
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 4* event is held in Alta Chutes at The Remarkables Ski Area, Home of Freeride. 60 ski and snowboard athletes from around the globe will be selected top compete, based on their FWT points.
The event is scheduled on the best weather day between 23rd - 28th August 2025. Pre events and the After Party, held on the night of the 4* competition, 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 on Lake Alta for finish line festivities filled with BBQ, beats, and beanbags. Snowshoe/ ski touring/ hiking options available to get to the finish line or there is lift access as long as you have a valid lift pass and the ability to off-piste to get there.
Results
The Remarkables
Event results
Rank
Riders

Event points
+2500
+2100
+1800
+1550
+1340
+1160
+1010
+900
+810
+730
Season rank
1st
12th
5th
9th
4th
8th
13th
15th
11th
17th
Season points
4500
2100
2800
2550
3160
2585
2010
1900
2130
1730