14 November 2024

The 13th YETI Freeride Junior World Championships by Dynastar Return to Kappl!

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 65 elite junior athletes from 18 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. 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°. The event is scheduled within a weather window from January 13 to 16. Catch all the action live! Stream the event directly on our website or join us in person at the fan zone on-site for an unforgettable experience.

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Celebrating its 10th appearance in Europe and 7th in the Tyrolean Alps, the FJWC has become synonymous with exceptional talent and thrilling action, serving as a proving ground for the world’s most promising young freeriders. The event’s high-stakes environment offers these athletes a chance to perform on an international stage, with past competitors, like Marcus Goguen and Astrid Cheylus, using it as a springboard to success on the Freeride World Tour.

2024 YETI Freeride Junior World Championships Kappl by Dynastar

Kappl’s pristine terrain provides the perfect canvas for junior freeriders to express their creativity and courage, and the 2025 edition promises intense competition as riders vie for top honors.

Quellspitze venue, Kappl

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SKI MEN

28 riders will participate in the ski men’s category, with the defending champion Lukas Bennett not returning, paving the way for new talents to rise.

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SKI WOMEN

The ski women category includes 14 riders, bringing together a blend of freeride specialists, with the defending champion Jana Hausl, ready to defend her title in this thrilling category.

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SNOWBOARD MEN

13 riders make up this category, including the two-time Junior World Champion Kea Chretien, who returns to maintain his reign.

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SNOWBOARD WOMEN

The snowboard women’s category includes 9 riders, with defending champion Teagan Rilee Turner back to vie for another title.

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Keep an eye on these gifted young guns this season at www.freerideworldtour.com. In the meantime, stay tuned to the FWT social media channels, including FWT Junior Instagram. Subscribe to the FWT Qualifier and FWT Junior newsletter to ensure you stay in the loop throughout the season, guaranteeing you won't miss any important details!

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