Feiberbrunn, Austria – February 13, 2010 – As the female Freeride World Tour riders did not take part in the Nissan Russian Adventure by Swatch, their second FWT contest took place today in Fieberbrunn, Austria. A Freeride World Qualifier for men, but counting as FWT event for female FWT riders. Freeride World Champion Ane Enderud (NOR) was back in competition after she cancelled the first FWT competition in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for back problems. Yet again she showed great skill and won the women’s ski discipline. German Aline Bock took victory in the snowboard category with a very solid run, putting her on top of the leaderboard of the Freeride World Ranking.

Official FWT Women's Results from the Scott Big Mountian Fieberbrunn

            Women Ski

            1- Ane Enderud NOR
            2- Janette Hargin SWE
            3- Lorraine Huber AUT

            Women Snowboard
                                    
            1- Aline Bock GER
            2- Liz Kristoferitsch AUT
            3- Vivian Aasen NOR

With a great welcoming of the Tyrolean resort, the Scott Big Mountain Fieberbrunn, was a success, showing some world class skiing and snowboarding down the north east facing “Wildseeloder" face. A varied face with one very steep and technical side and one side with more open spaces for fast and playful riding.

Women Riders

With top riders Ane Enderud (NOR) and Elyse Saugstad (USA), back in the game, the competition was exciting among the 14 female skiers, fighting for the total prize money of USD 12’ 000 (8 000 €) for female riders. Enderud got it all right and won crucial points for the Freeride World Ranking, as she did not compete in the Nissan Freeride de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. German snowboarder Aline Bock is securing her lead of the Freeride World Tour with a win today and a third place at the first competition in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

Freeride World Qualifier for the Men Riders

Several Freeride World Tour riders entered the Fieberbrunn World Qualifier competition to score important points for the ranking, in tough competition with many upcoming talents. Local Austrian FWT rider Max Zipser won the men’s snowboard category by taking the most technical line of the day. He went down the face really fast where sections steeper than 50 degrees did not seem to slow him down. FWT rider Matthias Haunholder, also from Austria, won the skiers category in tie with an upcoming rider Samuel Anthamatten

On Ane Enderud’s (NOR) winning line:

“Ane made the most complete run of the female skiers, by skiing really fluid even at the technical part of the face with a good flow all the way down, taking several airs, including sticking a big drop into the main couloir without any hesitation."

On Aline Bock’s (GER) winning line:

“Aline’s line was quite simple but very fast and solid, sticking two jumps. There were no errors!”

On wild card Liz Kristoferitsch (AUT), second:

“She was the surprise of the day, choosing the most technical and difficult part of the face. It was very steep and she rode it really clean.”           

 Women Riders’ Quotes - Scott Big Mountain Fieberbrunn

Ane Enderud (NOR) – winner ski:

“I feel so very, very happy today. I have had huge problems with my back, so I was worried the whole week if I could start and if everything was going to be ok. Now being back again, riding with my friends and even winning is an amazing feeling.”

Janette Hargin (SWE) – second ski:

“I have so many good memories here from my last year’s victory. That was good for my self confidence at the start. Today, everything went out pretty much as I planned it. The conditions were just perfect and I really enjoyed the day. Also I appreciated the fact that the girls were starting first here in Fieberbrunn. That means we could really decide on our lines and did not have to take what was left. I am pretty happy with my second place today. Ane was unbeatable.”

Aline Bock (GER) – winner snowboard:

“Bib nr. 2 was a big advantage today. Snow conditions were just perfect for me. It was also good not to have too much time to get nervous on start. First, I wasn’t happy with my bib number but it turned out so well. It was great fun to be part of the Scott Big Mountain and riding here”      

Next Stop: Nissan Tram Face - Squaw Valley USA

The third FWT stage for both male and female riders will be held in Squaw Valley USA on the infamous Tram Face, February 27th. With two already executed contests the tension will be rising for the grabs of the World Champion title.
      
 The 2010 Freeride World Tour's four stages:

1. NISSAN RUSSIAN ADVENTURE BY SWATCH - SOCHI, RUSSIA Date: Competition postponed to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 4 February 2010

2. NISSAN FREERIDE OF CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC - FRANCE Date: 31 January 2010

3. NISSAN TRAM FACE - SQUAW VALLEY USA – UNITED STATES Date: 27 February 2010

4. NISSAN XTREME BY SWATCH - VERBIER, SWITZERLAND Date: 20 March 2010