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Nendaz Freeride Challenger celebrates 20 years with a spectacular cecond stop as rankings begin to take shape
The Nendaz Freeride Challenger delivered a thrilling second stop of the FWT Challenger season, celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary on the legendary Mont Gond face in Switzerland’s 4 Vallées. With a 367-meter vertical drop starting at 2,667 meters, the venue provided the perfect Swiss battleground, featuring steep terrain, technical couloirs, cliffs, and abundant natural features. As the season progresses, rankings are beginning to take shape, adding intensity to every run.
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FWT CHALLENGER RANKINGS
Only the top four male, two female skiers, and two male and one female snowboarder in each region, will be crowned FWT Challenger Champion and qualify for the FWT Pro.
About the FWT Challenger
The FWT Challenger by Orage series is divided into two regions: Region 1, comprising Europe, Asia, and Oceania, and Region 2, encompassing North and South America. Riders compete against each other within their respective regions in the FWT Qualifier, with the top spots securing a place in the FWT Challenger series, the last step before qualifying for the FWT. This system brings out the best in riders from around the globe, and ensures they all get a chance at qualification.
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THE ROAD TO THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR
Challenger events feature the best Qualifier athletes, as well as the Pros who miss the Cut for the FWT Finals.