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The Yeti Alaska Hanes Pro is back and better than ever! Witness the return of the Freeride World Tour to the iconic Alaskan terrain for the first time since 2017. A glorious bluebird powder day set the stage for unforgettable performances.

Victor De La Rue absolutely dominated the snowboard men's category, launching a massive cab 540 and flawless backside 360s to claim a decisive victory. Liam Rivera fought hard for second, keeping his title hopes alive, while rookie Sasha Baliko impressed with a stunning third place on his first Alaskan descent.

In snowboard women, Mia Jones showcased incredible speed and powerful turns, delivering a masterclass performance. Michaela Davis Meehan left jaws on the floor with a mind-blowing backside 360, a truly defining moment in women's freeride.

Sybille Blanjean conquered Ski Women, skiing with control and executing committed drops for her first Alaskan win. French rookies Lou Barin and Zoe Lozopo attacked the face with aggression, securing second and third despite some control challenges. Toby Rafford stunned the Ski Men field with a unique line featuring a massive full-speed 360 on a steep section, taking the win. Hugo Trouba's French flair earned him second, with Ross Tester balancing speed and tricks for third.

This event marks a fantastic return to the original mecca of freeride snowboarding and skiing.

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00:00The 2026 FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance returned to the venue for the
00:06first time since 2017 for the Yeti Alaska Hanes Pro. The iconic face greeted the riders with a
00:14glorious bluebird powder day. Launching a cab 540 from the start, followed by two flawless
00:20backside 360s, Victor De La Rue claimed victory in snowboard men. Liam Rivera kept his title
00:28chances alive with a hard-fought second place. Rookie Sasha Baliko put down an
00:34impressive first Alaskan descent for third. Mia Jones delivered a masterclass in snowboard
00:42women, attacking the fall line with high speed drops and electric turns. Michaela Davis Meehan
00:49stomped a mind-blowing backside 360, a defining moment in women's snowboarding. In Ski Women,
00:57Sybille Blanjean skied under control and stuck committed drops to claim victory in her first
01:03ever Alaskan descent. French rookies Lou Barin and Zoe Lozopo attacked the face with aggressive
01:11skiing but control issues put them second and third on the podium. Toby Rafford chose a unique line
01:19with a massive full speed 360 on one of the steepest parts of the face to best the ski men
01:26feel.
01:27Hugo Trouba displayed his patented French flair to take second over Ross Tester who balanced speed and
01:35trick management to finish third. For the Freeride World Tour it was a fantastic return to the original mecca of
01:43the sport.
01:44Mason Hope
01:45middle of the summer?
01:51Let's
01:52go now again. Miss Wilco
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