Competition Confirmed: Georgia Pro Set for Saturday, February 22 at Kaseb

MESTIA, Georgia – February 21, 2025: The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance has confirmed that the Georgia Pro will take place on Saturday, February 22 as the forecast remains uncertain for the following days. However, after a thorough assessment by the FWT Commissioner and team of mountain guides, it has been determined that the Kakhiani face is not suitable due to safety concerns.

As a result, the competition will now take place on Kaseb, a South-West facing face that offers a safer and more suitable venue. This decision was made to prioritize rider safety while ensuring a high-quality competition, with the event now scheduled to take place in the afternoon, with the live broadcast starting at 2:00 PM Local Time (GET) / 11:00 AM CET and the first rider dropping at 2:15 PM Local Time (GET) / 11:15 AM CET.

Kaseb offers a steep and technical challenge, with a dense concentration of natural features that demand precision, creativity, and control from riders. At an altitude of 3,400m, it is the highest start elevation of the FWT season. The venue’s 375-meter vertical drop features an average steepness of 36 degrees, with sections reaching up to 42 degrees.

Unlike more open freeride faces, Kaseb is stacked with features, requiring riders to maintain flow while navigating cliffs, jumps, and steep terrain. With stacked features and minimal open skiing sections, the competition on Kaseb will be all about amplitude, creativity, and execution. Riders looking to make an impact will need to send big tricks and take advantage of the natural jumps to boost their scores.

For spectators, Kaseb offers an excellent viewing experience, as it is easily accessible from the top of the chairlift. Fans will have a prime viewing point to watch the world’s top freeriders take on this new and challenging venue.

Live coverage begins at: 2:00 PM Local Time (GET) / 11:00 AM CET

First rider drops at: 2:15 PM Local Time (GET) / 11:15 AM CET

Dropping order: Snowboard Men, Snowboard Women, Ski Women, Ski Men

Watch the Georgia Pro live at www.freerideworldtour.com/live.

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FWT Management SA is based in Verbier, Switzerland, and has been organizing premier sports events globally in mountain resorts since 1996. The company founded the Xtreme Verbier, an iconic event in freeride skiing and snowboarding and, in 2008, it turned this single competition into a prestigious series of worldwide events, called the Freeride World Tour (FWT). The company has since grown to include multiple competition series that fall under the FWT brand – including FWT Challenger, FWT Qualifier and FWT Junior – with events across all formats taking place in Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Since December 2022, FWT is part of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Discover more at www.freerideworldtour.com.

Born in the Scandinavian mountains out of a love for skiing in remote, untouched terrain, our passion for adventure and nature runs deep. Our purpose is simple: we bring the freeride spirit to the world. As for our products, they all have the same purpose – empower the freedom to be adventurous and follow your own line. Whether it be horizontally or vertically, on skis, by bike, or on foot, they offer a balance of style and performance. Our Scandinavian heritage is ever present and our commitment to doing better things in a better way is our never-ending responsibility. For more information, please visit www.peakperformance.com.

Marianna Dallabetta Armani

marianna@freerideworldtour.com

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