The 2026 TOYO TIRES FWT HAKUBA QUALIFIER 4* will be held in the backcountry area of Happo-One Ski Resort in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture from Monday, January 26th to Thursday, January 29th, 2026. A special viewing program called "HAKUBA EXTREME VIEWING supported by YETI®" will be held, allowing people to experience the excitement of the tournament from up close .
This program was made possible through the full cooperation of YETI®, a premium cooler and accessory brand and global partner of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) . embodies YETI®'s brand philosophy: to ensure riders can safely share their best moments to the very end, even in extreme conditions.
| Event Name | 2026 TOYO TIRES FWT HAKUBA QUALIFIER 4* HAKUBA EXTREME VIEWING supported by YETI® |
| Event Schedule | Monday, January 26, 2026 - Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| venue | Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort Backcountry Area |
| schedule | 05:30 Registration begins (in front of the gondola station building) 06:00 Special gondola departure (complete boarding by 6:30) 06:30 Arrival at the summit station (wait at Happoike Sanso) 07:30 Enter the special viewing area 08:30 Start of the competition (watch from the special viewing area) 12:00 Once the competition ends, you are free to leave |
| Ticket prices | 30,000 yen (tax included) |
| benefit | - 1-day lift ticket - Early morning lift priority - Drinks and food provided - YETI® x FREERIDE WORLD TOUR JAPAN collaboration bottle TRAVEL BOTTLE / 12oz / 355ml - Access to special viewing area |
| Capacity | Limited to 50 people |
This time, a special area where you can enjoy the competition will be set up in a backcountry area that is normally difficult to access. You will be able to watch the excitement of the local atmosphere and the riders' spectacular riding up close. Be sure to experience the moment when the riders challenge their limits in the harsh environment of the snowy mountains by experiencing it on site!
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