"The first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour occurred yesterday, January 15th, at the Baqueira Beret Pro in Spain, bringing the world's top freeride skiers and snowboarders together to compete for gold. There were a lot of stellar runs throughout the day, ranging from fast to technical and smooth to trick heavy. But no run stood above New Zealand skier Ben Richard 's which fittingly earned him a first place."
"To begin with, Ben's run was fast and smooth, cooking through the steep sections like they're nothing. His background in ski racing shined through, but his talents in the air is what gave him the win. He threw a massive Lincoln Loop, in which you flip sideways, and followed it up with a smooth 360, all without appearing to break a sweat."
On January 15 at Baqueira Beret Pro in Spain, the first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour gathered top freeride skiers and snowboarders to compete. Ben Richard of New Zealand secured first place with a fast, smooth run that navigated steep terrain effortlessly. His ski racing background was evident, and his aerial skills sealed the victory: he executed a massive Lincoln Loop followed by a controlled 360 while maintaining composure. Toby Rafford (United States) finished second and Weitien Ho (Germany) placed third. Multiple strong runs were posted throughout the day and a full replay is available.
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