"Industry NewsOn Tuesday, February 3, the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships were held at Ordino Arcalís in the Andorran Pyrenees. The event marked the "official integration of freeride into FIS as a recognized winter sports discipline," as stated by the FWT. As such, all eyes were on Andorra, where over 60 skiers and riders representing 17 countries were slated to drop into the steep competition face located high above the Tristaina Gondola."
"By about the 70-minute mark of the women's ski competition, 11 riders had dropped, including Zuzanna Witych (POL), whose smooth, fast, and feature-filled run earned her an 80.33. That score was enough for Witych to edge out 2025 world tour champion Justine Dufour-Lapointe (CAN) for the top spot, with just five skiers remaining. However, right before the 12th rider-Agostina Vietti, the winner of the previous FWT event in Val Thorens-was set to drop, more inclement weather rolled in, forcing the competition into an indefinite hold."
The inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships took place on February 3 at Ordino Arcalís in the Andorran Pyrenees, marking freeride's official integration into FIS. Over 60 skiers and riders from 17 countries were scheduled to compete on the steep face above the Tristaina Gondola. Early weather delays postponed the start by about an hour, but snowboard men, snowboard women, and ski men completed runs before conditions deteriorated during the women's ski category. After 11 competitors had dropped, Zuzanna Witych posted an 80.33 to lead. Continued poor visibility prompted the contest director to end the event and apply the 2/3 rule, validating results.
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