Freeride World Tour Round 3 In Georgia Cancelled

The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT), sponsored by Peak Performance, which was due to return to Georgia over the coming week for a decisive third stop of the 2026 season has now been cancelled.

In a statement, the FWT organisers said,

"Due to unstable snowpack conditions, the Georgia Pro — the third stop of the Freeride World Tour season — has been cancelled. After thorough evaluation by our safety teams and local experts, conditions did not meet the standards required to ensure athlete safety. While this was a difficult decision, safety and fair competition remain our top priorities. We are currently assessing the possibility of rescheduling the competition during the Fieberbrunn Pro weather window and will share updates soon."

After two spectacular stops in the Spanish Pyrenees and the French Alps, the world’s best freeriders had set their sights on a new playground at the Georgia Pro, which was back on the tour calendar for its third year. With the Cut fast approaching, riders were due to face a pivotal battle in the Caucasus Mountains.

Nestled in the Svaneti region at the Tetnuldi resort, the event has delivered memorable performances over the past two editions, thanks to consistent snow conditions, dramatic terrain, and the raw freeride potential that defines the Caucasus.

Prior to the cancellation decision, the weather window had been scheduled from February 22–28.

Current rankings: the battle for the Cut intensifies

In Ski Men, Ben Richards (NZL) leads the category with two victories and a commanding points advantage. The Kiwi has already secured his spot for the FWT Finals. He is followed by Ross Tester (USA) and Max Hitzig (GER), with just 80 points separating the two in a tight race for position.

In Ski Women, Agostina Vietti (ARG) tops the standings after her victory at the Val Thorens Pro and has already qualified for the Finals. Justine Dufour-Lapointe (CAN), winner of the season opener, sits in second place, followed by Sybille Blanjean (SUI), who claimed second at the last stop in Val Thorens.

Victor de Le Rue (FRA) leads the Snowboard Men category following his win at the previous event. The French rider has also secured his qualification for the FWT Finals. Liam Rivera (SUI) and Enzo Nilo (FRA) complete the current top three.

In Snowboard Women, Mia Jones (USA) leads the standings after a win and a third-place finish this season. She is followed by two French riders: Anna Martinez, who secured back-to-back second-place finishes in the first two events, and Noémie Equy, winner in Val Thorens.