In bright sunshine on Kitzsteinhorn Mountain, the favourites lived up to their role on Saturday, March 24th during the Freeride World Tour Qualifier ***. They exhibited strong performances among the international starting lineup and staked their claim to participating in the next season of the Freeride World Tour. The 75 participating freeriders from 12 nations put on an exciting show in four disciplines (men’s skiing and snowboarding as well as women’s skiing and snowboarding) for the spectators. The start took place at Lackerschneid at approx. 2,560 metres above sea level, on a steep slope with several rocks and jumps, where the freeriders showed off their back flips and other tricks. The steep hill then merged into a wide field, where riders showed smooth but fast swings. The last section saw the slope become steep and selective again – and many participants convinced with tricks as well as high and far rock jumps again on the way to the finish line at Langwiedboden, 1,970 metres above sea level.
