At the Riders Meetings, all participants come together to give feedback and receive information. The riders are informed about various topics relating to the FWT. For example, long-term changes that may result from the merger with FIS are explained. The exact assessment criteria and point deductions for falls are also explained again to ensure a transparent assessment. The current snow conditions are also in focus, especially in light of the challenging conditions in Fieberbrunn this year. There was even a discussion about postponing the competition if the situation requires it.
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On the road with the FWT in Fieberbrunn
Dominique Daher
Wildseeloder, Fieberbrunn
At the first stop of the finals, I had the opportunity to accompany the Freeride World Tour in Fieberbrunn and not only see the surface of a contest, but also get to know the people behind it. The entire organisational team, all the riders and some of the support staff spend the week of the weather window together in the hotel. The team does a lot of work and discusses details of the competition late into the evening.
The dinners with the riders and staff have shown me that there is a very friendly relationship between the participants and the organisers.
All the important details are discussed again in the evening.
Pascal Schindler
All the important details are discussed again in the evening.
Pascal Schindler
During their time together, the programme includes a safety workshop led by experienced ski guide Stephan Skrobar. Here, the skiers will refresh or deepen their knowledge in the event of an avalanche. Prevention is not neglected either. Stephan explains the weather-related transformation processes in the snow and the different types of snow crystals using a magnifying glass on site.
If the weather doesn't play ball and you can't go up the mountain, there are plenty of alternatives: table tennis, bouldering, drinking coffee together or going to the launderette. Because sometimes the riders only have a week's break between events, so those who are not from the region can't go home and the fresh laundry runs out at some point.
Stephan Skrobar explains the weather-related transformation processes in the snow, as well as the different types of snow crystals with the help of a magnifying glass on site.
Dominique Daher
Stephan Skrobar explains the weather-related transformation processes in the snow, as well as the different types of snow crystals with the help of a magnifying glass on site.
Dominique Daher
It is clear to see that the FWT is not a large profit-driven company, but rather an association of a few dedicated people who enjoy what they do. And with the FWT, they organise a safe event for the riders that provides entertainment year after year and crowns the best freeriders in each category.
In the days before the contest, the riders come to the mountain for the face check and use binoculars to get their own impression of the slope and the conditions. It is the first step for them to choose their line from the many possibilities of the Wildseeloder. In some cases, they consult with each other and share ideas. Canadian Marcus Goguen, currently in second place in the ranking, explains it like this in an interview:
"I would say most of us are very open in sharing our lines and ideas. But at the end of the day, you usually keep your big tricks to yourself to surprise the others."
The evening before the contest, some people sit together and watch the live stream of the Natural Selection snowboard event in Canada, while others go to bed early to get ready for the next day.
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