The riders from Team Europe and Team America have already competed twice in the SWATCH SKIERS CUP in Valle Nevado, Chile. After losing at the premiere in 2011, Team Americas was able to equalize in September 2012: The duel between the continents is now tied 1:1. This starting position now heightens the tension ahead of the third edition of this event, as one of the teams is sure to take the lead when the SWATCH SKIERS CUP makes its first appearance in the northern hemisphere: From February 10 to 15, 2013, the freeskiers will meet again in Zermatt (CH)!
The unique event combines two disciplines: Freeriders and freestylers will have to show off their skills in the big mountain and backcountry slopestyle contest format. The riders compete man against man. This means that the tactics of the team captains also play a decisive role, as they nominate the riders who will compete against each other. Shortly before the start of the event, the last two of the eight team members of both teams have now been announced. The captain of Team America, Cody Townsend, nominated Greg Lindsey from Squaw Valley (USA). Kaj Zackrisson, captain of Team Europe, chose the newly crowned winner of the Red Bull Linecatcher 2013, Sam Favret from Chamonix (FRA).
Team America:
Cody Townsend
KC Deane
Rory Bushfield
Charley Ager
Josh Daiek
Logan Imlach
Tom Dutton
Greg Lindsey
Team Europe:
Kaj Zackrisson
Sverre Liliequist
Markus Eder
Richard Permin
Nicolas Vuignier
Paddy Graham
Fabio Studer
Sam Favret The SWATCH SKIERS CUP 2013 in Zermatt promises to be a first-class show. Master shaper Julien Regnier (FRA) is building the kickers for the backcountry slopestyle contest. He will also form the jury together with Ben Murphy (AUS) and Mike Rogge (USA). Zermatt mountain guide Samuel Anthamatten (SUI) will act as head guide. The Freeride World Tour star and pro rider is responsible for the selection of the competition slopes and safety. He will certainly find the best snow conditions that Zermatt has to offer for the participants.