New and Returning Talent: 12 Season Wildcards Complete the 2025 Roster
Nov 25, 2024·freeride
New faces, returning stars, and seasoned champions set to deliver edge-of-your-seat action in the six-stop FWT 2025 season.
12 season wildcards, including past champions and up-and-coming talent, to compete in the FWT 2025.
Athletes making comebacks from injury and rising stars with standout performances are poised to shake up the rankings.
Wildcards across ski and snowboard categories promise thrilling action at every Tour’s Stop.
The FIS Freeride World Tour 2025 by Peak Performance is raising the stakes with this year’s season wildcards, bringing a fresh wave of fierce competition to the mix. Featuring 12 riders, including freeride legends, past champions, and rising stars, these athletes are fully integrated into the rankings system and are sure to shake up the field at every stop. Some are returning from injury, determined to reclaim their place, while others have earned their spot through extraordinary achievements and standout performances. This exciting blend of perseverance and excellence makes them valuable additions to the roster, ensuring FWT 2025 will deliver some of the most intense competition in the sport’s history. Now ready to challenge the world’s best freeriders, these wildcards promise to make every event more thrilling and the outcomes harder to predict.
Ski Men
The Ski Men’s category for FWT 2025 promises an electrifying lineup of wildcards. Ross Tester (USA) returns with his trademark consistency and versatility, a proven podium contender eager to make his mark again. Simon Perraudin (SUI), back stronger after injury, brings precision and determination as he looks to reclaim his spot among the top competitors. WeiTien Ho (CAN), returning after some extraordinary action on last year’s Tour, has already proven himself as part of the next generation of riders pushing the sport’s boundaries. Edvin Olsson (SWE), making his FWT debut, is set to add his own unique style to the mix, blending creativity and control. Together, these athletes bring diverse skills and perspectives that will elevate the competition and ensure thrilling action at every stop.
Ski women
The Ski Women’s category for FWT 2025 is set to showcase a thrilling mix of wildcards. Justine Dufour-Lapointe (CAN), the reigning FWT 2023 World Champion and double Olympic medalist in moguls skiing, returns with her elite skills. Arianna Tricomi (ITA), a three-time FWT Champion, brings her vast freeride experience back to the Tour. Taylor Dobyns (USA), eager for redemption after an injury-shortened season, is ready to prove herself, while Molly Armanino (USA), Vice World Champion in 2023, rounds out this formidable lineup. Together, these wildcards are sure to elevate the competition, pushing the limits and adding unpredictability to every stop on the Tour.
Snowboard men
The Snowboard Men’s category for FWT 2025 is set to see a major shake-up with two standout wildcards. Cody Bramwell (GBR), known for his fierce determination, returns after a strong performance in past seasons. Camille Armand (FRA), returns after a spectacular victory at the FWT Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro in 2022, ready to reclaim his place among the top riders. These wildcards are set to raise the level of competition, bringing their own unique styles and pushing the limits of freeriding.
Snowboard women
The Snowboard Women’s category for FWT 2025 gains a boost with standout wildcards. Katie Anderson (CAN), FWT 2023 World Champion and former Rookie of the Year, returns after a knee injury, ready to reclaim her spot as a top contender. Michaela Davis-Meehan (AUS), known for her creativity and powerful riding, brings her determination after finishing 3rd in the 2024 FWT Challengers Region 2. These wildcards add depth and unpredictability, pushing the competition to new heights at every stop.
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