The world’s best freeriders threw down under pressure at the Ordino-Arcalís Andorra stop of the Freeride World Tour. With some clenching their spots for the upcoming FWT Finals in Verbier.

After patiently waiting for conditions to shape up, the competition finally went off on Thursday, March 7th in Andorra.

Marion Haerty (FRA) claimed the Snowboard Women FWT Title after a stellar season of winning performances.  The rest of the categories remain in contention heading into the Grand Finale at Verbier.

Watch the replay from what went down today at in Ordino Arcalís, Andorra above.

Marion Haerty (FRA-1st Place) clinched her second career FWT title with her smooth, committed and fluid style. Her run today began with a big air at the top, fast and fluid riding with another solid air in the middle and a final clean air at the bottom to take the top podium spot for both the day and FWT19. Anna Orlova (RUS-2nd Place) chose a technical entry, which she executed nicely and stomped two airs at the bottom to close out a strong run. Erika Vikander (USA-3rd Place) threw together a good mix of fluid riding, freestyle and a technical line choice at the bottom with a mandatory air-in chute.

“I’m so happy I just won my second world champion title! I chose a last minute run that seemed to fit my style, and it really went well. I had a lot of fun, really good snow. I’m stoked!” — Marion Haerty

Snowboard Women:
1st – Marion Haerty
2nd – Orlov Anna
3rd – Erika Vikander

Blake Hamm (USA-1st Place) brought his strong freestyle game sticking a switch 180 followed by a big 360 at the top of the venue, a floaty and stylish 360 in the middle and a big bottom air to take his first career FWT win. The category’s world title race will now head to Verbier with a second place podium by Victor De Le Rue (FRA-2nd Place), who threw down a solid run mixing a fluid line with strong freestyle, and Davey Baird’s (USA-3rd Place) third place result that he earned with a solid air game, which included huge stomps at the top and bottom.

“Super happy with my first place, the snow and being able to do a couple threes in my line. The venue was definitely speaking my style, lots of features to hit and do spins on. See you in Verbier!” — Blake Hamm

Snowboard Men:
1st Blake Hamm
2nd Victor de Le Rue
3rd – Davey Baird

It all comes down to the Verbier World Extreme. Stay tuned for all the action from the final stop of the FWT later this month.