"The steep easterly face offers classic Alaskan spine lines, massive drops, and pitches reaching up to 51°. With two start gates at 2,100 and 2,130 meters, riders descended 740 vertical meters on one of the longest and most challenging faces on the tour."
"The freeride athletes have endured a particularly tumultuous season leading up to this point, with three stops in a row that were scheduled but ultimately cancelled due to avalanche danger or unsafe snow conditions. Those who qualified arrived in the Great Frontier ready to put on a show."
"Fourth to drop-and sitting second in the standings entering the event-was Liam Rivera. Rivera exploded out of his ridgeline traverse, sending a massive high-speed air off his first cliff that set the tone for the rest of his run. He followed with smooth riding and two 360s, overtaking Balicco in the Hot Seat with a score of 89.00."
The Freeride World Tour resumed competition in Haines, Alaska, replacing Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the fifth stop and first event following the cut. Athletes faced significant challenges throughout the season with three consecutive cancellations due to avalanche danger and unsafe conditions. Organizers selected The Venue, the same face used in 2016 and 2017, featuring classic Alaskan terrain with steep easterly exposure, massive drops, and pitches reaching 51 degrees. With two start gates at 2,100 and 2,130 meters, riders descended 740 vertical meters on one of the tour's longest and most demanding faces. Fresh snow conditions provided favorable riding surfaces for competitors to demonstrate their skills.
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