This is a pre-competition update for FWT26 Val Thorens Pro Event. A new comp face has been chosen, a former champion, Leo Slemmet returns as an event wildcard, we have an injury update and Mark interviews, Max Hitzig and Valle Rainer, Jack Kolesch and Wynter McBride. We also get a quick visit from Michaela Davis Meehan.

01:41 - Intro / Comp Face Update

04:11 - Injury Updates

04:45 - Michaela Davis Meehan Pops in

06:55 - Jack Kolesch

10:16 - Wynter McBride

25:48 - Valle Rainer & Max Hitzig

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This is the full RECAP of the FWT26 Baqueira Beret Pro by Movistar. Starting the season in Spain, the riders dropped into Baciver Face after an alternate venue last season. This year the rookies made a huge statement on the day with several podium finishes, proving exactly why they belong!

00:00 - Intro

4:30- Backslap Fan Emails

19:20 - SNOWBOARD WOMEN

29:19 - SNOWBOARD MEN

40:10 - HEAD's Up Moment

45:20 - SKI WOMEN

59:14- SKI MEN

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About the Hosts:

Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans.

Follow on Instagram

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@red_mark

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Get to know the FWT 2026 Athletes as we introduce you to this season's Rookies and Wildcards.

We're joined by Rookie, Lochlan Harvey who gives us some insider info on some of the new riders, where they're from and who to keep an eye on during this season's action!

Watch This Episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/EG6BPyaB5FY

The Freeride Guide is Supported By:

Surefoot Custom Ski Boots

HEAD -Tyrolia KORE Collection

Send us an email to the BACKSLAP INBOX - Tell us what your hot take is and we might read it on the show. backslap@freerideguide.com

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About the Hosts:

Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans.

Follow on Instagram

@freeride_guide

@red_mark

@dfoose