The much-anticipated Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro competition, the second FWT by Peak Performance season event, has been officially confirmed to take place this Thursday, February 15th. The event, set against the picturesque backdrop of Kicking Horse, Golden, BC, Canada, promises to be a thrilling showcase of freeride skiing and snowboarding talent. With cold temperatures ensuring optimal snow conditions and blue skies forecasted for competition day, athletes and spectators alike can look forward to an exceptional North American leg of the tour.
This event marks a critical point in the season, offering athletes a vital opportunity to accumulate points before the mid-season cut. The competition is heating up, with top performers from the Verbier Pro, such as Núria Castán Barón and Victor de Le Rue in snowboarding and Zuzanna Witych in the ski women’s category, aiming to solidify their leads. The ski men’s category is fiercely competitive, featuring past podium finishers Kristofer Turdell, Maxime Chabloz, and the current event champion, Max Hitzig.
However, not all news is of triumphs and challenges ahead. 2023 World Champion Justine Dufour-Lapointe will be absent from this event due to personal reasons, leaving room for new talents to shine and for athletes close to the cut-off point to strive for a better performance.
This year, the event location has been moved to T1 South due to less-than-ideal conditions on the Ozone Face. T1 South, which successfully hosted the event in 2022, boasts a consistent snowpack and recent snowfall, ensuring conditions are ripe for an exhilarating competition.
Adding to the excitement, Jay Rawe will be the forerunner, making history as the first sit-skier to participate in the FWT. Rawe’s involvement is a testament to the inclusivity and spirit of the freeride community, showcasing the boundless passion for mountain sports despite the challenges one might face.
The event will kick off with live coverage starting at 10:15 am MST (6:15 pm CET), featuring competitions across the categories of snowboard women, snowboard men, ski women, and ski men. For those unable to attend in person, the Freeride World Tour offers live broadcasting on their website, complete with user-friendly replay options to ensure fans don’t miss any of the action.
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