TOGETHER WE MAKE THE MOUNTAIN SAFER

Freeride World Tour
IFSA

Official Education Partner of the Freeride World Tour and IFSA

Alongside the leaders of world freeriding, we train riders, staff, fans and young talents to move freeride culture towards more safety, responsibility and sustainability.

A shared belief: safety is what lets you fully enjoy the mountains. That’s why, since 2026, all athletes of the Freeride World Tour and the Junior World Championships are trained and certified by WEMountain.

Because freedom in the mountains always starts with good decisions.

Be Like The Champions

100%

FWT Pro Riders Certified

100%

FWT Junior Riders Certified

300+

Qualifiers Riders Already Trained

Astrid Cheylus

“Because I want to feel confident exploring the mountains and comfortable sharing it with my friends, and one day with my children is THE dream.”

Astrid Cheylus · FR · 2024 FWT Vice-Champion · 2021 FWT Junior Tour Winner · 2023 Challenger Series Champion

“Because I want everyone to enjoy the mountains safely.”

Liam Rivera · CH · 2026 FIS Freeride World Champion · 2026 Xtreme Verbier Winner · 2023 Rookie of the Year
Liam Rivera
Maxime Chabloz

“Because I want to see my children ride the Bec des Rosses!”

Maxime Chabloz · CH · 2022 FWT Champion, 2023 Vice-Champion · 2019 Junior Freeride World Champion · 2020 GKA Kite World Tour Winner

FWT, IFSA & WEMountain Are Teaming Up

The Freeride World Tour, IFSA and WEMountain have chosen to work together with one clear goal: reducing accidents and saving lives in the mountains.

By putting education at the heart of freeriding, we want to make the sport safer without ever losing its essence.

Our mission is to support today’s and tomorrow’s riders in developing a more responsible freeride, combining training, awareness and innovation to protect what brings us all together: the freedom the mountains give us.

Watch to find out what’s in the course

They Trust Us

From local clubs to international federations, many organisations trust WEMountain to train their riders and strengthen their safety culture.

Want to join the movement? Get in touch with us.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Nicolas Hale-Woods

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

Nicolas Hale-Woods · Founder & CEO - Freeride World Tour
Victor De Le Rue

"Because it’s your life that you’re playing with, but also the lives of others. Stay humble, keep learning, and always question yourself."

Victor De Le Rue · 4x World Champion FWT
Marcus Goguen

"Because I always enjoy learning the ways to be safe in my playground! Taking those extra steps has allowed me to push my skiing in the backcountry with awareness."

Marcus Goguen · FWT 2025 World Champion
Núria Castán Barón

"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."

Núria Castán Barón · Vice World Champion 2024
Arianna Tricomi

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

Arianna Tricomi · 3x Ski Freeride World Champion

Freeride World Tour Athlete Interviews

Sybille Blanjean · 1:51
Anna Martinez · 2:00
Oscar Mandin · 1:46
Marcus Goguen · 1:54

First International Mountain Training Program Combining E-Learning And Terrain Courses

Learn the essential knowledge and skills for avalanche prevention and mountain safety. According to studies, 90% of avalanches are triggered by the victim or someone in their group. That’s why 80% of our program is dedicated to risk prevention and avoiding avalanche situations. Your safety starts with education.

Avoid 80%
React 10%
Rescue 10%

Avoid80 %

Manage and prevent risks

Ride in your zone of freedom, fun and safety! Learn to better understand yourself and your environment, as well as the human and environmental risk factors. Discover specific terrains, additional sources of information, and learn how to adapt your decisions. That’s 80% of the course.

React10 %

React positively in an avalanche

Trouble has begun! Whether you’re a witness or caught in an avalanche, learn how to control and channel your survival instinct during the event. That’s 10% of the course.

Rescue10 %

Manage a rescue successfully

It’s a race against death! Learn the vital steps to positively and successfully manage a rescue. That’s 10% of the course.

AVOID REACT RESCUE AVOID · PREVENT 80% 01 KNOW YOURSELF 02 KNOW THE ENVIRONMENT 03 HUMAN RISK FACTORS 04 NATURAL RISK FACTORS 05 SPECIFIC TERRAIN 06 ADDITIONAL SOURCES 07 DECISION DO NOT CROSS 08 CRISIS REACT · 10% 09 RESCUE RESCUE · 10%
AVOID REACT RESCUE AVOID · PREVENT 80% 10% 10% 01 KNOW YOURSELF 02 KNOW THE ENVIRONMENT 03 HUMAN RISK FACTORS 04 NATURAL RISK FACTORS 05 SPECIFIC TERRAIN 06 ADDITIONAL SOURCES 07 DECISION DO NOT CROSS 08 CRISIS 09 RESCUE

What Makes Our Courses Unique

Anytime, Anywhere

Learn at your own pace where and when you want from the comfort of your own home.

Better Safe Than Sorry

AVOID, REACT, RESCUE: use our unique A2R© system to learn how to prevent risk as well as how to manage a rescue in case of an avalanche.

Innovation Savvy

Identify human factors that lead to risk behaviors and assess yourself with our revolutionary MHF© (Mountaineering Human Factor).

Developed With 50+ Experts

Designed with over 50 international specialists: guides, mountain rescuers, doctors, psychologists, meteorologists, snow scientists, and educators.

International Terminology

Learn in simple, accessible and universal language for clear communication without borders.

Certified Training

Validate your learning by passing the final exam and obtain your standardized WEM certification.

Join Us With Your Organisation

Are you part of a club, team, academy or group passionate about the mountains?

WEMountain stands alongside the organisations training tomorrow’s riders, so that freeriding remains a source of fun, freedom and safety.

Join an international movement shaping the future of freeriding, where freedom, fun and safety move forward together.

Fill out the form below to tell us about your organisation and we’ll get back to you to see how we can support you.

FWT x IFSA x WEM Ride smart, have fun and enjoy the upcoming season.