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2025 YETI Freeride Junior World Championships Kappl by Dynastar

The 13th edition of the YETI Freeride Junior World Championships by Dynastar is set to return to Kappl, Austria, from January 13-16, 2025. As the pinnacle event for young freeriders, the FJWC will welcome 64 elite junior athletes from 17 countries, who will face off in the expansive powder fields of the Tyrolean Alps, showcasing their skills and determination in an awe-inspiring alpine setting.

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13-16 Jan, 2025
kappl
quellspitze
2018
2690 m
350
up to 60%
Competition face can change depending on conditions.

This year’s competition will take place, as usual, at the legendary Quellspitze venue, at an altitude of 2,690 meters, with a 350-meter vertical drop and gradients reaching up to 60°.

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2024 Junior world champions

Ski men

Lukas Bennett

Young Canadien Lukas Bennett (CAN) started with a bang, launching a 360 over an avalanche barrier and never looked back, packing his run full of high-speed features and super technical 360s, spinning both ways to victory. Less than four points separated the athletes on the podium – showcasing the depth of talent.
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Freeride World Tour - Lukas Bennett
Ski Women

Jana Hausl

Local legend Jana Häusl (AUT) – daughter of freeride pioneer Stefan Häusl – stormed out of the gates and completed the course in no time, showcasing both her freeriding prowess with some solid drops, and her freestyle moves, combining a flowy 360 and another air off the kickers. This title makes her the youngest ski women and first ever Austrian junior world champion.
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Freeride World Tour - Jana Hausl
Ski men, Snowboard Men

Kea Chretien

Reigning champion Kea Chretien (FRA) impressed the judges for the second year straight, taking home the top spot. He started with a huge air off the avalanche barrier, linking this with multiple airs and grabs, as well as a frontside 360 to bolts.
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Freeride World Tour - Kea Chretien
Snowboard Women

Teagan Rilee Turner

Teagan Rilee Turner (USA) took the win in style with a fast, fluid line from top to bottom, which included a huge air off the cornice out of the gates, and multiple smaller features throughout her run.
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Freeride World Tour - Teagan Rilee Turner
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