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The Freeride Guide
by RedMark Media
Welcome to The Freeride Guide with your hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose.This is the only podcast where you'll get the in depth analysis, commentary and information you need about the Freeride World Tour and your favourite, ski and snowboard freeride events.The Freeride Guide will feature special guests and athlete interviews and we're getting you, the listeners, involved with our weekly Q&A segments. If you're a skier or snowboarder FIND, FOLLOW and LISTEN listen to The Freeride Guide.#freerideguide #listentoskiing
Episodes
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Freeride is Joining the Olympic Games
It's official! Freeride will be included in the 2030 Olympic Games in the French Alps. In this emergency, summer, podcast, Mark and Derek talk about about how we got to this point and discuss some of the details and potential story lines to come as we head towards a new important milestone in our...
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2026 Season RECAP | Freeride Guide
This is the final 2026 Freeride Guide episode of the season! We recap all the news and highlights from a challenging year for the Freeride World Tour. Cancelled events, rookie domination and rulebook controversy are all on tap. We're also joined by 2023 FWT Snowboard Champion Katie Anderson to…
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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...
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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...
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EVENT RECAP - YETI Xtreme Verbier | FWT26
The 2026 YETI Xtreme Verbier was everything we hoped it would be. The final event of the FWT26 season bucked the trend of cancelled events, shortened events and unfortunate weather. The riders were welcomed with sunny, blue skies, cold temps and 50cms of fresh snow on the famous Bec des Rosses....
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EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
The Freeride World Tour returned to Haines Alaska for the first of two final events. This is the full EVENT RECAP. The riders here have not only qualified for the final two events this season but they've also punched their tickets to the tour in 2027. For some, the pressure was off so they could...
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Fieberbrunn Cancelled & THE CUT | FWT26
This is one instance where the third time definitely isn't a charm. The Fieberbrunn Pro was cancelled adding another failed event to the pile after two attempts to run the Georgia Pro. Once in Georgia and once in Kühtai, Austria. In a season where the athletes expected four events before The CUT,...
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Exclusive Interview | FWT Commissioner Lolo Besse
The FWT has had to make some difficult decisions this season. Suspending the World Championships with 5 riders still to drop. Cancelling the Georgia Pro event in Georgia. Choosing a replacement event in Kühtai and then having to cancel that event. Those decisions partly fall on the shoulders of…
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Was a Potential Controversy Averted in Austria!?
If it weren't for bad luck the FWT wouldn't have any luck at all this season. The cancelled FWT Georgia Pro event was quickly restaged in Kühtai, Austria. Once again though, the competition was cancelled due to incontestable snow conditions and the athletes are leaving without putting down a…
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FWT Georgia Pro Cancelled - Kings and Queens - Natural Selection Ski - Freeride Guide
There are big updates and news in the world of freeride and we're here to fill you in. First, we talk about the FWT Georgia Pro getting cancelled and what that means for the tour. We give you the IFSA comp updates and upcoming challenger info, followed by a little chat about this year's Kings and...
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EVENT RECAP - FIS FWT26 World Championships
This is the RECAP of the first ever Allianz Andorra 2026 Ordino Arcalis FIS Freeride World Championships by Mammut. In this special FWT event, the athletes weren't just riding with their country's flag on their shoulders, they were directly representing their home country. The roster was a little...
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FWT World Champion Athlete Interviews - Mia Jones & Ben Richards
Here are interviews with the newly crowned World Champions, Mia Jones and Ben Richards, recorded in the finish corral at the Allianz Andorra 2026 Ordino Arcalis FIS Freeride World Championships by Mammut. Full Event RECAP - https://youtu.be/YkttQWiXcF4 Watch This Episode on YouTube:...
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PREVIEW to the First FWT World Championship
This is a PREVIEW into The Allianz FIS Freeride World Championships Andorra 2026 by Mammut. 65 of the world's best freeride skiers and snowboarders from 17 nations to compete for the historic title of FIS Freeride World Champion. We're joined by Lily Bradley to start things off followed by a…
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EVENT RECAP - Val Thorens Pro| FWT26 Stop #2
This is the full RECAP of the FWT26 Val Thorens Pro. The second event of the season proved challenging for the Ski Men. A specific feature proved, many times over, that 360's were actually superior to backflips. An Argentinian topped the podium for the first time ever in Ski Women and local...
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UPDATE: FWT26 Injuries / Wildcard / Interviews w/ Max Hitzig Valle Rainer Jack Kolesch Wynter McBride
This is a pre-competition update for FWT26 Val Thorens Pro Event. A new comp face has been chosen, a former champion, Leo Slemmet returns as an event wildcard, we have an injury update and Mark interviews, Max Hitzig and Valle Rainer, Jack Kolesch and Wynter McBride. We also get a quick visit…
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EVENT RECAP - Baqueira Beret Pro by Movistar| FWT26 Stop #1
This is the full RECAP of the FWT26 Baqueira Beret Pro by Movistar. Starting the season in Spain, the riders dropped into Baciver Face after an alternate venue last season. This year the rookies made a huge statement on the day with several podium finishes, proving exactly why they belong! 00:00…
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FWT 2026 Athletes Rookies & Wildcards
Get to know the FWT 2026 Athletes as we introduce you to this season's Rookies and Wildcards. We're joined by Rookie, Lochlan Harvey who gives us some insider info on some of the new riders, where they're from and who to keep an eye on during this season's action! Watch This Episode on...
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FWT26 SEASON PREVIEW
The Freeride Guide is back! The long wait is over as the The Freeride World Tour returns for the 2026 season. In this episode Mark and Derek preview the FWT event calendar and the upcoming, inaugural World Championships. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nFRT9_8IXD0 The Freeride…
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Challenger Series RECAP - Regions 1 & 2
It's time to talk about all the athletes who punched their tickets to the FWT for 2026. Mark and Derek are joined by IFSA Challenger Series Coordinator, Brennan Metzler and Snowboard Athlete Warren Doyle who will be returning to the WFT after a successful Challenger campaign. We break down the...
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FWT CEO Nicolas Hale-Woods - Season End Interview
We're joined by Freeride World Tour CEO Nicolas Hale-Woods to discuss the big stories of the season, starting with the much-celebrated return of the FWT to Alaska. We also get his take on the loss of the Kicking Horse stop and how that's not the end of the partnership. Nicolas gives us some…
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Natural Selection Ski RECAP - w/ Manon Loschi & Craig Murray
This is the FULL event RECAP for the inaugural YETI Natural Selection Ski Following the footsteps of it's snowboarding origins NST SKI is carving a bold new line into skiing's history books with a new way to approach freeride competition. 12 skiers faced "Priority 1", one of Alaska's most…
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Natural Selection Ski Preview - w/ Event Director Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas is here to preview the upcoming and inaugural Natural Selection Ski event. Mike, also known as "The Godfather of Freeskiing", has taken the reigns as the Event Director of NST Ski. We discuss how he got the job as well as what went into the creation of NST Ski. He details the…
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FWT25 | Full SEASON RECAP
This is the Full Season RECAP and Mark and Derek are putting a bow on it by revisiting the key events, news and highlights from the 2025 Freeride World Tour Season that was. Recorded @ Surefoot Whistler 0:00 - Intro 4:18 - Backslap Inbox 13:58 - New Announcers 1 9:45 - Baqueira Beret 27:08 - Val...
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YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda RECAP | FWT25 - The FINAL
This is the FULL event RECAP for the sixth and final event of the 2025 Freeride World Tour season; The 30th anniversary of the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda. We saw some spectacular performances as well as some heartbreaking moments on the way to crowning 3 new World Champions as well as 4 first...
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Fieberbrunn Pro RECAP | FWT25 Stop #5 - The CUT
This is the FULL event RECAP for the fifth event of the 2025 Freeride World Tour season at Fieberbrunn Austria which was the final event before The Cut. We saw some spectacular clutch performances which propelled some riders above the cut line and disappointing runs that dropped some below. Due…
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Georgia Pro RECAP | FWT25 Stop #4
Part 2 of 2 - This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Georgia Pro Featuring Guest Host: Drew Tabke The fourth event of the 2025 FWT season only saw only about a 50% success rate in the athletes' runs. The riders returned to the Kakhiani face this year after having to change the venue twice during the...
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Georgia Pro - Stories, Overview & Rankings Update
Part 1 of 2 - Nothing seemed to go right during the week surrounding the Georgia Pro. Mark and Derek talk about the stories around the comp and discuss the current rankings leading into the final event and The Cut in Fieberbrunn. This Part 1. Part 2 is the Full Event RECAP w/ Special guest Drew...
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*UPDATE* FWT25 Georgia Pro - Pre Competition NEWS
The latest news leading up to the FWT25 Georgia Pro event. A new comp face has was announced, then that face slid during avalanche control, then the first face was announced. The Georgia Pro is hard to get to and everyday new challenges arise for the FWT team. We have an event wildcard, and an...
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Kicking Horse Golden BCPro RECAP | FWT25 Stop #3
This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro Featuring: Molly Armanino and Lily Bradley The third event of the 2025 season was held on a cold, clear day in perfect competition conditions at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Beautiful Golden BC, Canada. The riders returned to the...
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FRG BONUS: Face Check Interviews at Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro
We're at the Kicking Horse / Golden BC Pro during the face check the day before the event and spoke to several riders, and one judge, about how they see the face and how they're feeling about the impending competition. Featuring: Valentin Rainer, Tilden Wooley, Ross Tester and Jaqueline Pollard…
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Val Thorens Pro RECAP | FWT25 Stop #2
This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Val Thorens Pro with special guest, Reine Barkered! The second event of the season saw the FWT make its return to France where the riders attacked the Lac Noir Face, in powder conditions, on a spectacular bluebird day. For some, the deep snow proved to be more...
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UPDATE: FWT25 New Comp Face / Injuries / Wildcard for Val Thorens Pro
This is the latest news leading up to the FWT25 Val Thorens Pro event. A new comp face has been announced, a familiar name returns as an event wildcard, we have an injury notice and Mark interviews, Men's Snowboard athlete, Cody Bramwell. 1:28 - Weather Update 4:41 - Face Change 6:48 - Wildcard...
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FWT Athletes in 2025 | Rookies | Wildcards
Get to know the FWT 2025 Athletes as we introduce you to this season's Rookies and Wildcards. Find out more about who they are, where they're from and who to keep an eye on during this season's action! 11:45 - Ski Men 33:33 - Ski Women 53:00 - Snowboard MEn 40:55 - Ski Women 51:30 - Snowboard…
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Baqueira Beret Pro RECAP | FWT25 Stop #1
This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Baqueira Beret Pro by Movistar with Mark Warner and Derek Foose. The first event of the season saw the FWT make its return to Baqueira Beret in the Spanish Pyrenees on the previously untested LaBamba Face. 0:00 - Baqueira Beret Pro Set Up 16:32 - Snowboard MEn...
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FWT25 | Season PREVIEW
The Freeride Guide is back! The long wait is over as the The Freeride World Tour returns for the 2025 season. In this episode Mark gives an update on all the FWT news from the last few months and is joined by Derek, from his hotel in Spain, to preview the first event of the season from Baqueira...
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Challenger Series RECAP - Region 1 & 2
We now know which athletes have booked their tickets to the FWT25! Mark and Derek break down the final rankings from the Region 1 and Region 2 Challenger Series. They discuss how it happened and what's next for this new crop of skiers and riders. This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we...
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FWT24 | Full Season RECAP!
Featuring: Erin Sauvé This is the Full Season RECAP and Mark and Derek are putting a bow on it by revisiting the key events and news that highlighted the 2024 Freeride World Tour. We're also joined by a special guest, 2024 Snowboard Women's Champion, Erin Sauvé! This the first seaon of the…
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Yeti Verbier Xtreme Pro RECAP | FWT24 Stop #5
This is the full RECAP of the FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme This fifth, and final, event of the season was the cherry on top of an amazing, record breaking cycle of the Freeride World Tour. This comp had drama. It had suspense. It had runs that once again pushed forward progression of the sport and…
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Fieberbrunn Pro RECAP | FWT24 - Stop #4
This is the full RECAP of the FWT24 Fieberbrunn Pro Event with Mark Warner and Derek Foose. The fourth event of the season saw the FWT make its return to Fieberbrunn, Austria and the legendary Wildseeloder face. This was the first event after the cut with the field of athletes being reduced to...
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FWT24 -The CUT and Challenger Series Preview
The field of FWT24 riders has been cut in half and we're here to talk about what comes next. Those riders who got cut and those who qualified through the 4* events will now meet in the Challenger Series. We introduce you to some of the names you should to pay attention to including the Challenger...
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Georgia Pro RECAP | FWT24 - Stop #3
The third event of the season saw the FWT make its way to the country of Georgia for the very first time and this event was the cut! We saw Victor de le Rue win his third consecutive event and Marcus Goguen tie the record for the highest scoring run. The ski women suffered a lot of crashes and…
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Kicking Horse Golden Pro RECAP | FWT24 - Stop #2
The second event of the FWT season saw the tour return to Canada at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC Canada. The comp couldn't be held on the OZONE face as intended due to poor conditions and was switched to T1 South, the same face as 2022. As expected the riders did their thing...
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UPDATE: FWT24 Injuries and Wildcards at Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro
Stan Rey has been announced as a Wildcard! Mark and Derek are discussing the Injury and Wildcard updates coming from the FWT ahead of the Kicking Horse Golden Pro event next week. We've learned that Simon Perraudin and Taylor Dobbins have been forced to withdrawal because of injury. Due to…
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FWT24 Andorra Pro Event CANCELLED / The BACKSLAP - Fan Questions
Mark and Derek discuss the Andorra Pro Event being cancelled and answer a handful of your emails in the BACKSLAP segment. Mark also checks in with Michaela Davis Meehan and Tyler Curle at the Wrangle the Chute 4* Qualifier at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden BC. 0:00 - FWT 24 Andorra Pro...
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Verbier Pro RECAP | FWT24 - Stop #1
Mark and Derek dive deep into all the drama leading up to the first FWT event of the season. The Verbier Pro was organized in just under a week after the originally planned event in Baqueira Beret was cancelled. The competition did not dissapoint as there were record breaking runs, epic crashes…
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FWT Athletes in 2024 | Rookies | Wildcards
Featuring: Hedvig Wessel Mark Warner and Derek Foose are discussing the FWT 2024 Athletes. We're helping you get to know more about the Rookies and the Wildcards as well as who to keep an eye on during this season's action. We want to hear from you! We'll be reading listener's emails in our new...
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BREAKING: FWT Announces New Event in Verbier to Start the 2024 Season
The FWT has announced an event in Verbier on the legendary Bec Des Rosses venue to start the 2024 Season in... 2 days. In athlete news, 2023 Snowboard Women's Champion Katie Anderson announced that she has injured her knee and will not be competing this year. Normally a Wild Card is found to...
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BREAKING: FWT Cancels Baqueira Beret Event
Featuring: WeiTien Ho BIG NEWS out of the FWT this week. The first scheduled stop of the 2024 tour at Baqueira Beret, Spain has been cancelled! Derek joins us from Kappl, Austria and Mark from Whistler to review the facts that led to the decision to cancel the event. We also check in with FWT...
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Introducing THE FREERIDE GUIDE | FWT 2023 Season RECAP | A New Venue
Welcome to the Freeride Guide! Mark Warner and Derek Foose are back with this brand new podcast are stoked to tell you about their exciting new venture while clearing up a few unanswered questions about the switch from the Freeride World Tour Podcast. In this episode we revisit the highights and...
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Welcome to The Freeride Guide with your hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose. This is the only podcast where you'll get the in depth analysis, commentary and information you need about the Freeride World Tour and your favourite, ski and snowboard freeride events. The Freeride Guide will feature...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Freeride Guide with your hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose.This is the only podcast where you'll get the in depth analysis, commentary and information you need about the Freeride World Tour and your favourite, ski and snowboard freeride events.The Freeride Guide will feature special guests and athlete interviews and we're getting you, the listeners, involved with our weekly Q&A segments. If you're a skier or snowboarder FIND, FOLLOW and LISTEN listen to The Freeride Guide.#freerideguide #listentoskiing
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