FWT Stop 1 Baqueira Beret Results and Highlights
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What a spectacular start to the 2022 FWT season! The world’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders got back together to celebrate the start of a new season, with a new venue and lots of insane riding. Gathering in the Spanish Pyrenees in Baqueira Beret, the riders experienced perfect conditions, a huge crowd and the high energy that we’ve come to expect from the Freeride World Tour.
Starting the day was the Women’s Snowboard category. Tour veteran Erika Vikander (USA) achieved a blazing start to her season, with smooth riding and a sequence of stylish air that allowed her to take the win—her first event victory in her career. Coming in 2nd was Spanish rider Núria Castán Barón (ESP), who was followed in 3rd by Tiphanie Perrotin (FRA).
Men’s Snowboard followed, with Michael Mawn (USA) taking the top spot with multiple tricks spread out across a creative, powerful line. Despite losing his spot on the FWT in 2021, he was able to regain qualification through the Freeride World Qualifier the very same season, with his win today clearly demonstrating his rightful place amongst the world’s best. Camille Armand (FRA) and Cody Bramwell (UK) rounded out the Men’s Snowboard podium.
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In Women’s Ski, Olivia McNeill (CAN) made a stunning comeback to the FWT after suffering an injury in 2021. The young Canadian seamlessly connected two massive airs, showing clean, aggressive technique to convincingly take the victory in her category. In 2nd was veteran Hedvig Wessel (NOR), followed in 3rd third by Zuzanna Witych (POL).
A new name to the FWT showed up with guns blazing. 19-year-old Max Palm (SWE) won Men’s Ski with the first-ever successful double backflip in FWT history. He followed this stunning maneuver with a massive 360 and another huge air, all backed by rock-solid, energetic skiing from top to bottom. Palm was closely followed in second place by local rookie, Abel Moga (ESP) and Craig Murray (NZL), who, despite incredible runs of their own could not match the young Swede’s historic performance. Immediately following the results, Palm (who competed in Spain as a single-event Wildcard) received notification that he was invited to compete on the entire season of the Tour.
