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X OVER RIDE 2026
Recap of the Freeride World Tour Challenger at Kitzsteinhorn
March 13, 2026 – Three Austrians on the podium at the 20th anniversary edition of the legendary X OVER RIDE at Kitzsteinhorn
After the first two FWT Challenger competitions in Silvretta Montafon and Nendaz, the season entered a decisive phase at Kitzsteinhorn. The situation going into the contest was more exciting than it had been in a long time: the rankings in several categories were incredibly tight, and every run could reshuffle the deck in the battle for those coveted promotion spots.
LUCKY DAY
The organizing team took advantage of a stable weather window and chose Friday the 13th as competition day. A perfect sunny day, compact snow conditions on the competition face, and a fired-up crew of riders delivered a top-level contest.
FACE
The third FWT Challenger event of the 2026 season took place on the Lakarschneid face (2,260 m) at Kitzsteinhorn. The venue offered steep pitches of up to 40° and 310 meters of vertical drop, giving riders plenty of room to pick creative lines. Playful natural terrain features across the entire face allowed athletes to show both technical precision and freestyle style.
SKI WOMEN
Mia McNab (FRA) claimed the win with an outstanding performance. With the biggest airs in her category, she pulled away from the field and scored 88.67 points. Her high-energy run earned her a second straight podium after taking third in Nendaz.
Ulla Gilot (AUT) followed in second with 85.00 points, delivering a strong run defined by control at high speed. She linked multiple features seamlessly throughout the descent and showcased a smooth, technical line.
Maria Castellví Bono (ESP) secured third with 81.33 points. Smart line choice took her onto a feature-packed ridge, where she combined multiple features and tricks to lock in a Top 3 finish.
SKI MEN
Austria's Simon Zwischenbrugger won again, reinforcing his lead in the overall Challenger standings this season. He blended speed with technical precision and took the Ski Men win with 95.67 points. Er kombinierte Geschwindigkeit und technische Präzision und sicherte sich mit 95,67 Punkten den Sieg in der Kategorie Ski Men.
Noah Peizerat (FRA) placed second with 93.00 points. Right out of the start gate, he stomped a confident backflip and set the tone early. Building on that momentum, he brought strong freestyle skills to multiple terrain features and earned a well-deserved podium spot.
Valentin Rainer (AUT) finished third with 92.00 points in his first Challenger appearance of the season. Calm and technically clean, he put down a convincing run: alongside his signature 360s, he also landed a clean backflip to secure his place on the podium.
SNOWBOARD WOMEN
Tiphanie Perrotin (FRA) won with 85.33 points, celebrating her second straight victory and her third podium of the season. She once again proved her consistency and dominance in the category.
Lou Ruiz (FRA) took a contrasting line, showed confidence and creativity, and earned second with 78.33 points.
Briony Johnson (AUS) placed third with 70.00 points. With a smooth line, clean drops, and plenty of style, she showcased her freestyle experience.
SNOWBOARD MEN
Kealan Venning (IRL)took the Snowboard Men win with a confident, cleanly executed line. He stomped a backflip and made the most of the playful natural features. With 92.00 points, he claimed first place.
Timm Schröder (GER) earned his second straight podium after winning in Nendaz. Strong technique, multiple 360s, and solid airs added up to 90.00 points.
Nicolas Huber (SUI) rounded out the podium as the final rider to drop. With a clean, controlled run and plenty of style, he scored 82.00 points.
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