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FWT Challenger
9 Riders Secure their spot for the FWt 2026
The 2025 FWT Challenger Series by Orage Region 1 has come to an electrifying conclusion, with the best riders from across the circuit earning their spots on the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance 2026. Throughout the season, athletes competed across six demanding events, with only their four best results counting towards qualification. The final event in Obertauern marked the last opportunity for riders to secure their place among the world’s elite, capping off a season filled with action-packed battles, breakthrough performances, and intense rivalries.
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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.