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FWT Challenger
Stop #4: the battle continues in obertauern
The fourth stop of the season, the 2026 Open Faces Obertauern Challenger by Orage, hits the slopes from March 21–24, with competition already confirmed early on March 19 (D‑2) due to weather. Riders will tackle this iconic stop in Obertauern
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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.