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FWT Challenger
Nine Riders Earn Qualification for the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance 2027
The 2026 FWT Challenger by Orage Region 1 season has come to a close, with the top riders across the circuit securing their spots on the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance 2027 (FWT). Athletes competed in six demanding events across Europe, culminating in a decisive final stop in Le Sauze, France, where the last qualification spots for freeride’s elite circuit were claimed.
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Only the top four male, two female skiers, and two male and one female snowboarder in each region, will be crowned FWT Challenger Champion and qualify for the FWT Pro.
About the FWT Challenger
The FWT Challenger by Orage series is divided into two regions: Region 1, comprising Europe, Asia, and Oceania, and Region 2, encompassing North and South America. Riders compete against each other within their respective regions in the FWT Qualifier, with the top spots securing a place in the FWT Challenger series, the last step before qualifying for the FWT. This system brings out the best in riders from around the globe, and ensures they all get a chance at qualification.
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THE ROAD TO THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR
Challenger events feature the best Qualifier athletes, as well as the Pros who miss the Cut for the FWT Finals.