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Hotham to make history as first Australian ski resort to host Freeride World Tour events
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Freeride is widely regarded as the most exciting snowsport competition of the 21st century
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Recognised as Australia’s premier freeriding destination, Hotham’s unique terrain makes it an ideal venue for both competitors and spectators
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The competition events are scheduled for Saturday 3 August 2024
Hotham, Australia’s premier powder capital, is set to make history as the first Australian ski resort to host Freeride World Tour events, featuring both Qualifier and Junior competitions for ski and snowboard. Scheduled for Saturday, 3 August 2024, these groundbreaking events will take place in Hotham’s iconic Peach Bowl, nestled within the Heavenly Valley terrain area.
“We are thrilled to bring the Freeride World Tour to Australia,” said Tina Burford, Hotham’s Vice President & General Manager. “This event is a perfect opportunity to showcase our resort and it's amazing terrain. It also provides a valuable platform for Australia's freeride skiers and riders to earn important FWT points without leaving the country.”
“Freeride contests are about celebrating terrain features in their natural form, there’s a start gate at the summit and a finish gate at the bottom – best run down wins,” Benjamin Calmel, FWT Head of Sports Development. “It’s the ultimate expression of all that is fun and liberating about sliding on snow in wintertime and we can’t wait to see the best freeriders in Australasia take on Hotham’s legendary runs.”
Recognised as Australia’s premier freeriding destination with its natural half-pipes, gullies, bowls, and cliffs, Hotham is an ideal location for the Freeride World Tour. The resort's unique terrain offers an exceptional venue for both competitors and spectators.
The hosted competitions will include a 1-star Freeride World Tour Qualifier for both open ski and snowboard categories, as well as a 1-star Freeride World Tour Junior event for both disciplines.