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The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) by Peak Performance has postponed the Georgia Pro after extensive efforts to secure the competition face and ensure safe riding conditions. Recent stabilization work on the Kaseb face triggered significant avalanches, rendering it unsuitable for competition. As a result, organizers have decided to relocate the event to an alternative venue. The competition will be rescheduled within the existing weather window, running from February 23 to March 1, with the new date to be announced at least two days in advance.
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After extensive efforts to secure the competition face, FWT organizers are working to identify a new face that meets safety and performance standards.
- The competition will be rescheduled to an alternative venue within the existing weather window with the new date to be announced at least two days in advance. Questions about what goes into selecting a face for competition? Reach out to learn more.
- The U.S. looks to continue its podium streak with 11 U.S. Freeride athletes competing in ski, snowboard, men, and women
- The stakes are high in Georgia as athletes look to make The Cut and qualify for the 30th Anniversary of Xtreme Verbier, The Finals of the 2025 Freeride World Tour
Preparing an Alternative Venue
With Kaseb no longer an option, FWT organizers are working to identify a new competition face that meets both safety and performance standards. Once a suitable venue is confirmed, the competition date will be announced two days in advance (Day -2).
FWT remains committed to delivering a high-level freeride event while prioritizing the safety of athletes, staff, and spectators. The team continues to closely monitor weather and snow conditions to determine the best opportunity for competition.
How to Stay Updated
Will the US podium streak continue? Every run is crucial for riders hoping to secure their place in the final phase of the tour. Results from the Georgia Pro and Fieberbrunn Pro in Austria will help decide which athletes will compete at The Finals and the last event of the season, Xtreme Verbier, in Switzerland, at the end of March.
The Georgia Pro will take place as soon as conditions allow, and further updates will be provided via www.freerideworldtour.com and FWT’s social media channels.
11 U.S. Athletes to Watch
Ski Men:
Ross Tester (Truckee, CA) (podiumed first at Spain’s Baqueira Beret Pro)
Toby Rafford (Sun Valley, ID) (podiumed second at Spain’s Baqueira Beret Pro)
Finn Griffith (Vail, CO)
Ski Women:
Molly Armanino (South Lake Tahoe, CA) (podiumed first at Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro)
Chloe Hehir (Ophir, CO) (fourth at Spain’s Baqueira Beret Pro)
Taylor Dobyns (Boston, MA)
Britta Winans (Truckee, CA)
Lily Bradley (Tahoe City, CA) (podiumed third at Georgia Pro in 2024)
Snowboard Men:
Holden Samuels (Big Sky, MT) (podiumed second at Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro)
Michael Mawn (Denver, CO) (podiumed third at France’s Val Thorens Pro)
Tilden Wooley (Truckee, CA)
For more information, visit the FWT’s website.
