Multiple Skiers Make History at Swiss Backcountry Freestyle Competition

Last Sunday, spurred by the talents of Astrid Cheylus and Mila De Le Rue, freeskiing took a big step forward during the 2025 Nendaz Backcountry Invitational.The event, held in Nendaz, Switzerland, combines big mountain powder skiing with backcountry freestyle. In plain English—the event organizers selected a rolling off-piste run, peppering it with handcrafted jumps and allowing athletes to show off their freeride and freestyle chops. Whoever can throw down the hardest wins.The day of the