Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | June 13, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] These Tricks Will Blow Your Mind I FWT23 Top 10 Tricks The Freeride World Tour 2023 has been nothing short of amazing! From big mountain lines to massive drops, the athletes have been pushing the limits of freeriding. Check out the Top 10 Tricks Video and see what these riders can do! Related: World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Freeride World Tour SnowBrains | April 26, 2023 0 Comments
Peak Performance Becomes Presenting Partner of the Freeride World Tour Swedish clothing manufacturer Peak Performance and the Freeride World Tour ‘FWT’ last week announced an extension of their long-standing partnership. Peak Performance will become the presenting partner of the FWT starting in 2024. The collaboration solidifies Peak Performance’s commitment to the freeride community. The Swedish company has sponsored the FWT for the last eight years. The Freeride World Tour has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Verbier, Switzerland, Competition Canceled: Tour Winners Named by Default Weather and snow conditions have proved to be a formidable opponent to the Freeride World Tour this 2023 season. The season kicked off with a postponement due to unsafe conditions and ended in a similar fashion. The YETI Xtreme Verbier event was planned to kick off on Saturday, March 25th, at Bec Des Rosses, Switzerland. However, the venue experienced high […] Industry News Riley McDonald | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Host Freeride Competition March 21-24 From March 21-24, 2023, Freeride athletes from far and wide will descend on Taos Ski Valley, NM, to test themselves against the resort’s famed steeps, chasing the top podium spot and trying to get one step closer to making the Freeride World Tour. Along with the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association and the Freeride World Tour, Taos Ski Valley will host a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sent 3 Athletes to the Freeride Junior World Championship Podium Finish for Kaiya Hanepen in Women’s Snowboarding Palisades Tahoe is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, three athletes from the Palisades Snowboard team qualified and were invited to compete in the Freeride Junior World Championships (FJWC). Palisades Tahoe has participated in the FJWC for eight years, and the Snowboard team has repeatedly finished atop […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 31, 2023 0 Comments
The 2023 Freeride World Tour Kickoff Has Been Postponed The Freeride World Tour was scheduled to begin on January 13-18 at Kicking Horse Resort in British Columbia, Canada, but has since been postponed to February. Recent updates on snow conditions led the FWT and the Local Organization Committee to move the competition to February 17-22, 2023. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has received lower amounts of snow than expected and […] Industry News Riley McDonald | January 4, 2023 0 Comments
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Has Acquired the Freeride World Tour (FWT) The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is delighted to announce that it has acquired the Freeride World Tour (FWT) and that the two organizations will join forces already for the 2022-2023 season. Related: Where to Catch the Action: 2023 Freeride World Tour Calendar The FWT is the worldwide circuit of freeride snowboarding and skiing that features the best riders […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 8, 2022 0 Comments