While President Vladimir Putin was skiing on the opposite mountain,the elite of the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding put on a great show at the second contest of the Freeride World Tour, Nissan Russian Adventure, today in Krasnaya Polyana / Sochi, the Russian host resort of the Winter Olympics 2014. The 43 participating riders proved their skill in a steep and committing first face in exceptionally beautiful scenery, and further freestyling the second section with front-, backflips and other creative riding. +

The riders had an amazing day in the fresh powder of Krasnaya Polyana and a great contest. Here are the final results (one run). +

Starting list +

From Mammoth, California straight to Krasnaya Polyana in the West Caucasus in Russia. What a great contrast of cultures, mountains, terrain and atmosphere!... +

The snow conditions are very good right now in Sochi. The riders who are qualified for the russian event arrived from the previous stop in Mammoth (USA).... +

Krasnaya Polyana – the second stop of Freeride World Tour – celebrates the soon arrival of the Nissan Russian Adventure contest with massive... +

Krasnaya Polyana (Red Meadow) is more than ready to welcome guests and riders for the Nissan Russian Adventure. Krasnaya Polyana is the name of the village... +