No Fall Zone - The Freeride Podcast Freeride World Tour

Elisabeth Gerritzen is the first guest on No Fall Zone - the freeride podcast. In this episode, she talks about her retirement in October 2023, looking back on an incredible career, her World Championship title in 2021, and her fall in Fieberbrunn 2023 where she was afraid of dying for the first time in her career. She also reflects on women's rights in the freeride industry and delves into her relationship with Verbier and the Bec des Rosses.
Follow Elisabeth and learn more about her career here. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops.
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Lily is the guest on this episode of the No Fall Zone Podcast.
Here she talks about her return to the Tour after last year's knee injury and her new film "People like Us" by Ryan Colins.
She also talks about why she feels comfortable on skis, emphasizing that skiing is a non-gender activity. She also talks about how participating in freeride racing has helped her recover from anxiety and mental health issues. As a Californian, Lily reflects on the legacy of her ski resort, Palisade Tahoe, surrounded by many famous skiers. She shares her goals for the upcoming FWT season and opens up about her dual lives as a student at one of the most prestigious universities and as a skier, existing in two different worlds with distinct communities.
Follow Lily and learn more about her career here. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops.
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Jackie Paaso is the guest on this episode of the No Fall Zone podcast.
Jackie, a FWT rider with 11 years of experience on Tour recently caught the attention of the skiing community with her film "Here, Hold My Kid"
In this episode, Jackie talks about her amazing ski career, starting from her early days in mogul skiing to becoming a Freeride legend by accident. She also shares her experiences during tough times, including two instances when things got really hard, and highlights the effort she put into her recovery and comeback. Plus, she emphasizes the important role that freeride competitions played in this whole process.
Now living in Åre, Sweden, with her son and husband, former FWT champion Reine Barkered, Jackie talks about the behind-the-scenes of her latest movie "Here, Hold My Kid," which caused quite a sensation last fall at the time of release.
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The 2023 Freeride World Champion Katie Anderson is the guest on this new episode of the No Fall Zone podcast.
Katie is a Canadian snowboarder from British Columbia whose passion for riding has shaped her entire life. She has experienced everything from boardercross races to the snowboardcross World Cup circuit, before transitioning to freeride competitions.
In this episode, Katie discusses how snowboarding has transformed her life. She shares about the challenging times following her injuries, her experience on the Freeride World Tour, and her mission of pushing the Sport further in her category.
After missing the 2024 season due to injury, Katie had the opportunity to reflect on her career. Listen to this episode to learn about her insights.
Follow Katie and learn more about her story. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops.
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For our fifth episode of the No Fall Zone podcast, we're thrilled to feature Justine Dufour-Lapointe, an Olympic medalist and a FWT World champion with an incredible journey in skiing.
Join us as we delve into Justine's remarkable story, from her early days skiing with her sisters, who also competed alongside her at the Olympics, to her groundbreaking victory as a rookie on the FWT. Discover the driving force behind Justine's passion for skiing as she opens up about the challenges she's faced, both on and off the slopes.
Learn about Justine's entrepreneurial endeavors with her sisters, her transition from mogul skiing to freeride, and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. Gain insight into the differences between Olympic competition and the FWT, and hear Justine's thoughts on the future of women in skiing and gender equality in sports.
Don't miss this engaging episode as Justine Dufour-Lapointe shares her inspiring journey and vision for the future of skiing.
Follow Justine and learn more about her story. Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT YouTube channel, and subscribe to the FWT newsletter to keep pace with the latest news as it drops.
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Freeride World Tour Podcast. Hosted by: Mark Warner and Derek Foose
We are covering the big news: The FWT has been aquired by FIS.  FWT Founder and CEO, Nicolas Hale Woods, joins the show to tell us how it happened and what that means for the tour moving forward.
We review the highlights and important moments of the 2022 season,  we clarify the new titles and structure of the FWT Pyramid and hype up the new season!
Enjoy!
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