twentieth March 2025
Final modified on March twenty first, 2025
Cody Bramwell has taken prime spot in essentially the most prestigious occasion within the Freeride calendar, however misses out on the general FWT title. UPDATED
Bramwell took first place in Verbier however he missed out on the general FWT crown which was received by the French rider, Victor de Le Rue.
Victor de Le Rue had sufficient factors from throughout the opposite occasions to take the general title, with Bramwell in second place general.
For the Frenchman it was a record-breaking fourth general title.
However the day belonged to Cody Bramwell who delivered a near-flawless run to assert victory on the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda.
Attacking the steep higher part of the Bec des Rosses, he launched an enormous backflip, stomping the touchdown regardless of the difficult snow situations.
A 360 and a second backflip close to the end sealed the deal, incomes him a large 92.67 rating—his second win of the season and sufficient to propel him to second place within the general rankings.
Verbier Xtreme, Picture c/o @Freeride World Tour + JBernard.
Verbier Xtreme, Picture c/o @Freeride World Tour + JBernard.
“Successful the Xtreme Verbier is a dream come true,” stated Cody.
“It’s such a legendary competitors that it nonetheless doesn’t really feel actual.
“I had virtually counted myself out, desirous about subsequent 12 months, however in some way I completed second general.
“I’m nonetheless pinching myself.”
Verbier Xtreme, Picture c/o @Freeride World Tour + JBernard.
Bramwell completed third general in each 2021 and 2022.
He was given a wildcard to compete this season however he failed to attain extremely within the first three of 5 competitions – in Spain, France and Canada.
However he turned it round with victory in Georgia, carefully adopted by a second place in Fieberbrunn in Austria and now victory in Verbier.
Cody Bramwell. Picture © PlanetSKI
The 2025 YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda delivered an exhilarating finale, with Cody Bramwell (snowboard males), Weitien Ho (ski males), Jenna Keller (ski ladies), and Noémie Equy (snowboard ladies) taking victory.
Victor de Le Rue (snowboard males), Marcus Goguen (ski males), Justine Dufour-Lapointe (ski ladies), and Noémie Equy (snowbaord ladies) have been topped 2025 Freeride World Tour Champions.
“I’m extremely pleased to make historical past with this title,” stated Victor de Le Rue.
“It was a purpose from the beginning of the season, however the competitors was robust, and situations have been difficult.
“All of it got here right down to the ultimate run, and I’m grateful for a way all the pieces performed out.”
With the win Victor de Le Rue ties Marion Haerty’s all-time report and surpasses his brother Xavier de Le Rue’s three-title mark.
The Verbier Xtreme takes place annually on the Bec des Rosses, that’s synonymous with excessive freeriding.
At 3,223 metres, with a 600m vertical drop and 50-degree slopes, it’s the steepest, most advanced terrain on the FWT circuit.
Bec des Rosses, Xtreme Verbier. Picture © Freeride World Tour/Lévy Loye
Riders navigate a labyrinth of tight couloirs, uncovered ridges and large cliffs, selecting strains that steadiness technical precision and progressive freestyle parts.
The YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda marks the extremely anticipated conclusion of the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Efficiency.
This 12 months’s version is the thirtieth within the historical past of Xtreme Verbier.
It began out as a snowboard-only contest in 1996 earlier than welcoming male skiers in 2004 and feminine skiers in 2006.
In 2008 it advanced into the official Freeride World Tour Finals.
PlanetSKI adopted the occasion in its early days and our editor James Cove was a media decide on the occasion in Tignes in 2009.
FWT, Tignes 2009. Picture c/o PlanetSKI.
FWT, Tignes 2009. Picture c/o PlanetSKI.
FWT, Tignes 2009. Picture c/o PlanetSKI.
Alongside the US ski legend, Glen Plake.
FWT, Tignes 2009. Picture c/o PlanetSKI.
The self-discipline is now hoping to turn into an Olympic occasion in 2030.
We can be including some movies from Verbier to this text later, so do test again.
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