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A last-minute change in venue meant that the more well-rounded skiers would have big opportunities to win this year's Verbier Xtreme.

After being canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the stage is set for the 25th edition of the Verbier Xtreme in Switzerland.

Four skiers explore the highest traverse in the Swiss Alps.

Watch Swiss native Yann Rausis shred at Verbier in his new edit, "A Quiet Day Out."

The Swiss Government has decided to close all Swiss ski areas, ending the FWT20 season early.

Freeride World Tour veteran Stefan Häusl explains what matters for judges and viewers at the final event of the season.

The best freeride skiers in the world are set to take on five intense venues.

Welcome to the adventure capital of the Swiss Alps.

In case you need a reason to visit Verbier, Switzerland, we've got 10 of them—ranging from the powder to the cheese to the Swiss chalets. Plus, it's the home of the Verbier XTreme competition, which is taking place this weekend.

As if two Olympic silver medals wasn't enough, ski racer Julia Mancuso has decided to take on the Verbier Xtreme this weekend, the final stop on this year's Freeride World Tour. The venue for the big-mountain competition is the Bec de Rosses, a massive face filled with rocky cliff bands and no-fall zones. Find out why Julia is taking on the challenge.

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