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The Freeride Guide

RedMark Media
Freeride World Tour
Skiing
Snowboarding
Surefoot
Alaska
Val Thorens
Georgia
Ski Women
Kicking Horse
Natural Selection Ski
Ski Men
Freeride World Championships
Challenger Series
Baqueira Beret
Freeride Skiing
Winter Sports
Fieberbrunn Pro
Natural Selection
Olympics
Andorra

Welcome to The Freeride Guide with your hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose. This is the only podcast where you'll get the in depth analysis, commentary and information you need about the Freeride World Tour and your favourite, ski and snowboard freeride events. The Freeride Guide will feature special guests and athlete interviews and we're getting you, the listeners, involved with our weekly Q&A s... more

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This is the final 2026 Freeride Guide episode of the season! We recap all the news and highlights from a challenging year for the Freeride World Tour. Cancelled events, rookie domination and rulebook controversy are all on tap.

We're also joined by... more

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This is the Full RECAP of the second edition of Natural Selection Ski. NST originally planned on holding the competition on, "Spine Cell", a gnarly, big mountain Alaskan face. Due to weather, and an avalanche, the organization had to do a hard pivot ... more

The 2026 IFSA FWT Region 2 Challengers by Orage were condensed into 5 days, 3 events, 3 venues and 2 towns in British Columbia. Its where the riders who have been competing and building points all year on the qualifier circuit and the FWT riders who ... more

The 2026 YETI Xtreme Verbier was everything we hoped it would be. The final event of the FWT26 season bucked the trend of cancelled events, shortened events and unfortunate weather. The riders were welcomed with sunny, blue skies, cold temps and 50cm... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Anderson
Former World Tour Champion (2023)
Freeride World Tour
Episode: 2026 Season RECAP | Freeride Guide
Tom Peiffer
Former Freeride World Tour athlete
Episode: Natural Selection Ski - RECAP | Freeride Guide 2026
Justine Dufort-LePoint
Ski Men rider brought in for a segment
Freeride World Tour / Mammut
Episode: EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
Katie Burrell
Content creator for Mammut
Mammut
Episode: EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
Rylan Bell
Filmmaker and Freeride rider
Alaska Freeride scene
Episode: EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
Lolo Besse
Commissioner of the Freeride World Tour
Freeride World Tour
Episode: Exclusive Interview | FWT Commissioner Lolo Besse
Wynter McBride
Freeride World Tour athlete and competitor
Freeride World Tour
Episode: UPDATE: FWT26 Injuries / Wildcard / Interviews w/ Max Hitzig Valle Rainer Jack Kolesch Wynter McBride
Max Hitzig
Freeride World Tour champion
Freeride World Tour
Episode: UPDATE: FWT26 Injuries / Wildcard / Interviews w/ Max Hitzig Valle Rainer Jack Kolesch Wynter McBride
Valle Rainer
Freeride World Tour champion
Freeride World Tour
Episode: UPDATE: FWT26 Injuries / Wildcard / Interviews w/ Max Hitzig Valle Rainer Jack Kolesch Wynter McBride

Hosts

Mark Warner
Host of The Freeride Guide; long-running commentator and industry observer.
Derek Foose
Co-host and primary analyst; experienced in freeride event coverage and athlete interviews.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Nice job on the new Pod

    Great to hear athlete commentary and also taking listener questions! I am a new subscriber and will follow the tour action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fargouin
    Canada2 years ago
  • Independent Freeride coverage

    …does this mean we’re a real sport now?!

    Great host energy and chemistry, love the email segment, can’t wait to see what you guys cover other than the FWT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chemi5t
    Canada2 years ago

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Athlete-focused insights with strong host energy and good guest questions.
Energy and chemistry between hosts helps make complex freeride topics accessible.
Great balance of live athlete commentary and listener questions.

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Apple Podcasts
#155
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#174
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#32
Russia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#77
Denmark/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#106
Norway/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#126
Switzerland/Sports/Wilderness

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EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
Q: How did communications on-site influence coverage for the event?
There was effective on-site coordination, including live comments and banter between riders and commentators, with some logistical details like Wi-Fi access at the ridge and the ability to watch runs from different locations.
EVENT RECAP - YETI Alaska Haines Pro | FWT26
Q: What was the reasoning behind the Pro Freeriders Board changing the bib draw?
The Pro Freeriders Board pushed for a ranking-based preference in the bib draw, allowing the top three in each category to choose their drop order, which rewarded consistency and strategic thinking.
Exclusive Interview | FWT Commissioner Lolo Besse
Q: How did you decide to replace Kutai so quickly after canceling Georgia Pro?
The decision came after an unsafe situation was confirmed and a rider meeting established that it was not feasible to restage safely; Florle suggested a suitable venue in Kutai with existing competition history, and the team moved quickly to relocate, rebook flights, and verify fair-water venue requirements within a short weather window, ensuring a fair competition for the top riders while maintaining safety.
PREVIEW to the First FWT World Championship
Q: What are your thoughts on the pressure of competition versus filming?
The strategy is to do something within your wheelhouse to ski really well and proficiently, unlike film skiing where it's easier to experiment.
FWT 2026 Athletes Rookies & Wildcards
Q: Loch, how does it feel to be part of the Freeride World Tour?
It feels incredible. Honestly, kind of surreal. This has been something I've been striving towards for a very long time.

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What is The Freeride Guide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on in-depth analysis, commentary, and insider information about major freeride skiing and snowboarding events, especially the Freeride World Tour. Episodes routinely cover event recaps, cancellations or safety decisions, challenger series developments, athlete interviews, and sponsor news, with a mix of technical play-by-play, backstage logistics, and candid perspectives from organizers and competitors. A notable edge is the hosts' long-running engagement with the sport's governance and competition dynamics, plus a steady stream of guest athletes and industry insiders that provide firsthand viewpoints. Potential listeners who want clear event storytelling, tactical insights for competition strategy, or behind-the-scenes co... more

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Recent guests on The Freeride Guide include:

1. Katie Anderson
2. Tom Peiffer
3. Justine Dufort-LePoint
4. Katie Burrell
5. Rylan Bell
6. Lolo Besse
7. Wynter McBride
8. Max Hitzig

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