The last stop of the Europe-Asia-Oceania region Challenger circuit—where FWT hopefuls earn points to qualify for the highest level of competition—finished on Friday, March 21, in Obertauern, Austria.

High winds buffeted the competition venue, the Wildseeloder, overnight, impacting the snowpack, according to a press release from the FWT. Event organizers have opted to only run three categories ...

We do, at least—and today's final FWT clash in Verbier, Switzerland, made that question more pertinent than ever. Back slaps and punch front flips were the norm throughout the competition.