Freeride World Tour Unveils 2026 Calendar with Alaska Return
The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) sponsored by Peak Performance has announced its 2026 calendar, revealing a six-stop series that blends iconic freeride destinations with fresh competitive formats.
The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) sponsored by Peak Performance has announced its 2026 calendar, revealing a six-stop series that blends iconic freeride destinations with fresh competitive formats.
Six stops on the FWT 2026, kicking off in Baqueira Beret, Spain; with Haines back as the Tour returns to Alaska for the first time since 2017. After The Cut, the top 60% of riders earn their spot in the FWT Finals, taking place in Alaska and Verbier.
The 19th Tour opens in Baqueira Beret, Spain, and adds Haines, Alaska to the calendar, rekindling freeride’s connection with one of its most iconic backcountry destinations.
Athletes will compete across four regular season events, with their best three results counting toward qualification for the prestigious FWT Finals: the YETI Alaska Haines Pro and the YETI Xtreme Verbier. These two contrasting venues, Alaska’s deep, wild terrain and Verbier’s steep, technical slopes,set the stage for a high-stakes battle for the 2026 titles.
The season begins in Baqueira Beret (16–21 January), where riders face the varied terrain of Tuc de Baciver. Val Thorens (24–29 January) follows, returning for its second year with the dramatic face of Cime Caron offering exposure and creative line potential. The Georgia Pro (22–28 February) brings athletes to Tetnuldi’s Kakhiani face, combining raw terrain with the warmth of Georgian hospitality. Fieberbrunn (5–10 March) marks the final chance to qualify for the Finals, with the legendary Wildseeloder face delivering steep, technical challenges and emotional intensity.
After these four events, only the top 60% of riders will make “The Cut” and advance to the Finals. Rankings are based on each athlete’s top three results.
The Finals begin in Haines, Alaska (15–22 March), returning to the Tour for the first time since 2017. Known for massive spines and deep snow, Haines offers a brutal yet beautiful test of skill and nerve. The season concludes in Verbier, Switzerland (28 March–5 April), on the revered Bec des Rosses. With pitches over 50 degrees and a maze of cliffs, Verbier remains the ultimate proving ground—and the heart of freeride competition.
