Natural Selection Ski - RECAP | Freeride Guide 2026

This is the Full RECAP of the second edition of Natural Selection Ski. NST originally planned on holding the competition on, "Spine Cell", a gnarly, big mountain Alaskan face. Due to weather, and an avalanche, the organization had to do a hard pivot to a safer, rolling venue that resembled a backcountry terrain park set up. The shift from a freeride venue to one more suited to freestyle worked perfectly as the athletes put on a show to remember.  We're joined by guest host and former FWT rider Tom Peiffer to break down all the action!  00:00 Welcome Special Guest Host - Tom Peiffer 5:24 NST Ski - Venue Changes 14:09 - Super Sessions - Palisades Tahoe 19:40 - NST Alaska Judging - "CREDO" 25:10 - Competition Format 44:48 - Ski Men - Rounds 1&2 59:36 - Ski Women - Rounds 1&2 1:10:09 -Ski Women Final 1:16:28 - Ski Men Final Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zuaqMte6Rvs 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