2025 FWT Challenger by Orage: 9 Exciting Stops & Top Riders Compete for FWT 2026 🎿

The 2025 FWT Challenger by Orage Calendar is HERE!<br />9 epic stops. 2 regions. 60-80 riders battling it out for their spot at the Freeride World Tour 2026. 🏔️🔥<br /><br />🌍 **Region 1 (Europe-Asia-Oceania):** 6 stops starting January. Top 4 results count!<br /><br />🌎 **Region 2 (Americas) - Hold by IFSA :** 3 North American stops in March—pure freeride magic.<br /><br />These athletes include top performers from the FWT Qualifier series, as well as FWT Pro riders seeking redemption after not making the Cut on the FWT 2024.<br /><br />For these riders, the stakes are high, as only the best will secure a spot on the FWT 2026. The **top 4 Ski Men, top 2 Ski Women, top 2 Snowboard Men, and top 1 Snowboard Woman** from each Region will earn their place. Additionally, one extra Snowboard Woman might be selected from either region at the discretion of the Organization.<br /><br />This restructured format builds a robust second tier of freeride competition, providing a consistent pathway for emerging athletes to ascend to the FWT Pro level.<br /><br />Welcome to the Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance official channel!<br /><br />We are the worldwide circuit of freeride snowboarding and skiing. Each year, we gather the world's best freeriders such as Candide Thovex, Marion Hearty or Markus Eder to compete on the legendary mountain faces like Kicking Horse, Verbier or Baqueira Beret. From breathtaking descents to mind-lowing tricks, this is where we draw the best lines. <br /><br />📺 Watch jaw-dropping runs, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and highlights from the FWT Qualifier and Challenger events as the next generation of freeriders earn their shot at the elite World Tour stage.<br /><br />🔥 Get inspired by the athletes, the action, and the passion of the #HomeofFreeride<br /><br />Subscribe for:<br />✔️ Full event replays<br />✔️ Athlete interviews<br />✔️ GoPro POV action from the world’s top freeriders<br />✔️ Event highlights<br /><br />If you don't want to miss our last videos, subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FISFreerideWorldTour/?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />🖥 For more Freeride World Tour videos, visit https://www.freerideworldtour.com<br /><br />Follow the FWT:<br /> 📸https://www.instagram.com/freerideworldtour/<br />🤳 https://www.tiktok.com/@freeridewtour<br />📱https://www.facebook.com/FreerideWorldTour<br />💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeride-world-tour/<br /><br />Join a passionate community 🎿<br />Sponsored by Peak Performance<br />Destination partners:<br />Baqueira Beret - Val Thorens - Georgia - Fieberbrunn - Verbier - Kicking Horse<br />Premium suppliers:<br />Alpina Watches - Mammut - Pit Viper - Scott - Go Pro<br />Official suppliers:<br />Lange - Therm-ic - Gore-Tex - Dynastar - Recco - Yeti - DC