Open Faces 2022 1*FWQ Alpbachtal - WinningRuns - 3 incredible backflips

Fantastic Freeriding in the dreamlike deep snow in the beautiful Alpbachtal (AUT). There the freeriders offered an impressive show with spectacular runs. Nico Partell (AUT) stood out, winning men's ski with a run with 3 backflips and high speed overall. Strong performances of the young riders demonstrated the enormous development of freeride sports. High-quality runs, a lot of airtime, many backflips and an absolute "moment of the day" of the winner in the men's ski category.

The Open Faces 4* FWQ (Freeride World Qualifier) at Silvretta Montafon (AUT) took place on Sunday, Feb. 27th, under special but best conditions this year. It was "the showdown" for the preliminary decisions for the newly introduced FWQ Finals system and the chance to advance to the Freeride World Tour 2023. Paul Dentan (SUI) won the Ski Men category with challenging jumps over short sequenced groups of rocks as well as a wide backflip in the lower part. Impressive performances of the yo...

The Open Faces 4* FWQ (Freeride World Qualifier) at Silvretta Montafon (AUT) took place on Sunday, Feb. 27th, under special but best conditions this year. It was "the showdown" for the preliminary decisions for the newly introduced FWQ Finals system and the chance to advance to the Freeride World Tour 2023. High-quality runs, a lot of airtime, many backflips and an absolute "moment of the day" of the winner in the men's ski category. Paul Dentan (SUI) won this category with challenging jumps...

At the big 4* Qualifier Showdown in Gurgl the final tickets for the Freeride World Tour 2023 at the famous Hangerer have been awarded. An epic contest and absolutely worthy conclusion of this year's international Freeride Series. The new system of the Freeride World Tour with the 3 FWQ Final Stops and the big final at the last 4* FWQ in Gurgl has fully proven itself. The best of the Qualifier Tour and the relegated of the Freeride World Tour came to Obergurgl to "grab" the final FWT places...

4*FWQ Silvretta-Montafon - the next stage of the Open Faces is coming up. Many of the best freeriders will be at the start in Montafon (AUT) to qualify for the BIG FWQ FINALS 2022 at this last event before the "qualification cut". The challenging terrain will demand real skills from the freeriders and will offer a spectacular freeride show.

At the big 4* Qualifier Showdown in Gurgl the final tickets for the Freeride World Tour 2023 at the famous Hangerer have been awarded. An epic contest and absolutely worthy conclusion of this year's international Freeride Series. The new system of the Freeride World Tour with the 3 FWQ Final Stops and the big final at the last 4* FWQ in Gurgl has fully proven itself. The best of the Qualifier Tour and the relegated of the Freeride World Tour came to Obergurgl to "grab" the final FWT places...

The Freeride World Tour is ready for its 3rd stop. This will take place in Canada at Kicking Horse Golden BC, (CAN). The new competition format means the Cut will happen here and it will be the last chance for the athletes to earn their place for the FWT22 Finals! The playful terrain packed with natural features makes Kicking Horse Golden BC the ideal destination for riders looking to get creative and advance to the new finals format of the Tour!

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