Unsere Safety Angels

Xavier de Le Rue

4x Snowboard cross world champion, 3x FWT champion, 3x Snowboard cross X games winner

Because knowing better will always help you take the right decision. In freerdiding, safety education is the mandatory price to the best sport in the world

Marion Haerty

4x FWT Champion

« Parce que le risque zéro n’existe pas, face à mère nature, il faut apprendre à faire corps avec elle »

Maxime Chabloz

FWT Champion 2022

Because i want to see my children ride the Bec des Rosses!

Arianna Tricomi

3x FWT Champion

“Because I definitely want to be skiing until I’m 80, I never underestimate mountain training”

Reine Barkered

FWT champion 2012, 3x Xtreme Verbier winner

“Because mother nature is stronger than you will ever be, so your only chance is to try to be “smarter””

Victor de Le Rue

5x FWT Champion

Parce que c'est ta vie avec laquelle tu joues mais également celle des autres. Rester humble, se former et toujours se remettre en question.

Zuzanna Witych

FIS Freeride World Champion 2026, 3rd overall 2024, 2021, FWT 2026 Roster

“Because to keep it fun, it has to be safe. Only through education and training we can acquire the knowledge that will allow us to practice our beautiful sport safely!”

Erin Sauvé

FWT Champion 2024, Forestry Professional, Wildland Firefighter & Surveyor

“Because the mountains are wild and dynamic, and understanding them is the first step towards making safe decisions”

Justine Dufour-Lapointe

2x FWT Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Olympic silver Medalist, Moguls World Champion 2015

“Because I want to be smart about my skiing and make the right decisions.”

Tiphanie Perrotin

FWT Champion 2022

« Parce que tu devrais savoir avant de partir ! Tout commence par l’apprentissage. Avec plus de connaissances et une meilleure conscience, tu peux t’aventurer en montagne et plus t’amuser avec tes amis. »

Noémie Equy

FWT Champion 2025, 2nd FIS Freeride World Championship 2026

“Because a solid foundation of knowledge helps you make the right decisions in the mountains.”

Erika Vikander

2nd overall FWT 2022, 2nd overall FWT 2021, 2020

“Because you can’t have a good day without considering safety first”

Nicolas Hale-Woods

Founder & CEO Freeride World Tour

“Because FWT’s #1 priority is safety. There is simply no development for the sport without a strong safety education program, globally”

Dominique Perret

Co-Founder and Freeride Living Legend

“Because you reduce accidents, save lives, it's good for nature and you have more freedom, it's MAGIC!”

Antoine Burnet

Directeur Commercial & Marketing CIE du Mont Blanc, Chamonix

« Parce que aussi belle et attirante soit-elle, elle n’est pas notre soumise, nous devons la respecter et l’apprendre pour notre sécurité »

Neil Beecroft

Born Freerider & Sustainability Entrepreneur

“Because I want to keep on exploring, freeriding, learning and sharing until the very last snowflake!”

Yann Delevaux

Guide de montagne UIAGM

« Parce qu’en montagne la sécurité est l’affaire de tous, du guide comme de ses clients »

Céline Marchand

Maman depuis 17 ans

« Parce que je veux que mes 3 ados s’éclatent tout en apprenant la sécurité »

David Lazarus

Creative director at Creatives

“Because I want to freeride with a long white beard”

Jono Stevens

Head coach cab9 snowboarding

“Because no matter how good a line looks, it’s always better to ride again tomorrow, knowledge of the mountains allows that to happen.”

René Harrer

Director Global Sales & Marketing Head Ski

“Because education is the most important element. Learn, understand, be safe. On and off the slope!”

Mégane Betend

3rd overall FWT 2023, Winner Kicking Horse FWT 2023

“Because there is no competition in the mountains, all that’s required is understanding, practicing, spending time there and enjoying all the benefits it has to offer”

Lara Paul

Student & ski lover

“Because I want to have fun and enjoy my passion safely with my friends”

Ciril Noto

Full time ski instructor

“Because a good education allows you to dream longer”

Till Ewers

German Freeride Skier

“Because I want to make each day of skiing a cherished memory to share with my loved ones. There is everytime something to learn in the mountains.”

Simon Matthey-Doret

Rider, Skieur depuis 1973 et Journaliste RTS

« Parce que la liberté c'est avant-tout le respect des lois de la Nature et de ses propres limites »

Brice Lamon

Independent Ski & Snowboard Instructor, FWT Advisor & Judge and Race Director

“Because I wanna wrap up my day chilling with my crew and cracking open a cold beer, I’m not about to play Russian roulette with the mountain and whip out the shovel from my bag!”

Anna Martinez

2nd overall FWT 2026, 3rd overall FWT 2024

« Parce que la montagne sera toujours plus forte que mon snowboard, mieux vaut apprendre à la connaitre qu’à vouloir la dominer. »

Núria Castán Barón

3rd overall 2025, 2024, FWT 2026 Roster

“Because freeriding is much more than riding-skills. We should not underestimate the power of nature. The more you know and the more trained you are, the more fun it will be for everyone”

Sybille Blanjean

2nd overall FWT 2026, Xtreme Verbier 2022 Winner

“Because it allows me to return home safe every evening, reuniting with my family and friends, and to keep enjoying every new day!”

Holden Samuels

FWT Athlete, FWT 2026 Roster

“Because knowledge gives me the freedom to explore”

Jamie Tickel

Business economist, ski and surf instructor

“Because the safety of myself, my buddies and the natural environment relies upon it”

Mathieu Maynadier

Mountain Guide UlAGM, Alpine Climber, and Steep Slope Skier

“Because Mountain has no brain use yours !”

Francine Janet-Moreillon

Freeride Legend, PR Specialist and Mom of 3

“Because as a mom and former Freeride and ski Cross World Champ, it would be quite silly to finish 6 feet under snow”

Vincent Bieri

Riding since 1973, Entrepreneur, Unicorn startup founder, Passionate skier & Mountaineer

“Because it’s my guide to safely accessing and sharing nature, adventure, and freedom.”

Warren Smith

Riding since 1990, Freeskier & Ski Coach

“Because safety is so important for me skiing with clients week on week. It’s even more important to get this info out to my clients before they come out to ski”

Gerry Haag

Riding since the 1960s, Passionate skier & Founder Letsgofreeriding

“Because I’m always tuning into nature, learning and observing the raw elements”

Tiemo Rolshoven

Top 10 FWT 2025, FWT 2026 Roster

“Because I want to experience a powday with my kids and many more with my friends and family.”

Victor Liebenguth

Riding since 1997, Snowboarder, Marketing Specialist

“Because I’m not about flipping a coin on my friend’s life or mine, staying educated lets me keep living it up in the mountains.”

Estelle Rizzolio

3rd overall FWT 2023, Queer athlete, Riding since 1997

“Because knowing your environment, learning to observe and how to react in different situations – that's freedom”

Lexi duPont

Riding since 1993, Professional Big Mountain Skier

“Because my life and the lives of my team and outdoor partners depend on it.”

Oscar Mandin

FWT Athlete, 2nd Kicking Horse 2024, FWT 2026 Roster

« Parce que le risque zéro n’existe pas et qu’on en sait jamais assez sur la montagne, et qu’une journée de ski entre potes ne devrait pas se terminer tragiquement. »

Chemmy Alcott

4 time Winter Olympian, Broadcaster, Challenge Do-er, Public Speaker

“Because knowledge empowers confident decisions and help me pass on a lifelong respect for the mountains”

Paul Besson

Photographer

« Parce que la montagne doit rester un lieu où chacun peut profiter en toute sécurité ! »

Enzo Nilo

FWT Athlete, Winner Val Thorens Pro FWT 2025

« Les montagnes resteront toujours imprévisibles, ce qui doit évoluer c’est notre niveau d’éducation afin que tout le monde puisse en profiter avec prudence et respect. »

Lolo Besse

FWT Commissioner & Head Judge

“Because whether you want to send it like a pro or just enjoy a few mellow turns in the pow, knowledge is the only way to go.”

Victor Hale-Woods

FWT Athlete & student at HEC Lausanne

« Parce que là haut, google maps ne viendra pas te sauver. »

Stephan Skrobar

Avalanche and Alpine Awareness lecturer, examiner, qualified guide

“Because mountains make me think.”

Wynter McBride

FWT Athlete, FWT 2026 Roster

“Because the goal isn’t just a fun day in the mountains. It’s also making it home at the end of it.”

Jenna Keller

2nd overall FWT 2025

“Because being able to enjoy the mountains is a privilege we want to make sure we can keep.”