The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance returns for an adrenaline-charged 2025 season featuring six premier stops across Europe and North America. For an 8th consecutive year, the Freeride World Tour will return to Golden BC at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the only North American Stop. 

As the FWT embarks on its 18th season, athletes will compete across six epic events, with their top four results out of five counting toward qualification for the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda Grand Finale. The anticipation is building for this intense competition, as the world’s best freeriders prepare to test their mettle on some of the most challenging terrain in the world.

What’s in store for the FWT 2025:

• Stop 1: Baqueira Beret Pro – January 18-23, 2025
  The 2025 season kicks off at Baqueira Beret, nestled in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. Recently extending its partnership with the FWT until 2027, Baqueira Beret has cemented itself as a fan-favorite stop, known for its lively atmosphere and passionate local crowd. The competition takes place on the renowned Tuc de Baciver face, offering steep pitches, technical rock drops, and dynamic freeride terrain that will challenge riders’ creativity and skill. As one of Europe’s premier freeride destinations, Baqueira Beret consistently delivers exhilarating performances, setting an intense tone for the season.
   
• Stop 2: Val Thorens Pro – January 27 – February 1, 2025 (New Stop)
  For the first time since 2017, the FWT returns to France with the debut of Val Thorens. Nestled in the world-famous Les Trois Vallées ski area, Val Thorens offers an exciting new challenge to the riders, with the iconic Cime Caron towering over the resort. Known for its steep and technical terrain, Val Thorens promises dramatic action as riders tackle the couloirs, ridgelines, and wide-open freeride terrain that the area is famous for. This first-time stop on the Tour will provide plenty of excitement as athletes battle for early-season points.
   
• Stop 3: Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro – February 7-13, 2025
  The FWT then crosses the Atlantic to Kicking Horse, located in the rugged Purcell Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Renowned for its deep snowpack, steep terrain, and the legendary Ozone face, Kicking Horse is one of the most technically demanding stops on the tour. Riders will need to navigate cliff drops, tight lines, and vast powder fields, making this stop a true freeride battleground. With its mix of challenging terrain and massive features, Kicking Horse consistently pushes athletes to the limit.
   
• Stop 4: Georgia Pro – February 23 – March 1, 2025
  The Tour then returns to the untamed beauty of Tetnuldi in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. This stop has rapidly gained recognition as one of the most exhilarating venues on the circuit. The competition takes place on the Khakhiani face, featuring 350 meters of vertical descent, steep pitches, and natural obstacles that challenge athletes to display their finest freeride skills. Known for its vast powder fields and remote allure, Tetnuldi continues to captivate both athletes and fans, delivering action-packed freeride experiences against the stunning backdrop of the Caucasus.
   
• Stop 5: Fieberbrunn Pro – March 8-13, 2025
  The pressure mounts as riders head to the Wildseeloder in Fieberbrunn, Austria, for the final event before the cut. Known for its intimidating slopes and complex lines, Fieberbrunn is one of the most revered stops on the Tour. Riders will need to lay down their best line on the steep and technical terrain, which has been a proving ground for freeriders since 2011. With the cut looming, the stakes will be higher than ever as riders battle for their place in the Grand Finale at Verbier.
   
• YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda – March 22-30, 2025
  The Freeride World Tour culminates at the legendary Bec des Rosses in Verbier, Switzerland, the most prestigious and challenging stop of the season. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, the YETI Xtreme Verbier has become synonymous with freeride excellence. Rising to 3,223 meters with a 600-meter vertical drop, the Bec des Rosses is known for its extreme pitches exceeding 50 degrees and complex technical lines. Only the top riders of the season will qualify to compete at Verbier, where the stakes are highest, and the ultimate freeride champions will be crowned. The intense competition on Bec’s treacherous face consistently delivers some of the most memorable and high-risk performances in the sport, solidifying Verbier as the crown jewel of the Freeride World Tour.

Meet The Riders

Opening Ceremonies:

The Freeride kicks off with celebrations on February 6th. Come out to meet the riders, watch ski films, and get stoked!

6:00 PM - Don't miss a free screening of athlete films at Golden Cinema - Films TBD

7:30 PM - Athlete signing at the Golden Civic Centre.

8:15 PM - Opening ceremonies and athlete introductions.