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  • Freeride comps suck the soul out of free skiing. Photo: Britta Winans

    Can Freeride Stay Wild? An Argument Against Chasing Points

    A sport built on freedom can only thrive in its wildness. Without it, it becomes exactly what it was created to escape.

    Apr 15, 2026 | powder.com

    By Britta Winans

  • Nendaz Backcountry Invitational: Watch the live show! Downdays

    Nendaz Backcountry Invitational: Watch the live show!

    Tune in on Sunday, 15 February at 18:00 Central European time to watch the live show from the Nendaz Backcountry Invitational.

    Feb 15, 2026 | downdays.eu

    By Ethan Stone

  • Rafferty Burrowes floats over the Backcountry Invitational course. Treble Cone 2025. Photo by Neil Kerr

    Athletes React To Backcountry Invitational Test Event in New Zealand

    The event is a bit like the Freeride World Tour—if you plopped a few jumps in the middle of the course.

    Sep 4, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

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    Stacked Athlete Roster Announced Ahead of Second Backcountry Invitational Test Event

    The Treble Cone Backcountry Invitational kicks of Wednesday, September 3 with an absolutely stacked athlete roster.

    Sep 2, 2025 | powder.com

    By Izzy Lidsky

  • Ushuaïa Backcountry Invitational 2025 Leandro (Colo) Herrainz/Backcountry Invitational

    First Backcountry Invitational Test Event Described as “Coolest Experience” by Kendall Goodman

    The goal for the Backcountry Invitational team is to create the “perfect day” in the mountains.

    Aug 19, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

  • The Nendaz Backcountry Invitational pairs powder with slopestyle jumps. Photo: Antoine Fournier/Nendaz Backcountry Invitational

    The Nendaz Backcountry Invitational Is Going Global

    The beloved off-piste slopestyle competition has two new stops in the southern hemisphere.

    Aug 15, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

  • Photo: Hugo Schleicher/Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2025

    Multiple Skiers Make History at Swiss Backcountry Freestyle Competition

    By chucking an enormous double backflip, Astrid Cheylus accomplished a world’s first.

    Jan 15, 2025 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood

  • Pro Skier Checks Out "The Most Underrated Ski Event"

    Nendaz Backcountry Invitational should probably be on your radar.

    Jan 31, 2024 | powder.com

    By Ian Greenwood