Challenger Series RECAP - 2026 IFSA Region 2

The 2026 IFSA FWT Region 2 Challengers by Orage were condensed into 5 days, 3 events, 3 venues and 2 towns in British Columbia. Its where the riders who have been competing and building points all year on the qualifier circuit and the FWT riders who got cut, meet for a final showdown to find out who will make it to the Freeride World Tour in 2027. This is the RECAP of the overall series. 4:30 - Intro to the Region 2 Challenger Events 9:30 - The Venues 16:00 Hand Signals  24:35 - Explaining Dual Panel Judging System 33:00 - Stop #3 - Kicking Horse & Ozone Face 35:18 - Ski Women 41:20 Judging hypotheticals 52:03 - Snowblades & Telemark Skis 55:12 - Back to Ski Women 59:50 - Snowboard Women  1:04:30 - Ski Men 1:10:25 - Cornice Break 1:13:46 - Back to Ski Men 1:16:54 - Snowboard Men 1:20:00 - 1st Ever Snowboard DNF? 1:22:33 - 2027 FWT Qualified Riders  Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z9VD6PUmIH0 The Freeride Guide is Supported By:    Surefoot Custom Ski Boots  HEAD -Tyrolia KORE Collection Send us an email to the BACKSLAP INBOX - Tell us what your hot take is and we might read it on the show. [email protected]  If you like the show, please SUBSCRIBE and Listen to every new episode! -------- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @freeride_guide @red_mark