
09 Jul 2025
This year has dished up some epic conditions and memorable performances, with the level of riding rising again this season. The YETI Xtreme Verbier is just a few days away and three World Titles are still on the line. Join us as we take a closer look at how the title race could play out in Verbier...
The title has already been decided in the Snowboard Men’s category, but Victor De Le Rue will surely be keen to make it a ‘perfect’ season and take home the win in his backyard.
The Women’s Snowboard category, however, is extremely tight, with only 1,275 points separating the top three riders Núria Castán Barón, Anna Martinez and Erin Sauve, with a mere 75 points between Núria and Anna. Here are all the possible scenarios on who can win the title in the Snowboard Women’s category:
Núria Castan Baron wins the World Title if:
Anna Martinez wins the World Title if:
Erin Sauve wins the World Title if:
Rankings are a little more spaced out in the two ski categories, but the title is still within reach for many athletes. The big question in the Ski Women’s category is whether the current leader, rookie Astrid Cheylus, can keep up her solid form – and hold her nerve – going into the last event. Her powerful approach to big mountain skiing has been a sight to watch this season, but she’ll have to hold off the hungry veteran Hedvig Wessel, who is second. Both Manon Loschi and Sybille Blanjean also have a chance to be crowned World Champion, but this will depend on the results of the others. These are the scenarios for the title up for grabs in the Ski Women’s category:
Astrid Cheylus wins the World Title if:
Hedvig Wessel wins the World Title if:
Manon Loschi wins the World Title if:
Sybille Blanjean wins the World Title if:
With two wins and two podiums, Max Hitzig has a bit more breathing space in the Ski Men’s, and will go into Verbier rankings leader and one of the favorites. It will take something spectacular to leapfrog ahead of Max, but Marcus Goguen, in second place, has the arsenal of tricks – and the legs of steel – to do so. Max and Marcus are going head-to-head in the game. Who will take the win? Here are the possible scenarios:
Max Hitzig wins the World Title if:
Marcus Goguen wins the World Title if:
Come and watch the event in person if you’re in the area. The event village will be buzzing with loads of live DJ sets, signing session with the athletes and ski tests, which are taking place from Friday to Sunday. Otherwise, remember that the YETI Xtreme Verbier will be broadcast LIVE at www.freerideworldtour.com. 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.