FWQ FAQ: Low-Income edition!

eheathI hate to be a downer, but I doubt any FWT and FWQ events will happen, I've already heard from many different people that there is a very good chance there are no FIS/World cup events this year, I would imagine if those events dont happen, that FWT won't either. But, who knows, maybe something will change.

r00kieSurprised to hear that. If any ski event could happen in the age of social distancing it would seem FWT would be the one.

BiffbarfIt's less the activity and more the struggles that would come with international travels I would assume

BiffbarfIt's less the activity and more the struggles that would come with international travels I would assume

eheathNailed it, maybe they'll have US and EU only events or something to fill the void and maybe they can have some NA FWQ events because its just people in NA, who knows.

[hank]Howdy.



I'm planning/hoping to make a little comp circuit out of the Freeride World Qualifier (North American region) events this year (If they actually hold them...who knows these days). In doing some past research, I've come to the conclusion that this shit is expensive! I have some questions for folks who have competed before:

1. Does anyone have a general estimate on how much you generally pay per competition? Like just an estimated cost from your experience for the whole trip.

2. I can't seem to find any history on the lift ticket deals that have existed in the past, so I'm wondering if anyone has prior experience and can give me a ballpark estimate of the discount lift ticket prices.

3. Does anyone know if there are scholarships, income-based discounts, or any kind of affordability stuff that FWQ/IFSA/other event partners offer up for adults?

I also hope that if other folks have questions about FWQ comps, they share them here!

eheathI hate to be a downer, but I doubt any FWT and FWQ events will happen, I've already heard from many different people that there is a very good chance there are no FIS/World cup events this year, I would imagine if those events dont happen, that FWT won't either. But, who knows, maybe something will change.

[hank]So FWT is a go, but it's been a month without word on FWQ :(

[hank]So FWT is a go, but it's been a month without word on FWQ :(

DeebieSkeebieshttps://www.freeskiers.org/covid-19.html if you haven't checked it out already. it was updated back in September but id expect something more updated to come out in the near future just before resorts open. Sorta playing things by ear lol cuz the event calendar has not been updated.

I coach for a program/work with athletes who do IFSA Junior circuits and as of now, it does sound like there will be competitions for both Juniors and Adults but its really a matter of what resorts will allow it and when I feel like.


But I like your idea though. I feel as if there is a clear route for the kids to compete but kinda gets a little difficult to understand as adults and yeah, you do end up paying more. But, if you are an IFSA member, they do provide some discounts in terms of lift tickets and other things at least for coaches but i think thats just on comp days, not just straight up or anything like that. The IFSA handbook said (?) something along those lines when i was studying it like 2 weeks ago but idk, feel free to skim through it https://www.freeskiers.org/about/handbook-guidelines.html

**This post was edited on Oct 28th 2020 at 10:39:18pm

[hank]Howdy.



I'm planning/hoping to make a little comp circuit out of the Freeride World Qualifier (North American region) events this year (If they actually hold them...who knows these days). In doing some past research, I've come to the conclusion that this shit is expensive! I have some questions for folks who have competed before:

1. Does anyone have a general estimate on how much you generally pay per competition? Like just an estimated cost from your experience for the whole trip.

2. I can't seem to find any history on the lift ticket deals that have existed in the past, so I'm wondering if anyone has prior experience and can give me a ballpark estimate of the discount lift ticket prices.

3. Does anyone know if there are scholarships, income-based discounts, or any kind of affordability stuff that FWQ/IFSA/other event partners offer up for adults?

I also hope that if other folks have questions about FWQ comps, they share them here!

5Avalanche1. 2* ~$150US and 4* ~$250US. Per comp usually end up spending ~$1000 with gas, lift ticket, accom, entry fee if I’m being stingy.

2. Most are 50% but I have seen only 20% before.

3. Absolutely nothing for adults. Even from sponsors it’s hard to get money unless you’re FWT. Someone mentioned hotel discounts with events but it’s never the cheap hotel it’s usually a fairly nice one so even with discount you can generally stay somewhere cheaper if you split a room with friends.


IFSA can’t release info yet because 1) they need to know which resorts will hold events 2) the border is closed indefinitely and probably several other logistical nightmare reasons

[hank]>:(

Thanks for breaking this down tho, super informative

DeebieSkeebiesi do think a local adult series, something with a real laid-back atmosphere would be cool.

SkibumsmithOh you mean like the subaru freeride series?

DeebieSkeebiesyeah was that like an open-style event where anybody could sign up sponsored and unsponsored skiers alike? cuz that was a cool event at snowbird once upon a time

SkibumsmithOh you mean like the subaru freeride series?

cheesevisionThe best part about FWQ is shitpacking 20 people into a small air bnb, getting shithoused and skiing with your friends, just do that anyways regardless of cancellations and you will have very nice time