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Videos of the Week #10 2019/20 | Let the show begin!

The show must go on

by Sebastian Müller 01/24/2020
Please note: your esteemed editor was suffering from severe flu, only had enough strength to watch the pseudo-live broadcast of the Freeride World Tour in Hakuba, and then stayed alive after all. He then became aware of Elias Elhardt's film and connections began to emerge everywhere, between mountains and across valleys. A few flics from young and old for fun, and if that's not enough entertainment for you, why not watch Greta vs. Trump in Davos 2020...

FWT20 HAKUBA - Let the show begin!

A) As it is so appropriately displayed at the beginning "The show will start in a few minutes!", the FWT has always carried a burden: does freeriding really work as a competitive sport? Yes, somehow it does and of course one thing is certain: it is always a wonderful show! And this time, too, I found it remarkable entertainment - I was surprised by a lot of creativity, daring and also elegance. Bravo!

B) Now, for the first time, a pseudo-live format is being tried out here: I don't think that's of much use in times of YouTube and MetaVideo. Waiting for cloud bands live and on uncertain, that was more authentic and somehow also exciting back then...

C) Neil Williman and Lorraine Huber are of course a congenial duo, and deliver the perfect australo-kiwi moderation... but I do miss the edgy Austro-pop of Martin McFly Winkler a bit.

FAQ) And who is really the best skier or snowboarder here? Nobody! And when will the FWT become a backcountry freestyle tour? As long as the Bec of the Steed is still standing, never! And what does Tanner Hall actually do? freeriding is life dawg! [dawg = close friend or homie] [[And so my recovery is self-explanatory...]]

How you can even survive avalanches unburied thanks to the FWT

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The snow history of Kosovo

It is pleasant to see how Elias Elhardt does not search for the steepest slopes or the deepest powder in Kosovo, but rather strives for international understanding through snow sports and the preservation of ski culture. The contributions of his supporting cast are very authentic and competent. Well-deserved third place in Hakuba, but films like this are definitely welcome! Contraddiction from 2019 is in the queue!

The Bump Brothers

As bouncy, lively and skillful on the moguls as Glenn Plake himself! Perhaps we should also reflect on this fine tradition in times like these.

New talent would like longer skis!

This article has been automatically translated by DeepL with subsequent editing. If you notice any spelling or grammatical errors or if the translation has lost its meaning, please write an e-mail to the editors.

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