Freeride World Tour - Extreme Verbier
The final of world championship
Insert: 24.03.2013
Here we have
the final stop of
the
Freeride
World
Tour.
Traditionally,
this
event takes place
in the Swiss
resort Verbier
.
The riders in
this race
invite
extreme face of
mountain
Bec
de
Rosses
and
compete
here for
the overall victory
in the series.
Ski Men
Victory on the Bec des Rosses and the race for the Freeride World Champion title was a true nail biter, playing out with the five last riders of the day. Kevin Guri of France skied a spectacular high speed run landing a big air, which put the Frenchman on the top spot of the day, with a score of 86.33 points. Guri, age 23, was elated taking both his first victory and podium of the year at the prestigious event. The battle for the overall title kept the fans in suspense till the very last rider out of the gate, Reine Barkered (SWE). The solid Swede and 2012 Champion took second with an outstanding run on the “Bec” but it was not enough to hold on to the title. Drew Tabke (USA), finishing an exceptional season with a sixth place at Verbier, was crowned the new Freeride World Tour Champion. Tabke, a veteran of freeride competitions, won the season’s first competition in Revelstoke (CAN) and never let go of the top spot on the overall standings. Tabke’s style of riding could be described as a benchmark for the 2013 season; a very talented skier, capable of mixing freestyle tricks and big mountain skills on the same run with solid hard charging but still very fluid skiing.
Snowboard Men
Ralph Backstrom (USA) doubled it down by taking victory and winning the World Champion title with a close to flawless run on the Bec des Rosses. Scoring the high points of 93.67. Backstrom charged down the face right out of the start gate, taking several impressive airs. The battle for first was severe, as several potential champions were putting it all on the line to earn the top spot. Big mountain rider Aurélien Routens’ (FRA) confidence almost paid off, but he still managed to také second in front of his countryman and defending World Champion Jonathan Charlet in third. Ralph Backstrom, probably the most consistent rider of the field, has been close to the Freeride World Tour title for several years.
Ski Women
After her rookie success, taking second at Fieberbrunn-PillerseeTal (AUT),Matilda Rapaport of Sweden received a wildcard to Verbier only two days ago. She continued her streak by dominating the women’s field on the intimidating face, starting the run with an impressive cliff drop, charging down with very solid riding and several big jumps. She took the prestigious victory by scoring 84.67 points. The second wild card of the day, Austrian Lorraine Huber, skied a similar line and scored second place with 81.0 points. Austrian Nadine Wallner (AUT) could have played it safe in Verbier as she already had secured the World Champion title after her victory at Fieberbrunn-PillerseeTal.
Snowboard Women
In a tight and very competent field of women snowboarders, Elodie Mouthon (FRA) came out on top on the Bec des Rosses with the high score of 86.33 points. Her fast, aggressive riding paid off, linking several great airs in a fluid line. The local rookie Estelle Ballet (SUI) earned respect by taking second in front of season favorite Margot Rozies (FRA) even though both riders had similar impressive runs down the powder covered face.
Freeride World Tour Champions 2013
Ski Men: Drew Tabke USA
Snowboard Men: Ralph Backstrom USA
Ski Women: Nadine Wallner AUT
Snowboard Women: Elodie Mouthon FRA
Winners SWATCH XTREME VERBIER 2013 BY THE NORTH FACE®
Ski Men: Kevin Guri FRA
Snowboard Men: Ralph Backstrom USA
Ski Women: Matilda Rapaport SWE
Snowboard Women: Elodie Mouthon FRA
Gallery: HERE
Source: www.freerideworldtour.com
Victory on the Bec des Rosses and the race for the Freeride World Champion title was a true nail biter, playing out with the five last riders of the day. Kevin Guri of France skied a spectacular high speed run landing a big air, which put the Frenchman on the top spot of the day, with a score of 86.33 points. Guri, age 23, was elated taking both his first victory and podium of the year at the prestigious event. The battle for the overall title kept the fans in suspense till the very last rider out of the gate, Reine Barkered (SWE). The solid Swede and 2012 Champion took second with an outstanding run on the “Bec” but it was not enough to hold on to the title. Drew Tabke (USA), finishing an exceptional season with a sixth place at Verbier, was crowned the new Freeride World Tour Champion. Tabke, a veteran of freeride competitions, won the season’s first competition in Revelstoke (CAN) and never let go of the top spot on the overall standings. Tabke’s style of riding could be described as a benchmark for the 2013 season; a very talented skier, capable of mixing freestyle tricks and big mountain skills on the same run with solid hard charging but still very fluid skiing.
Snowboard Men
Ralph Backstrom (USA) doubled it down by taking victory and winning the World Champion title with a close to flawless run on the Bec des Rosses. Scoring the high points of 93.67. Backstrom charged down the face right out of the start gate, taking several impressive airs. The battle for first was severe, as several potential champions were putting it all on the line to earn the top spot. Big mountain rider Aurélien Routens’ (FRA) confidence almost paid off, but he still managed to také second in front of his countryman and defending World Champion Jonathan Charlet in third. Ralph Backstrom, probably the most consistent rider of the field, has been close to the Freeride World Tour title for several years.
Ski Women
After her rookie success, taking second at Fieberbrunn-PillerseeTal (AUT),Matilda Rapaport of Sweden received a wildcard to Verbier only two days ago. She continued her streak by dominating the women’s field on the intimidating face, starting the run with an impressive cliff drop, charging down with very solid riding and several big jumps. She took the prestigious victory by scoring 84.67 points. The second wild card of the day, Austrian Lorraine Huber, skied a similar line and scored second place with 81.0 points. Austrian Nadine Wallner (AUT) could have played it safe in Verbier as she already had secured the World Champion title after her victory at Fieberbrunn-PillerseeTal.
Snowboard Women
In a tight and very competent field of women snowboarders, Elodie Mouthon (FRA) came out on top on the Bec des Rosses with the high score of 86.33 points. Her fast, aggressive riding paid off, linking several great airs in a fluid line. The local rookie Estelle Ballet (SUI) earned respect by taking second in front of season favorite Margot Rozies (FRA) even though both riders had similar impressive runs down the powder covered face.
Freeride World Tour Champions 2013
Ski Men: Drew Tabke USA
Snowboard Men: Ralph Backstrom USA
Ski Women: Nadine Wallner AUT
Snowboard Women: Elodie Mouthon FRA
Winners SWATCH XTREME VERBIER 2013 BY THE NORTH FACE®
Ski Men: Kevin Guri FRA
Snowboard Men: Ralph Backstrom USA
Ski Women: Matilda Rapaport SWE
Snowboard Women: Elodie Mouthon FRA
Gallery: HERE
Source: www.freerideworldtour.com
