Liam Rivera has claimed victory at the YETI Xtreme Verbier,
posting a score of 96 points — the highest ever recorded in Snowboard Men competition on the Bec des Rosses.
The result marks a landmark moment for the Swiss-Mexican rider, who grew up watching the event and came through the Verbier Freeride Team. Rivera, the reigning FIS Freeride World Champion, chose a high-risk line that featured a huge air off the cliffs at the top and a burly backflip in the mid-section. His run drew the loudest reaction of the day from the home crowd. Victor de Le Rue (FRA) finished second on the day with 75 points, a result that proved enough to secure a historic fifth overall FWT title.
“It’s a competition I’ve watched since I was a kid, and winning it feels unreal,” Rivera said. “I’m so happy to have put down my run and deliver a show in front of my family and the Swiss crowd.”
Nidecker Brand Lead Thierry Kunz was stoked to see the win go down live: “What a season for Liam. To already be the reigning FIS World Champion and then go and post the highest score in Verbier history on the Bec des Rosses — it’s a special thing to witness. As a Swiss brand, we could not be more proud.”
Rivera’s result caps an exceptional run of form. As reigning FIS World Champion and now YETI Xtreme Verbier winner, the 26-year-old has established himself as one of the standout freeriders of his generation.
For those wondering… yes he competed in his Nidecker LT Supermatic bindings that earned a spot in this years Whitelines 100.
