2020 Freeride World Qualifier & Freeride Junior Tour Stops & Dates Announced

With events scheduled in pristine freeride locations from Europe’s Alps, North America, Japan to Iceland, and even Lebanon, more than 5,000 FWQ and FJT riders are getting ready to make their mark and prove themselves during the 2020 season. 2,000 FWQ riders will compete in 80 events hoping to land themselves a place on FWT21, while 3,000 FJT riders will look to put their skills on display and prove that they are truly the next generation for the sport.

Here’s what’s on the way for the FWQ and FJT 2020 season:

• The Freeride Junior World Championship (FJWC) Kappl by Dynastar, an event well known for its ridiculous high-level of riding will return once again to the legendary competition venue in the Austrian Tyrol.
• This year’s Freeride Junior Tour will also feature a new 3* event in Chatel, France, new grassroots events in Austria’s St. Anton organized by former FWT legend Stefan Häusl and a new Junior 1* in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. From the ages of 10-18, the next generation of freeride stars will surely blow minds again in 2020.
• A total of thirteen 4* events in 2020 (6 in Europe, 6 in North America, and one that already took place in New Zealand) will determine who makes FWT21, with spots up for grabs for the top 3 ski men, top 1 ski women, top 1 snowboard men, and top 1 snowboard women per region.
• The Jasna Adrenalin 4* will be back March 12-15 in Slovakia and a new 4* in La Rosière, France is on the schedule for January 10-13. 
• A brand new 3* event will be happening in Bansko, Bulgaria and Léo Taillefer will be organizing a new 2* event in his home resort of Val d’Isère. A Handful of 1* and 2* events have also been added to the calendar for rookie riders starting their FWQ quests. These include a new 1* during the Nendaz Freeride, a 1* during the Open Faces Gurgl Freeride Week, and a 1* Ride & Style in Germany.
• Like past years, the much anticipated 4* grand finales will take place in Obergurgl - Hochgurgl, Austria and Kirkwood, California in early April.

As the young and aspiring freeriders of the FJT and FWQ prepare to begin another season of pursuing their FWT dreams, stay tuned to FWT/FWQ/FJT social media channels and websites for latest info and registration dates!