11 January 19 January 2020
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Verbier Freeride Week
Week of freeride ski and snowboard qualifying competitions for the FWT
Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ)
Riders will have the possibility to compete on a 1* event the January 11th-12th. Two 2* qualifier competitions will be held in Verbier between January 13th-17th, where freeriders from all around the world will compete. This full week of freeride competitions combined with a great program is a chance to score three early season FWQ results and will allow a number of rookie riders the possibility of entering the FWQ ranking and seeding lists.
Last year's winners (FWQ 1*): Ski Women: Zuzanna Witych (PL) // Ski Men: Jeremias Künzi (CH) // Snowboard Women: Theresa Lehmann (DE) // Snowboard Men: Niklas Meindl (CH)
Last year's winners (FWQ 2 x 2*): Ski Women: Moa Wärvik (SE) // Ski Men: Dante Prtic (SE) // Snowboard Women: Linda Schmitter (CH) // Snowboard Men: Ludovic Guillot-Diat (FR)
Last year's winners (FWQ 2* #2): Ski Women: Fiona Jamison Revah (US) // Ski Men: Mathieu Gschwandtner (AT) // Snowboard Women: Linda Schmitter (CH) // Snowboard Men: Ludovic Guillot-Diat (FR)
Freeride Junior Tour (FJT)
The FJT launches into the new season with 3000 young riders looking to make a name for themselves. U-14 riders will continue to blow minds at selected events. This year will see a change for ski men who will be split into two categories: U-16 and U-18.
Last year's winners (FJT U-18): Ski Women: Anna Martinez (FR) // Ski Men: Rémi Benamo (CH) // Snowboard Women: Inès Giacometti (CH) // Snowboard Men: Maxime Chabloz (CH)
Activity
There will also be a big freeride ski test and parties to ensure a great atmosphere over the whole week.
Program
11th and 12th January:
o Verbier Freeride Week Juniors by Dynastar U-14
o Verbier Freeride Week by Dynastar 1*
From 13th to 17th January:
o Verbier Freeride Week by Dynastar 2 x 2*
o Verbier Freeride Week by Dynastar 2* #2
18th and 19th January:
o Verbier Freeride Week Juniors by Dynastar 2* U-18
o Verbier Freeride Week Juniors by Dynastar 2* U-16 Ski Men