FWT challenger

2026 X Over Ride Kitzsteinhorn Challenger

The third stop of the 2026 FWT Challenger series took place on Friday, March 13, on the Langwied face (2,260 m) at Kitzsteinhorn. Riders were greeted with bluebird conditions throughout the day, creating a great atmosphere on the mountain. On this new playful face, athletes used the features to send big airs and link a wide variety of tricks, delivering an exciting show for the public.

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14-17 Mar, 2026
Completed
kitzsteinhorn
langwied
2026
2260 M
310
up to 40°

Langwied (2,260 m), located on the glacier slopes of Kitzsteinhorn above Kaprun, serves as the competition venue. The terrain offers a vertical drop of approximately 310 m, with sections reaching up to 40° in steepness. Its open alpine layout offers several line choices, giving riders room to choose their approach as they navigate the slope's natural features. This season marks the first time a Challenger competition is held on the Langwied face.

resort

Results

Stop 3

Ski Men

Simon Zwischenbrugger
Austria's flag

Simon Zwischenbrugger

Ski Women

Snowboard Men

Snowboard Women

Event rankings

Event results

Rank

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Event points

+3500

+3200

+2930

+2685

+2465

+2265

+2085

+1920

+1770

+1635

Season rank

4th

5th

13th

29th

14th

1st

15th

12th

6th

9th

Season points

10 340

9970

6115

2685

5750

11 135

5660

6145

8870

7175

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