No Fall Zone - The Freeride Podcast

For our fifth episode of the No Fall Zone podcast, we're thrilled to feature Justine Dufour-Lapointe, an Olympic medalist and a FWT World champion with an incredible journey in skiing. Join us as we delve into Justine's remarkable story, from her early days skiing with her sisters, who also competed alongside her at the Olympics, to her groundbreaking victory as a rookie on the FWT. Discover the driving force behind Justine's passion for skiing as she opens up about the challenges she's faced, both on and off the slopes. Learn about Justine's entrepreneurial endeavors with her sisters, her transition from mogul skiing to freeride, and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. Gain insight into the differences between Olympic competition and the FWT, and hear Justine's thoughts on the future of women in skiing and gender equality in sports. Don't miss this engaging episode as Justine Dufour-Lapointe shares her inspiring journey and vision for the future of skiing. Follow Justine and learn more about her story. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops. This podcast is made possible by Peak Performance, thank you guys!

The 2023 Freeride World Champion Katie Anderson is the guest on this new episode of the No Fall Zone podcast. Katie is a Canadian snowboarder from British Columbia whose passion for riding has shaped her entire life. She has experienced everything from boardercross races to the snowboardcross World Cup circuit, before transitioning to freeride competitions. In this episode, Katie discusses how snowboarding has transformed her life. She shares about the challenging times following her injuries, her experience on the Freeride World Tour, and her mission of pushing the Sport further in her category. After missing the 2024 season due to injury, Katie had the opportunity to reflect on her career. Listen to this episode to learn about her insights. Follow Katie and learn more about her story. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops. This podcast is made possible by Peak Performance, thank you guys!

Jackie Paaso is the guest on this episode of the No Fall Zone podcast. Jackie, a FWT rider with 11 years of experience on Tour recently caught the attention of the skiing community with her film "Here, Hold My Kid" In this episode, Jackie talks about her amazing ski career, starting from her early days in mogul skiing to becoming a Freeride legend by accident. She also shares her experiences during tough times, including two instances when things got really hard, and highlights the effort she put into her recovery and comeback. Plus, she emphasizes the important role that freeride competitions played in this whole process. Now living in Åre, Sweden, with her son and husband, former FWT champion Reine Barkered, Jackie talks about the behind-the-scenes of her latest movie "Here, Hold My Kid," which caused quite a sensation last fall at the time of release. Follow Jackie and learn more about her story. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops. This podcast is made possible by Peak Performance, thank you guys!

Lily is the guest on this episode of the No Fall Zone Podcast. Here she talks about her return to the Tour after last year's knee injury and her new film "People like Us" by Ryan Colins. She also talks about why she feels comfortable on skis, emphasizing that skiing is a non-gender activity. She also talks about how participating in freeride racing has helped her recover from anxiety and mental health issues. As a Californian, Lily reflects on the legacy of her ski resort, Palisade Tahoe, surrounded by many famous skiers. She shares her goals for the upcoming FWT season and opens up about her dual lives as a student at one of the most prestigious universities and as a skier, existing in two different worlds with distinct communities. Follow Lily and learn more about her career here. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops. This podcast is made possible by Peak Performance, thank you guys!

Elisabeth Gerritzen is the first guest on No Fall Zone - the freeride podcast. In this episode, she talks about her retirement in October 2023, looking back on an incredible career, her World Championship title in 2021, and her fall in Fieberbrunn 2023 where she was afraid of dying for the first time in her career. She also reflects on women's rights in the freeride industry and delves into her relationship with Verbier and the Bec des Rosses. Follow Elisabeth and learn more about her career here. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops. This podcast is made possible by Peak Performance, thank you guys!

Featuring: Ludovic Guillot-Diat, Valentin Rainer, Max Hitzig Hosts Mark Warner and Derek Foose discuss the events leading up to and after the cancellation of the season's final event, the Verbier Extreme, and the effects from that decision on the overall standings. We're also looking back at the full FWT23 Season. New champions were crowned, veteran riders retired, the rookies stepped up, we battled with the weather and saw spectacular competitions over the course of the season. Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 00:35 - The Festival Atmosphere at the Verbier Extreme 7:45 - Reine's Retirement Ceremony 12:55 - What happened on Competition Day? 20:05 - The New Champions 23:16 - Ludovic Guillot-Diat 36:38 -Valentin Rainer, Max Hitzig 41:52 - Themes of the FWT23 55:16 - Challenger Tour update 1:03:26 - Peak Performance Fun Bet

Featuring: Reine Barkered, Marcus Goguen, Juliette Willman, Derek Foose After 15 years, 20 podiums and winning the World Championship title in 2012, Reine Barkered is saying farewell to freeride competition this week with one last run down the Bec de Rosses at the Verbier Extreme. The "Mayor of Stomptown", sits down with us and relects on his career by sharing some great stories, warm memories and thoughts on a life spent on the Freeride World Tour. We start the episode by chatting with a few of the riders at the top of the mountain, while waiting for a weather window, in order to compete at the Verbier Extreme. Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 1:36 - Waiting with the Athletes 10:48 - Our Chat with Reine

Featuring: Andrew Pollard, Katie Anderson - Hosts Mark Warner and Derek Foose recap all the action from another exciting week in freeride highlighted by the FWT event in Fieberbrunn, Austria where a new champion was crowned! Katie Anderson wrapped up the title in the Snowboard Women category. There was an adjustment on the day, from 2 runs to 1, to make time to hold the Region 1 FWT Challenger Event which was cancelled the week before. We also touch upon last week's Region 2 Challenger from Whistler, BC Canada Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 12:50 - Snowboard Men 19:08 - Snowboard Women 20:40 - Katie Anderson 30:43 - Ski Women 44:30 - Ski Men 47:07 - Andew Pollard Join the FWT Podcast FUN BET League: https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/

Get to know Holden Samuels in this extended interview following his podum finish at the first FWT23 event in Baqueira Beret, Spain. Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ Please Rate Review and Subscribe! Join FWT Podcast FUN BET League: https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/ Get Exclusive FWT Merch: https://freerideworldtour-shop.com/

Get to know Addison Rafford in this extended interview following her win at the first FWT23 event in Baqueira Beret, Spain. Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ Please Rate Review and Subscribe! Join FWT Podcast FUN BET League: https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/ Get Exclusive FWT Merch: https://freerideworldtour-shop.com/

Host Mark Warner is joined by Mountain Guide, Steph Skrobar to discuss the tour's snow safety initiaives that the athletes practice at the beginning of season. We also bring you up to date with the current news with Challenger Series. - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ Please Rate Review and Subscribe! Join FWT Podcast FUN BET League: https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/

Featuring: Max Hitzig Hosts Mark Warner and Derek Foose recap all the action from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in the town of Golden BC, Canada. This was the third stop of the season and The Cut, which decides who moves on to the FWT finals and who get dropped down to the Challenger Tour. It was a beautiful day with fresh snow on the venue and the riders put on a show including one perfperformance we'll be talking about for a long time! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 13:20 - Snowboard Men 19:33 - Ski Men 22:39 - Max Hitzig 43:03 - Ski Women 52:00 - Snowboard Women Join FWT Podcast FUN BET League: https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/

Featuring: Katie Anderson, Valentin Rainer Hosts Mark Warner and Derek Foose recap all the action from Ordin Arcalis, Andorra. This was the second stop of the season and the second event in a week! We had three first time winners, some close calls, many jaw-dropping performances and witnessed we some real emotions. What an event! Enjoy! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 4:05 - Snowboard Women 7:00 - Katie Anderson 12:45 - Snowboard Men 22:25 - Ski Women 36:30 - Ski Men 56:23 - Valentin Rainer FUN BET - https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/

Featuring: Addison Rafford, Holden Samuels Hosts Mark Warner and Derek Foose recap all the action from an amazing event at Baqueira Beret Spain. We had an emotional storybook ending to Aymar Navarro's FWT career, an unexpected event on the face and amazing action from the entire roster of riders. Enjoy! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/ 0:00 - Baqueira's Warm Welcome 3:09 - The Aymar Affect 10:43 - Forerunner / Avalanche on the Face 13:53 - Snowboard Women 21:10 - Snowboard 26:16 - Holden Samuels Interview 31:30 - Ski Women 40:16 - Addison Rafford Interview 47:10 - Ski Men FUN BET - https://www.freerideworldtour.https://peakperformance.pronosticgames.fr/login/

Host Mark Warner is joined by the head of the FWT's sustainability program, Alicia Cenci as well as Vibram athlete, Michael Mawn, to discuss the tour's sustainability initiaives for the 2023 season and onward. We're also joined by Derek Foose to get you set up with the Peak Performance Fun Bet. 0:30 - Injury Updates and New Wildcards 4:54 - Welcome Alicia Cenci 19:38 - Welcome Michael Mawn 28:28 - Welcome Derek Foose / Peak Performance Fun Bet Enjoy! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/

Mark Warner and Derek Foose are discussing the FWT 2023 Athletes. We're helping you get to know more about the Rookies, the Wildcards for the season and individual events as well as who to keep an eye on during this season's action. Enjoy! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/

This is the full interview with Nicolas Hale-Woods explaining the recent purchase of the FWT by FIS. He explains how things will work with the new partnership and what to expect moving forward. Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/

Welcome to Season 2 of the Freeride World Tour Podcast. Hosted by: Mark Warner and Derek Foose We are covering the big news: The FWT has been aquired by FIS. FWT Founder and CEO, Nicolas Hale Woods, joins the show to tell us how it happened and what that means for the tour moving forward. We review the highlights and important moments of the 2022 season, we clarify the new titles and structure of the FWT Pyramid and hype up the new season! Enjoy! Freeride World Tour - https://www.freerideworldtour.com/ Presented by: Peak Performance - https://www.peakperformance.com/ca/en/ Vibram - https://us.vibram.com/

Get Ready for another season of the Freeride World Podcast, presented by Peak Performance and Vibram The first new episode drops, Wednesday, December 21st Hosted by Mark Warner from the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers alongside FWT Broadcast Announcer, Derek Foose. We’ll be breaking down the action with recaps from all 5 Tour stops. You’ll hear exclusive athlete interviews as well as special features and insights to the inner workings of the Tour itself. Make sure you’re subscribed with your favourite Podcast App and get ready to drop in. #HomeofFreeride #FWT23 www.freerideworldtour.com

Featuring: Maxime Chabloz and Manuela Mandl. Mark Warner and FWT announcer, Derek Foose, wrap up an eventful 2022 Season, at the Xtreme Verbier, where four new champions were crowned! Get more FWT: https://www.freerideworldtour.com