Featured Image: Kyle Taylor, Courtesy of IFSA
The energy is building at Whitefish Mountain Resort as junior freeride athletes gear up for the first IFSA Junior 3* competition of the year. With steady snowfall over the past few days, conditions are lining up perfectly for a showcase of technical riding and big-mountain creativity. This event marks a major early-season milestone for junior athletes looking to earn points for the IFSA Junior Freeride Championships.
Qualifiers will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Haskill venue, where riders will battle for a coveted spot in the finals.
On Sunday, you can LIVESTREAM the competition on the iconic East Rim venue for Finals Day, starting at 10:30 am MST. Tune in live right here on FREESKIER.com to see the next generation of freeriders put it all on the line, proving that Whitefish continues to be a choice destination as a freeride training ground.
Watch the Finals Day livestream on 1/11/26
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