
FWT
2026 The North Face Frontier Qualifier
Welcome to The North Face Frontier, a premier freeride skiing and snowboarding event held at The Remarkables Ski Field in Queenstown, New Zealand. The competition includes both 2* and 4* Freeride World Tour Qualifier, offering a key opportunity for emerging athletes aiming to progress to the Freeride World Tour.

The FWT Qualifier 2* event takes place at Shadow Basin in The Remarkables Ski Area, Home of Freeride.
Over 120 ski and snowboard athletes from around the globe are expected, with the event scheduled on the best weather day between 22nd - 27th August 2025.
Bib Collection, other pre events and the After Party will be based from Wānaka so if you’re looking to book accomodation then have a look at options there.
Spectators are welcome to join us in Shadow Basin at the finish line for festivities filled with BBQ, beats, and beanbags. Lift pass and ability to ski blue piste required to get there
On Thursday 21st of Aug there will be a free Women’s Freeride Day at The Remarkables for all women entered in the 2* and 4* hosted by The North Face athletes. More info to come.
On Thursday 21st Aug 6-8PM- Riders Welcome and 2* Bib Collection event we will have a panel discussion featuring former FWT competitors & judges.
Results
the Remarkables
Event results
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