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🏂 FIS FWT Qualifiers
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🏂 FIS FWT Qualifiers
FWT = Freeride World Tour
FWQ = Freeride World Qualifier
FWQ21:
comeback from covid-19 pandemic season
FWQ22:
introduction of FWT Challenger mid season
FWQ23:
FWQ24:
FWT = Freeride World Tour
FWQ = Freeride World Qualifier
FWQ21:
comeback from covid-19 pandemic season
FWQ22:
introduction of FWT Challenger mid season
FWQ23:
FWQ24:
IFSA & FWT debut a new partnership with the LiveHeats platform to globally unify their membership, event registration & scorekeeping: https://liveheats.com/IFSA
FWT & FIS launch a new website showcasing the path for progression designed & coded with ♥ by superhuit.ch:
The IRS link below confirms how your sponsorship to me, or any, athlete can be tax deductible:
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/advertising-or-qualified-sponsorship-payments
FWT profile:
https://www.freerideworldtour.com/qualifier/riders/amberlynmartin
If needed, I can send you &/or your company an invoice for your records.
Sponsor Me
The IRS link below confirms how your sponsorship to me, or any, athlete can be tax deductible:
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/advertising-or-qualified-sponsorship-payments
FWT profile:
https://www.freerideworldtour.com/qualifier/riders/amberlynmartin
If needed, I can send you &/or your company an invoice for your records.
Sponsor Me:
PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle, USAA, mail…
@amberlynmartin
A current International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association (IFSA) nonprofit membership is required to register for FWT Qualifier events.
An IFSA annual membership is tax deductible & remains at $60/year.
The IFSA runs Region 2, which includes the Americas. Region 1 is Europe, Asia & Oceania. The best from each region, those top ranked by
A current International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association (IFSA) nonprofit membership is required to register for FWT Qualifier events.
An IFSA annual membership is tax deductible & remains at $60/year.
The IFSA runs Region 2, which includes the Americas. Region 1 is Europe, Asia & Oceania. The best from each region, those top ranked by a certain cut off date for point accumulations, compete in an end of season Challenger Series- which includes FWT athletes trying to keep their spot on the tour. The winners of those series get invited to the following season’s Freeride World Tour.
You can enter as many FWQ events as you want in a season, but only your top 3 results go towards your overall ranking.
Events are ranked 1-4 stars. The higher the star, the more the points it’s worth per placing… & the higher the registration fee.
Acceptance order into an event is capped at a percentage of entries & based on your 52 week s
You can enter as many FWQ events as you want in a season, but only your top 3 results go towards your overall ranking.
Events are ranked 1-4 stars. The higher the star, the more the points it’s worth per placing… & the higher the registration fee.
Acceptance order into an event is capped at a percentage of entries & based on your 52 week seeding list ranking or a wild card.
The FWQ25 schedule was released November 1st. This year the Qualifiers start mid January 2025.
For the FWQ24 season I competed in all 4 4*s, all 2 3*s & 1 2* event. These 7 events cost ~$1,300 in registration fees alone. Most of the top athletes did more events, a few others less. While a series sponsorship would be huge, individual events ranged from $100-$250.
*IFSA Freeride World Tour Qualifiers*
2024:
USA: 7th
AMERICAS: 13th
WORLD: 38th
highlights-
Breckenridge 3*: 2nd
Breckenridge 2* CFS: 2nd
2023:
USA: 6th
AMERICAS: 11th
WORLD: 22nd
highlights-
Crested Butte 4*: 2nd
Arapahoe Basin 3*: 5th
1 spot away from the Challenger Series cut
2022:
USA: 38th
AMERICAS: 22nd
highlights-
Taos 2*: 4th
Aspen 2*: 5th
Crested Butt
*IFSA Freeride World Tour Qualifiers*
2024:
USA: 7th
AMERICAS: 13th
WORLD: 38th
highlights-
Breckenridge 3*: 2nd
Breckenridge 2* CFS: 2nd
2023:
USA: 6th
AMERICAS: 11th
WORLD: 22nd
highlights-
Crested Butte 4*: 2nd
Arapahoe Basin 3*: 5th
1 spot away from the Challenger Series cut
2022:
USA: 38th
AMERICAS: 22nd
highlights-
Taos 2*: 4th
Aspen 2*: 5th
Crested Butte 2*: 5th
2021:
USA: 14th
highlights-
Breckenridge 2*: 4th
*Other Events*
05/31/2024:
12th Annual Backcountry BBQ
Mt. Blue Sky, CO: 1st
12/14/2019:
Methodology
Eldora Mountain, CO: 6th
02/23/2019:
7th Annual JLA Banked Slalom
Mammoth Mountain, CA: 10th
Athlete discounted tickets are offered for each event- pricing, & the amount of days offered at that price, varies per resort. Most offer a Friends & Family rate too.
An Epic or Ikon Pass sponsorship would save the need to purchase tickets at most resorts on the schedule, ~$800 for each. However, it can be up to $200 for a single day lift
Athlete discounted tickets are offered for each event- pricing, & the amount of days offered at that price, varies per resort. Most offer a Friends & Family rate too.
An Epic or Ikon Pass sponsorship would save the need to purchase tickets at most resorts on the schedule, ~$800 for each. However, it can be up to $200 for a single day lift ticket so if you go at least 1 week on the pass, it has paid for itself.
I moved to Springfield, Missouri in January of 2024. I learned there are 2 Missouri ski resorts 3-4 hours away. I’m looking forward to checking those out for the 1st time in their short span of being open from Christmas til the beginning of February.
It’s going to be harder than ever keeping my now 8 year snowboarding once a month streak going & competing for the Freeride World Tour from the Midwest, but I’m up for the challenge & need sponsors now more than ever.
For my 1st FWQ season, I was living out of my car, a 1999 Honda CR-V I purchased in January for the 2021 tour. It’s pictured here at my very 1st FWQ comp, the Grand Targhee 2*. The engine blew on my way back to Gunnison from Purgatory Resort’s closing day 5/14/23.
I purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot 7/18/23, which I nicknamed HA-PPY.. Gilmore…
For my 1st FWQ season, I was living out of my car, a 1999 Honda CR-V I purchased in January for the 2021 tour. It’s pictured here at my very 1st FWQ comp, the Grand Targhee 2*. The engine blew on my way back to Gunnison from Purgatory Resort’s closing day 5/14/23.
I purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot 7/18/23, which I nicknamed HA-PPY.. Gilmore… because we both needed sponsors with it having 240k+ miles. HA-PPY’s engine blew in between Breckenridge & Taos competitions this year.
I decided to use the little money I had to put towards a downpayment vs another cheaper vehicle that might not last me as long again. I’m incredibly grateful to join #TeamToyota (not officially sponsored by @ToyotaUSA… yet).
Personal Vehicle:
2010 Toyota Highlander
making monthly payments
regular maintenance
~$60 for a full tank of gas
The 2024 season provided me my 1st time flying for a competition, which was my 1st time ever to Canada for Revelstoke & Kicking Horse 4* stops. While there, I rented & stayed in a minivan through Enterprise.
I was also able to fly to the Snowbird 4* competition where I was fortunate enough to stay with friends.
Both trips were with United
The 2024 season provided me my 1st time flying for a competition, which was my 1st time ever to Canada for Revelstoke & Kicking Horse 4* stops. While there, I rented & stayed in a minivan through Enterprise.
I was also able to fly to the Snowbird 4* competition where I was fortunate enough to stay with friends.
Both trips were with United Airlines & paid via Affirm- an online monthly payment option- I’m still paying them off.
The 2025 season includes the return of these 3 4*s- each has a corresponding 2* also.
Local Airport:
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)
Airlines Available:
Allegiant, American, Delta & United
Amtrak:
https://www.legends1063.fm/news/local-news/springfield-included-in-dallas-new-york-amtrak-study/
I collect points everywhere I go to save for & help with future stays- Hotels.com, Booking.com, Choice, IHG, Marriott, Wyndham, Hyatt, Hilton, Airbnb, Vrbo…
I can also sleep in my 2010 Toyota Highlander. With the seats laid flat, there’s enough room for me- being 5’1”- to sleep comfortably & I’m no stranger to car camping...
*My dream is t
I collect points everywhere I go to save for & help with future stays- Hotels.com, Booking.com, Choice, IHG, Marriott, Wyndham, Hyatt, Hilton, Airbnb, Vrbo…
I can also sleep in my 2010 Toyota Highlander. With the seats laid flat, there’s enough room for me- being 5’1”- to sleep comfortably & I’m no stranger to car camping...
*My dream is to have a RV I can take on tour & work from remotely*
Endless gratitude to the friends & family who have let me stay with them while traveling to train & compete for these events.
snowboard-
2023 Never Summer
Brother In Arms, Infinity 148
received 20% off for being a “military brat”
bindings-
2018/19 Flux FX
won in JLA Banked Slalom raffle
boots-
2020/21 ThirtyTwo TM-3
insoles-
Superfeet fitted by Footloose Sports in Mammoth Lakes
goggles-
2023 Oakley Flight Deck,
Snow Hi Pink lenses
received 20% off for my 9/3 birthday
glove
snowboard-
2023 Never Summer
Brother In Arms, Infinity 148
received 20% off for being a “military brat”
bindings-
2018/19 Flux FX
won in JLA Banked Slalom raffle
boots-
2020/21 ThirtyTwo TM-3
insoles-
Superfeet fitted by Footloose Sports in Mammoth Lakes
goggles-
2023 Oakley Flight Deck,
Snow Hi Pink lenses
received 20% off for my 9/3 birthday
gloves-
2022 DC Snowboarding Women’s Franchise SE Mittens
Color: HICKORY STRIPE
helmet, spine protector, beacon, shovel, probe…
As of 4/25/2024, I am over 1 year without alcohol. Daily, I am trying to drink more water.
Enjoying local dining establishments while traveling is one of the best experiences embracing culture & community, with fellow athletes or complete strangers. Any chance you get to support a local hunter, farmer or forager is special too.
I also don’
As of 4/25/2024, I am over 1 year without alcohol. Daily, I am trying to drink more water.
Enjoying local dining establishments while traveling is one of the best experiences embracing culture & community, with fellow athletes or complete strangers. Any chance you get to support a local hunter, farmer or forager is special too.
I also don’t mind ”roughing it” with my Colman classic camping stove, bringing things from home or supporting local grocers & farmers markets. Brands like Coleman, Yeti, Goal Zero, Honda, Toyota, Yakima & Airstream are dream sponsors.
I try to take a 1-3 mile walk every day & am doing my best to stretch more.
I’m looking forward to taking more advantage of these Ozark hills on my bicycle & skateboard.
Springfield Skatepark, Skateland, a cable park, several golf courses, lakes, rivers & trails are nearby.
My plan for the upcoming season & every season thereafter… more pop,
I try to take a 1-3 mile walk every day & am doing my best to stretch more.
I’m looking forward to taking more advantage of these Ozark hills on my bicycle & skateboard.
Springfield Skatepark, Skateland, a cable park, several golf courses, lakes, rivers & trails are nearby.
My plan for the upcoming season & every season thereafter… more pop, grabs, spins, switch, speed & fun :)
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