020

It’s do or die for the penultimate stop of the tour – riders commit it all to qualify for the final.

 

The final event in Verbier, usually decides the world champions. Photo:  @freerideworldtour. Dater

STOP 5: Verbier, Switzerland
“The Grand Finale”
March 28 – April 5, 2020

There’s steep, and then there’s the Bec des Rosses – the stunning freeride summit that inhabits contestants wildest fantasies and darkest fears. The season culminates in Switzerland at the 25th edition of the Xtreme Verbier – a historic event and celebration not to be missed.

 

2019 World Champions, left to right, Maruce Eder, Arianna Tricomi, Marion Haerty, Victor De La Rue. Photo: @freerideworldtour

All of the events will be streamed live on www.freerideworldtour.com and FWT social media channels!

Follow FWT on Facebook and Instagram for the latest event and rider news all season long.