FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance 2026 roster revealed

Intense season ahead as the 2025 FWT champions return to defend their crowns. The FWT confirms the official athlete roster for the 2026 season, featuring a strong mix of returning title holders, experienced competitors and new talent.

● 19 qualified riders, including 18 rookies, join the ranks of the FWT 2026
● Four returning FWT champions set to defend their titles
● Riders’ top 3 results from the 4 stops will determine who qualifies for the two FWT Finals
● Season Wildcards yet to be revealed

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance is
thrilled to reveal its 2026 athlete roster, featuring a dynamic mix of renowned freeride icons and
promising rising stars. Among the lineup are 19 qualified riders, including 18 rookies, who earned their
place after a demanding season on the FWT Challenger, showcasing remarkable consistency
throughout the qualification process. This experience will serve them well as they step onto the Tour,
and it would come as no surprise to see a few rookies make their mark. Last season already proved
that newcomers have what it takes to challenge the favorites.

Meanwhile, the returning FWT 2025 athletes will need to draw on their experience to withstand the
ambition of these new challengers and the four returning FWT champions. Experience will indeed be
key this season, as the qualification format for the two FWT Finals will include only four events to earn
a spot, leaving very little room for error. In this high-stakes environment, terrain knowledge could make
all the difference.

Snowboard Men: Victor de Le Rue goes for five

Four-time FWT Champion Victor de Le Rue (FRA) returns with a chance to make history, aiming to
become the first athlete ever to claim a fifth FWT title. But as last season proved, the road to the crown
is long, demanding, and full of challengers ready to seize their moment. Cody Bramwell (GBR) and
Liam Rivera (SUI), both podium finishers in 2025, concluded the season on a high note and are now
aiming for their first FWT title. Adding even more depth to the roster, Jonathan Penfield (CAN)
embarks on his ninth FWT season, bringing with him invaluable experience.
Meanwhile, four riders have earned their place among the elite, stepping into a fiercely competitive
roster determined to shake up the rankings. Among them is Warren Doyle (USA), who made his first
appearance on the FWT in 2024 and returns this season determined to make the Cut this time.

Snowboard Men – Qualified riders:
Victor de Le Rue (FRA) – Reigning FWT Champion
Cody Bramwell (GBR)
Liam Rivera (SUI)
Enzo Nilo (FRA)
Jonathan Penfield (CAN)
Holden Samuels (USA)
Michael Mawn (USA)
Sacha Balicco (FRA) – Rookie
César Barin (FRA) – Rookie
Warren Doyle (USA)
Shayne Blue Sandblom (USA) – Rookie

Snowboard Women:

Noémie Equy returns after breakout season
Noémie Equy (FRA) returns after a dominant 2025 season, with one clear goal in mind: a win at Val
Thorens Pro, the only stop missing from her collection besides Alaska. After her commanding
performances last season, riders will need to get creative if they hope to steal a victory from her this
time. However, the rookie roster looks ready for the challenge. Talents such as Sarah Bacher (AUT),
Natalie Allport (CAN), and Mia Jones (USA) bring a high level of riding and fresh motivation to the
lineup. And who’s to say one of them couldn’t replicate Equy’s breakout success in their own rookie
season?

Snowboard Women – Qualified riders:

Noémie Equy (FRA) – Reigning FWT Champion
Michaela Davis-Meehan (AUS)
Núria Castán Barón (SPA)
Anna Martinez (FRA)
Sarah Bacher (AUT) – Rookie
Natalie Allport (CAN) – Rookie
Mia Jones (USA) – Rookie

The 2026 Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance promises to deliver another unforgettable
season. As the world’s best freeriders take on legendary venues like Alaska and Verbier in the Finals,
fans can expect intense battles, and groundbreaking performances from start to finish. And the story
isn’t complete yet: the season wildcards are still to be announced, set to add even more intrigue, and
rivalry to an already electrifying lineup. One thing is certain: the road to the 2026 FWT crown will be as
unpredictable as it is spectacular.

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