The FIS Freeride World Tour is the premier global circuit for freeride snowboarding and skiing, where the world's best athletes compete on legendary, challenging alpine faces at renowned ski resorts worldwide.
Welcome to No Fall Zone, the podcast that takes you inside the minds of Freeride World Tour athletes, past and present, who have shaped the sport and left an enduring mark. Hosted by Dave Mailman, the voice of the FWT from the very start, we lift the curtain and give you a true glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary athletes. Tune in to discover the stories, challenges, and passions that define freeriding's top riders and learn how they continuously push the boundaries of the sport.
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No Fall Zone Season 2, Episode 8 - Travis Rice
For the last episode of this season of the No Fall Zone podcast, we are honored to feature Travis Rice, an icon in snowboarding, filmmaking, and innovation in action sports. Travis has carved out a legacy as one of the greatest snowboarders of all time, with groundbreaking achievements both on and off the slopes.
In this episode, Travis takes us through his incredible career, from his early days as an 18-year-old phenom at the 2001 Snowboarder Magazine's Superpark competition to his iconic roles in redefining the sport. Highlights include his game-changing victories at the X Games and Arctic Challenge and his revolutionary Natural Selection events, where he brought freestyle to backcountry snowboarding. He also reflects on his 2019 Freeride World Tour debut in Hakuba, where he won the event as a wildcard, executing one of the most technical runs in the Tour's history.
Travis discusses his philosophy behind the Natural Selection and how the platform has evolved into four distinct competition formats across snowboarding, skiing, surfing, and mountain biking. He also reveals insights into his acclaimed films, including The Art of Flight and The Fourth Phase, and how his ventures continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in snowboarding.
From reshaping the sport with his unique approach to exploring the future of action sports with multi-sport events, Travis's journey is an inspiring testament to creativity, ambition, and relentless innovation.
Don’t miss an episode by following the FWT social media channels, and stay connected with Travis by following him on Instagram to follow his journey and latest highlights.
This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Freeskier and Downdays (https://www.downdays.eu/).
13 Dec 2024
Jérémie Heitz
Jérémie Heitz, a Swiss freerider and Freeride World Tour veteran, shares his unique approach to steep skiing, combining precision, speed, and audacity to tackle the Alps' most intimidating faces.
11 Dec 2024
Victor de Le Rue
Victor de Le Rue shares his journey from freestyle to freeride skiing, reflecting on his world titles, iconic films, and the challenges of balancing competition with creativity.
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