As the chill of winter creeps in across the northern hemisphere, ski enthusiasts everywhere are starting to feel the buzz. While the snow is beginning to pile up in some spots, the true heartbeat of the season still lies ahead: the start of the 2025 Freeride World Tour. The latest updates on this year’s stacked roster and competition schedule have us counting down the days with eager anticipation.
Winter 2025 is shaping up to be one for the books, with both the men’s and women’s ski divisions boasting an incredible depth of talent. In the women’s category, we’re thrilled to see the return of four powerhouse riders joined by four up-and-coming rookies fresh from qualifying, plus four Wildcards who are no strangers to big-mountain domination. On the men’s side, the lineup is just as exciting, featuring familiar heavy-hitters alongside seven rookies poised to make their mark. And let’s not forget the four Wildcard athletes, whose names alone are enough to spark a buzz.
The wait for the Tour might feel endless, but there’s no need to sit idle. Dust off your ski gear, it’s time to hit the slopes, and get inspired. While you’re carving out some early-season laps, take a moment to revisit the best lines from the 2024 FWT—if nothing else, they’ll ignite that freeride fire in you. Winter is here, and the excitement is only getting started.