This edition crowned the following champions: in women's snowboarding, Xu Hihan (champion), Chen Chaoyue (runner-up), and Yan Shuo (third place); in men's snowboarding, Lu Huiqian (champion), Sun Shaoxuan (runner-up), and Wang Xiaoyuan (third place); in women's skiing, Qi Qige (champion), Wang Qi (runner-up), and Yu Tingting (third place); in men's skiing, Li Xianyi (champion), Bao Xiaoguo (runner-up), and Zhao (third place). Among them, the overall champions in men's and women's categories, as well as in both skiing and snowboarding disciplines, won a trip to TOMAMU Ski Resort in Japan in March this year to experience world-class powder snow, sponsored by The North Face® and Japan’s TOMAMU Ski Resort. Notably, the defending women’s snowboarding champion from the previous year successfully retained her title, becoming the only athlete to win three consecutive championships. Additionally, prize winners received generous awards from renowned ski brands Nordica, Nitro, Smith, as well as performance apparel brand SKINS.
Beyond the exciting competition, the banquet on the evening of the 23rd was also a highlight, featuring performances by a well-known DJ, live demonstrations of TNF’s latest avalanche rescue backpack technology, and more, greatly broadening the horizons of all participating athletes. The showcase of TNF’s latest autumn/winter skiwear for 2013 further whetted everyone’s appetite, with many expressing their determination to train harder for even better performances in next year’s event.
The North Face has shared an unforgettable winter season with Chinese skiing enthusiasts. Let’s look forward to the next 2013 The North Face® China Extreme Freeride Challenge together.