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2017 Freeride World Tour

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patagonialuke
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Didn't see anything on this yet. First stop went down today, with some impressive runs across the board.

The recap, with highlights: http://www.freerideworldtour.com/event/swatch-freeride-world-tour-vallnord-arcalis-andorra-2017/replay
Feb 10 2017 11:41AM
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Swandog7
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Sam Smoothy FTW
Feb 10 2017 12:58PM
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cydwhit
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Kylie Sivell is my hero, expect big things!
Feb 10 2017 1:30PM
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hemlockjibber8
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cydwhitKylie Sivell is my hero, expect big things!


Kylie is dope. Half the comps I've watched her at ski skis technically better than most of the men and 4 points all her landings like a boss.
Feb 10 2017 1:57PM
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cydwhit
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hemlockjibber8Kylie is dope. Half the comps I've watched her at ski skis technically better than most of the men and 4 points all her landings like a boss.



Skied with her in Jackson two years ago, realized she was a better technical skier, and has a bigger trick bag than a ton of dudes, but she's incredibly humble, best attitude around. Can't wait to see her blow up!
Feb 10 2017 2:01PM
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rsvp
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hemlockjibber8Kylie is dope. Half the comps I've watched her at ski skis technically better than most of the men and 4 points all her landings like a boss.


^^ facts

also thanks to everyone who watched, aiming for another Andorra comp on Wednesday
Feb 11 2017 5:13AM
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patagonialuke
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Yesterday's replay from the second stop:

http://www.freerideworldtour.com/event/swatch-freeride-world-tour-chamonix-mont-blanc-2017-staged-vallnord-arcalis-andorra/replay
Feb 15 2017 10:15AM
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patagonialuke
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http://www.freerideworldtour.com/event/swatch-freeride-world-tour-fieberbrunn-2017/replay
Mar 8 2017 10:45AM
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dan4060
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Turdell and Pehota particularly impressed me. Turdell's line was nuts.

Was Jeremie Heitz okay? That was quite a crash. He is one of my favorite skiers currently, his skiing in La Liste is some of the best I have ever seen.
Mar 8 2017 11:09PM
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patagonialuke
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dan4060Turdell and Pehota particularly impressed me. Turdell's line was nuts.

Was Jeremie Heitz okay? That was quite a crash. He is one of my favorite skiers currently, his skiing in La Liste is some of the best I have ever seen.


Yeah pretty gnarly day. Jeremie posted on Instagram yesterday saying he was alright. It was in french though so I'm not sure exactly what he said (he was driving though so I think he's all good)

But yea, really bummed to see him go down a lot this year, his skiing is amazing.
Mar 9 2017 10:01AM
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Headless-G
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I found that Carl Renvall is doing good tho ! he did one year on Qualifier and BOOM straight with the big boss !
Kinda like his style on skis
Mar 9 2017 11:49AM
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hemlockjibber8
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Garret Capel won the Wrangle 2* with an amazing run finished with a boss cork 3 to the moon. Vid coming soon. 4* starts tomorrow on the new venue. Stoked.
Mar 10 2017 2:06AM
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rsvp
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lots of carnage at Fieberbrunn the other day. glad everyone is mostly okay
Mar 10 2017 6:14AM
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LawrenceOfALabia
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rsvplots of carnage at Fieberbrunn the other day. glad everyone is mostly okay


Dennis Risvoll broke his back and his arm. He had the worst crash tho
Mar 10 2017 9:55AM
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rsvp
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LawrenceOfALabiaDennis Risvoll broke his back and his arm. He had the worst crash tho


idk Ivan and Mark both had pretty violent crashes as well
Mar 10 2017 12:57PM
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_Jeffrey_
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LawrenceOfALabiaDennis Risvoll broke his back and his arm. He had the worst crash tho


is there a video?
Mar 10 2017 11:11PM
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wrichmond
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Mark is fine btw, while his helmet is another story. The airbag likely also made a difference as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRX9IHogu-t/?taken-by=markmikos


Also, I hope Tabke qualifies for alaska. Definitely my favorite on the tour, even if he's scored lower than he should.
Mar 11 2017 1:28AM
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LawrenceOfALabia
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_Jeffrey_is there a video?


https://www.nrk.no/sport/her-gar-skikjoreren-i-fjellveggen-1.13415047 really bad crash
Mar 11 2017 2:55PM
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patagonialuke
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http://www.freerideworldtour.com/event/swatch-freeride-world-tour-haines-alaska-2017/replay

Haines finally happened, and I'm stoked to see a NS recap: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/FWT-2017-Haines-Alaska-Men-Results
Mar 24 2017 6:44PM
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skierman
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HOLY SHIT LOIC!!!
Mar 24 2017 10:16PM
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Mr.Bishop
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So what have you guys thought of the coverage from us?
Mar 27 2017 4:15PM
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patagonialuke
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Super stoked to see it on the site. I usually can't watch it live, so it's always nice to get someone else's take on the runs before watching the replay. I think it's a great start and maybe if people show a lot more support there could be more in-depth coverage, but no matter what I dug it. Nice job.
Mar 27 2017 5:24PM
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JGP.
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Mr.BishopSo what have you guys thought of the coverage from us?


Loving the write-ups. Loic's Haines run was insane (go watch it if you haven't).
Mar 27 2017 7:05PM
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Mr.Bishop
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JGP.Loving the write-ups. Loic's Haines run was insane (go watch it if you haven't).


Totally bananas.

Stoked you like it. Share it with other people who would like it too!
Mar 28 2017 11:36AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Mr.BishopTotally bananas.

Stoked you like it. Share it with other people who would like it too!


Like it a lot.

It would be cool if NS could get an interview or something similar with competitors whom the NS community may be less familiar with (Sam Lee, Turdell Kristofer, etc.)

I know, for me personally, that if I know more about an athlete or individual I become more invested in their performance.
Mar 28 2017 12:25PM
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Mr.Bishop
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.MASSHOLE.Like it a lot.

It would be cool if NS could get an interview or something similar with competitors whom the NS community may be less familiar with (Sam Lee, Turdell Kristofer, etc.)

I know, for me personally, that if I know more about an athlete or individual I become more invested in their performance

Great idea. We'll definitely experiment with it.
Mar 28 2017 12:26PM
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rsvp
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https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/Freeride-World-Tour-2017-Haines-Alaska-Scenes-Edition

little extra write up I did. not very comprehensive but i'll try to do a better one for verbier
Mar 29 2017 3:39PM
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patagonialuke
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Well, that's it for this year. As always, Verbier was nuts.

https://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1QPMW81351W11/swatch-freeride-world-tour

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/864780/Replay-Women-categories---Swatch-Xtreme-Verbier-FWT17
Apr 3 2017 3:10PM
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