FAQ

Riders on skis or snowboards descend ungroomed natural terrain — steep slopes, couloirs, rock sections and jumps — along a line they choose themselves. It's not the time that counts, but how the rider skis the mountain.

You can find more about the competition format on the What is competitive freeride page.

A panel of judges scores the run on its overall impression. They mainly look at:

• difficulty of the chosen line,
• control of the run and confident landings,
• fluidity and pace,
• technique,
• airs and tricks and how they're executed.

Falls and loss of control lower the score. You'll find the details on the What is competitive freeride page.

Freeride World Tour events are streamed live on the Freeride World Tour website and social media. Qualifier and junior events usually offer live results, and sometimes a stream too.

You can find our riders' results in the Results section and race news under News.

The Freeride Junior Tour (FJT) is a series of freeride competitions for young riders, divided into age categories. It is the ideal first step into competitive freeride — juniors learn to read the terrain, choose a safe line and handle race day.

Successful juniors can then move on to the Freeride World Tour Qualifier series.

Take it step by step: start in off-piste terrain close to the slopes and always with someone experienced. Head into high-mountain terrain only with a mountain guide or an experienced partner.

Before you leave the secured runs, take an avalanche course — you'll learn to plan a trip, read the avalanche forecast and rescue a friend.

The basics are avalanche safety gear that everyone in the group must carry:

• avalanche transceiver (beacon),
• avalanche probe,
• avalanche shovel.

We also recommend a helmet, a back protector and an avalanche airbag backpack. But gear alone is not enough — you need to know how to use it and practise regularly. Check the current avalanche forecast before every trip.

We're looking for skiers and snowboarders who compete or want to compete in freeride. See who we're looking for and what the team offers its riders, and send us your application via the Join the team page.

The biggest help is a contribution to the team's account — just scan the QR payment on the Support us page. The money goes towards entry fees, travel and equipment.

You also help by following us on Instagram, sharing our posts or subscribing to our newsletter.

You will find our partnership offer for companies on the Partners page, where you can also download a PDF with the partnership options. Then write to us via the contact form with the subject Sponsorship — we'll be happy to tailor a partnership to you.

Write to us via the contact form with the subject Media, or e-mail us directly at czechfreerideteam@gmail.com. We'll be happy to arrange interviews with our riders and provide photos and information about the team.