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Hot off the heels of the successes of the previous 2 years, the 3rd edition of the International event « La Clusaz Radikal Mountain » is returning to La Clusaz in January 2013. The event opens the season for the Freeride World Tour (FWT), an importance race as the first stage in the Freeride World Qualifier **** (of which there are less than twenty), as it gives participants an opportunity to gain entry into the main competition. It is the occasion for La Clusaz to open up the different faces of its snow covered massifs to the world’s best riders.
Transcript of La Clusaz Radikal Mountain press pack 2013
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12-13 january 2013freeride world QUALIFIER****
Fresh from the success of its previous year which saw almost 200 racers from over 17 nations flock to its starting line, La Clusaz is set to host the international La Clusaz Radikal Mountain event for the third time, between the 12th and 13th of January 2013.
The stage of the Freeride World Qualifier (4 stars) is considered a major event as it marks the beginning of the ski freeride season in Europa and gives participants an opportunity to qualify for the main competition, the Freeride World Tour.
La Clusaz, which has become one of the French Alps major off -piste ski areas, opens up its snow-covered massifs to the best riders in the world for the event.
Let’s Ride !
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KEY STATS•3rd edition •Freeride World Qualifier event included 4 stars and 2 stars level
competitions•One week dedicated to freeride•17 nations •400 riders•100% pleasure !
A FREERIDE WEEKFor this third edition, La Clusaz is offering two FWQ** competition days to non-professional riders, which will take place (weather conditions permitting) on the 9th and 10th of January 2013. The test are open to everyone, and allow the best riders qualify for the Radikal Mountain on Saturday 12th January 2013.
La Clusaz - winter experienceThanks to its unspoilt natural setting, La Clusaz, situated in the North Alps, boasts an exceptional ski area which lets skiers enjoy all kinds of snowsports experiences right up until the end of April. At the foot of the Aravis chain, the innovative resort of La Clusaz has maintained all the charm and energy of an alpine village, nestling in the mountains and blending into its unique surroundings. A range of activities and shops are available all year round here. For a guaranteed great evening out, night-owls can enjoy the numerous atmospheres and ambiances o ered by the resort’s bars, pubs, restaurants and discos.Every winter, the resort creates a magical world. Thanks to its jam-packed events programme, La Clusaz has acquired the knowhow and experience to organise major sporting events.
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ProgramWEDNESDAY 9th JANUARY
FWQ - 2 stars level
THURSDAY 10th JANUARYFWQ - 2 stars level
SATURDAY 12th JANUARYFWQ - 4 stars level : Qualification
SUNDAY 13TH JANUARYFWQ - 4 stars level : Final
Few words...• JUDGEMENT
During the “La Clusaz Radikal Mountain” event, more than 400 participants, male and female, skiers and snowboarders, will launch themselves down one of La Clusaz’s offpiste mountainsides. The pre-selected competitors will compete in a single downhill run with a number of possible trajectories. The certified judges will mark the best run according to the following criteria: uidity, risk-taking, choice of line.
• DURATIONThe qualifying stage and the final for FWQ**** will take place over two days. As weather conditions in the mountains are fairly unpredictable, the organisers reserve the option of putting the competition back until the 17th of January in order to enjoy optimum conditions.
• PRIZE-MONEYAfter the competition FWQ****, prize money will be awarded to the winners of the following categories: best male skier, best female skier, best male snowboarder, best female snowboarder.Winners of FWQ** win a ticket for the saturday’s qualification.
• PARTNER VILLAGEThe heart of La Clusaz welcomes the event Village. The Radikal Mountain partners will provide entertainment throughout the day and offer a range of activities and entertainment on their stands (equipment tests, product exhibitions…).
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR is a private company which ran the fi rst off -piste (or freeride skiing) world championship and which has become the leading authority in the discipline over the years.The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is divided into 2 categories:
• FREERIDE WORLD QUALIFIER comprises 18 stages around the world, each categorisedby their diffi culty level (and rated between one and four stars), allowing participantsto earn points so they can take part in the next year’s Freeride World Tour.
• FREERIDE WORLD TOUR is a bone-crushingly tough championship where the world’sbest freeriders* come to compete in 6 international stages.
AURELIE FORGEPress Relation Société de Gestion des Activités Touristiques de La ClusazTel. : +33 (0)4 50 32 65 02 +33 (0)6 71 87 01 86Mail : [email protected]
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