Source from www.freerideworldtour.com

Amazing kick off for the Freeride World Tour 2009 in Sochi!
After the first day of competition with fresh snow and sunshine with an enthusiastic crowd, the 56 riders had a day to recuperate as Day 2 was postponed due to warmer temperatures. On Saturday, the temperature has come back down to the seasonal norms, and even with the cloud cover, the riders were able to compete.
On the crest of the top ski lift, after a one-hour walk there were 4 possible starting points (2 accessible with harness only) forming a circle facing the ski lift, the show was particularly spectacular.
SCOTT rider Jess McMillan is the undeniable winner of this competition with her fast and aggressive lines. Elyse Saugstad, another SCOTT skier unfortunately fell when landing an impressive jump; she will get her chance to defend her title of World Champion on her home mountains in Squaw Valley USA.

@Nissan Russian Adventure/J Hadik

SCOTT rider Cyril Neri won the Nissan Russian Adventure. He really studied his options to take the most impressive and smooth lines that played into his style of riding. This victory is undeniably thanks to his rich experience. Eric Themel, leader after the first day, placed 4th and Austrian Daniel Regensburger found himself on place 14.


@Nissan Russian Adventure/J Hadik

SCOTT skiers Seb Michaud placed 4th, Matthias Haunholder 7th and Tato Vasiuk finished as 12th.