Yeti Xtreme Verbier 2025: Inside the Freeride World Tour Finals Report from March 20-23, 2025 We were on the ground in Verbier for all four days of the 30th anniversary of the Freeride World Tour Finals weekend—boots in the snow, camera in hand, and full access to the competition, the riders, and the events. From pre-dawn visual inspections to the final podium celebrations, we witnessed everything that makes the Yeti […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour in Verbier, Switzerland, we met at the Mammut booth in the heart of the Freeride Village—geared up and ready for a full day in the mountains. The mission: sharpen avalanche safety skills, explore gear trusted by professionals, and ski alongside one of […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today is the Last Chance to Lock in Epic Australia Pass Prices Before Thursday’s Price Increase—Now With Access to Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland Skiers and snowboarders have until the end of today, March 5, to lock in the current price of the 2025 Epic Australia Pass, with prices set to increase from Thursday, March 6. The pass, currently priced at AUD 1,079 for adults, AUD 619 for children, and AUD 839 for seniors, offers unlimited access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
2025-26 Epic Pass Launches at Lowest Price of the Year; Switzerland’s Verbier 4 Vallées is Now Even More Epic with Expanded Access for Pass Holders Epic Pass launches at $1,051 with unlimited, unrestricted access to world-class mountains like Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain and more Epic Day Passes (1-7 days) start as low as $47–$100 per day Access to Verbier 4 Vallées expands to more Passes, including Epic Local Pass Vail Resorts’ $2.5B+ investments in its mountain resorts continue to drive incredible […] Industry News Press Release | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanche Hits Helicopter near Verbier, Switzerland, Leaving 3 People Dead [Updated April 5, 2024, with correct last names for survivors] A fatal helicopter accident was reported on Tuesday, April 2, at Petit Combin, near Verbier, Switzerland. Three people lost their lives in the accident while three further people were injured. According to the police report, a type B3 helicopter crashed at the Petit Combin, a popular backcountry and heliskiing location […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies After Sliding 330 feet Down Rocky Cliff at Verbier, Switzerland A Norwegian snowboarder fell to his death on Tuesday, March 12, while boarding at the famous Swiss resort Verbier, which is part of the 4 Vallées ski area. According to the police report, the snowboarder and his friend were traveling outside the marked piste, when one person fell and slipped over a rocky cliff. The accident occurred around 3:20 p.m. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2024 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance Verbier Pro 2024 Recap The Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance got off to an excellent start over the weekend. The first stop was originally supposed to be in Spain at Baqueira Beret but unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. The amazing FWT organizers were able to move the event at the last minute and Verbier, Switzerland, played host to the first stop of the […] Industry News Seth Tuuri | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Kicks Off in Verbier, Switzerland, This Weekend With the challenging off-piste conditions in the Pyrenees, the organizers of the Freeride World Tour (‘FWT’) have decided to organize an event this weekend in Verbier, Switzerland, to kick of the season. Related: Freeride World Tour at Baqueira Bere, Spain, Canceled Due to Lack of Snow After careful assessment of the situation, a decision was made by the FWT team […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 25, 2024 0 Comments