PR32 – Fieberbrunn Pro confirmed for this Thursday, March 14, 2024

FWT Finals ready to kick-off on the Wildseeloder with a two-run format

·   First of two events in the FWT Finals is ready to fire

·   Victor De Le Rue, Núria Castán Barón and Max Hitzig have a chance of being crowned World Champions with one competition to spare

·   Two-run format with the best one counted to stir up the excitement 

FIEBERBRUNN, Austria – March 12, 2024: Stop four of this season’s FWT by Peak Performance is set to take place in the Austrian Alps. The top-ranked riders who made the Cut following the Georgia Pro, are ready to showcase their best riding on the Wildseeloder.

Competition has been confirmed for this Thursday, March 14, as an average of 12 cm of fresh snow has already covered the face, with more precepitations expected overnight. As temperatures will rise from Thursday onwards, this appears to be the best option to run the competition under safe and fair conditions for all riders.

The competition will take place on the well-know Wildseeloder, a face that gained its reputation among the FWT classics due to its steepness, long vertical drop, and seemingly endless selection of gnarly lines. With a drop of 583 m and an average gradient of 48°, this venue never fails to deliver an incredible show. Riders in all categories will enjoy a two-run format, where only the highest-scoring run will be counted. This format offers them two opportunities to execute the perfect run, promising to elevate the level even higher.

World titles are up for grabs at the Fieberbrunn Pro. In the Ski Men Category, Max Hitzig is the only male skier with a chance of securing the World Title in Austria. Victor de Le Rue in the Snowboard Men category and Núria Castán Barón in the Snowboard Women category also have the opportunity to be crowned ahead of the YETI Xtreme Verbier (March 23-31). The competition is tighter in the Ski Women category, with less than 3,000 points separating the first and fifth places, opening up opportunities for all riders.

Live coverage starts at 8:15 AM CET, with the first rider dropping at 8:30 AM CET. The dropping order will be:

·   Ski Women

·   Snowboard Women

·   Ski Men

·   Snowboard Men

Be sure to watch the event in person if you’re in the area. Otherwise, remember that the competition will be broadcast LIVE at www.freerideworldtour.com, with incredible user-friendly replay options to make sure you don’t miss a trick. In the meantime, stay tuned to the FWT social media channels and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops, including competition and rider updates.

About the FWT

FWT Management SA is based in Verbier, Switzerland, and has been organizing premier sports events globally in mountain resorts since 1996. The company founded the Xtreme Verbier, an iconic event in freeride skiing and snowboarding, and turned this single competition into a prestigious series of worldwide events in 2008, the Freeride World Tour (FWT). The company has since grown to include multiple competition series that fall under the FWT brand – including FWT Challenger, FWT Qualifier and FWT Junior – with events across all formats taking place in Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Since December 2022, FWT has been part of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).

About Peak Performance

Born in the Scandinavian mountains out of a love for skiing in remote, untouched terrain, our passion for adventure and nature runs deep. Our purpose is simple: we bring the freeride spirit to the world. As for our products, they all have the same purpose – empower the freedom to be adventurous and follow your own line. Whether it be horizontally or vertically, on skis, by bike, or on foot, they offer a balance of style and performance. Our Scandinavian heritage is ever present and our commitment to doing better things in a better way is our never-ending responsibility. For more information, please visit www.peakperformance.com.