Noémie Equy Crowned 2025 Snowboard Women Freeride World Tour Champion as the Cut is Made Before the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda
Lily Bradley (USA), Noémie Equy (FRA), and Liam Rivera (SUI) claim victory in Fieberbrunn, securing their spots in the FWT Finals
Noémie Equy clinches the 2025 Freeride World Tour title ahead of the final event, securing the championship in her rookie season
With three world titles still undecided, all eyes turn to the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda for the season’s epic conclusion
FIEBERBRUNN, Austria – March 7, 2025: The Fieberbrunn Pro is in the books, marking the most decisive moment of the 2025 FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance so far. As the fifth and final stop before the Cut, only the top-ranked 60% of riders will advance to the FWT Finals, making this event a high-stakes battle for survival.
The legendary Wildseeloder face presented a technical and unpredictable challenge, with variable snow, exposed rocks, and even grass patches pushing athletes to their limits. Due to safety concerns, the Ski Men’s category was postponed later in the weather window, leaving today’s action to the Ski Women, Snowboard Women, and Snowboard Men.
With the pressure at an all-time high, every decision counted. Riders had to balance risk and execution, knowing that their line choice, control, technique, fluidity, and air & style would determine their fate. In bluebird conditions but tricky snow, the difference between advancing and elimination came down to the smallest details.
For those on the bubble, this was the ultimate test—drop in, go big, and fight for a place in the FWT Finals.
Intense Competition and Game-Changing Wins on the Wildseeloder
Ski Women: Lily Bradley Rises to the Occasion
With the Cut on the line, the Ski Women faced a high-pressure showdown. Lily Bradley (USA) seized the moment, attacking their run with speed, control, and bold line choices. They launched the massive mandatory cliff, stomping their landing despite tricky snow conditions. A final big air in the lower section sealed their victory with 90.67 points—their first FWT win since 2022.
Nadine Wallner (AUT), competing as an event wildcard, impressed on her home mountain, landing one of the biggest airs in recent women’s freeride competition to score 87.33 points for second place.
Justine Dufour-Lapointe (CAN) matched Wallner’s aggressive approach, but a slight bobble on landing cost her points, placing her in third with 83.33 points. Despite this, she retains the Golden Bib and will lead the Ski Women field into the FWT Finals in Verbier. Meanwhile, Bradley’s breakthrough performance vaulted they above the Cut, securing their spot alongside Dufour-Lapointe for the final showdown of the season.
I was absolutely thrilled. The conditions were tough, and I thought this might be my last competition, which got me emotional at the top. But I took in the moment, embraced the mountains, and now I get another chance to showcase my skills.”
Lily Bradley, 2025 Fieberbrunn Pro Ski Women Winner
Snowboard Women: Noémie Equy Crowned 2025 Freeride World Tour Champion
The Snowboard Women category at the Fieberbrunn Pro was about more than just a podium—it was the moment where Noémie Equy (FRA) secured the 2025 Freeride World Tour title in her rookie season. With a comfortable lead in the standings, she needed a solid performance to clinch the championship, and she delivered in spectacular fashion.
Equy attacked her run with speed, confidence, and technical precision, navigating the steep upper chutes before linking a fluid double drop. A controlled frontside 360 midway down showcased her freestyle prowess, and she sealed the deal with a smart, calculated descent, earning 83.33 points and officially becoming the 2025 Snowboard Women Freeride World Tour Champion.
Michaela Davis-Meehan (AUS) rode with smooth execution and well-calculated drops despite the tracked-out terrain, scoring 78.67 points for second place.
Erin Sauvé (CAN) took a creative approach, but a minor control issue early on cost her points. She recovered well, navigating technical terrain with confidence, finishing third with 66.00 points. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the 2024 FWT Champion to make the Cut, bringing her title defense to an end.
With this win, Noémie Equy etches her name into freeride history—a rookie no more, but a Freeride World Tour Champion.
"I feel more than happy—I'm super stoked! Today was a stressful day for me because I knew that if I won, I would be Champion. Now, in Verbier, I can just ride for myself without thinking about points or rankings. I can simply focus on expressing my snowboarding and pushing the limits of the Snowboard Women category"
Noémie Equy, 2025 Freeride World Tour Champion & Fieberbrunn Pro Winner
Snowboard Men: Liam Rivera Closes the Show with a Statement Win
The final event of the day saw the Snowboard Men drop into Fieberbrunn’s Wildseeloder face, battling low-tide conditions and high stakes before the Cut. With the title race heating up, every turn counted.
Liam Rivera (SUI) saved the best for last, launching a huge air over exposed terrain, committing to a high-consequence drop, and stomping a flawless backside 360. His smooth, aggressive descent sealed his first win of the season with 87.00 points.
Cody Bramwell (GBR) linked a massive backside 360 with a triple drop sequence, maintaining control through unpredictable terrain. His bold line choice earned him 84.33 points and second place.
Holden Samuels (USA) blended freestyle flair with big-mountain mastery, stomping two clean backside 360s and navigating the steep, exposed sections with precision. His 81.00-point run secured him third.
With this result, Rivera jumps to second in the overall standings, while Bramwell moves into third. The title race is wide open heading into the FWT Finals in Verbier—where it all comes down to one last showdown.
"Coming into this competition, I didn't have the best start to the season. I'm just stoked to be here and have a chance to make the cut. I made it—that was my main goal, and I'm super happy about that. Getting the win was the cherry on top; I wasn’t expecting to have the winning run. Sometimes, it just goes like that”
Liam Rivera, 2025 Fieberbrunn Pro Snowboard Men Winner
All Eyes on the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda: Three Titles Still Up for Grabs
The Fieberbrunn Pro delivered high-stakes drama, with riders battling not only technical terrain and unpredictable snow but also the Cut line that determined their FWT fate. Some rose to the occasion, securing their spot in the FWT Finals, while others saw their season come to an end.
Now, the stage is set for the grand finale—the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda, where the world’s best freeriders will take on the legendary Bec des Rosses. With three Freeride World Tour titles still to be crowned, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Only the best remain, and they’ll leave it all on the mountain in the fight for freeride’s ultimate prize.
See the official rankings and find out who’s still in the race for the title: www.freerideworldtour.com/rankings
Who will claim the crown? Stay tuned for the final showdown of the 2025 FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance, as the season’s most elite riders prepare for the biggest challenge of all. The weather window is set from March 23rd to 31st—don’t miss a moment of the action on freerideworldtour.com!
About the FWT
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.
About Peak Performance
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.
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