Swatch Skiers Cup 2015

The Swatch Skiers Cup returns to Zermatt!


After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015. - See more at: http://freerideworldtour.com/news/swatch-skiers-cup-2015-teaser#sthash.p7opJXj3.dpuf
After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015.

 Team America Captain Seth Morrison (Dom Daher Photo)
 Team Europe Captain Julien Regnier (Dom Daher Photo)

The fifth edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup will be marked by the loss of one of skiings most remarkable and truly inspirational human beings, JP Auclair (CAN), former captain of Team Americas who won the competition last winter. He passed away in an avalanche accident late September together with fellow freeskier Andreas Fransson, in Patagonia. In honor of his person and role in creating a whole new era of skiing at the entrance to this millennium, this edition of the Skiers Cup will be dedicated in memoriam of JP Auclair.




The event is a freeski duel between the two continents, the action is based around backcountry slopestyle and the entertainment in the village is open to everyone, which gives the event a special atmosphere. Snow conditions, shortly before the event takes place, will determine the exact location of the event.


Here is last years final wrap of the skiers cup.

 
So if you are looking for a week of enjoying one of the best ski resorts in the world as well as watching some of the best freestyle skiers in the world then look no further than booking a holiday to Zermatt! Visit www.otp.uk for amazing holiday packages, tailored to suit your needs or www.SwissPasses.com for fantastic discounts on airport transfers, lift passes and ski rental.

After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015. - See more at: http://freerideworldtour.com/news/swatch-skiers-cup-2015-teaser#sthash.p7opJXj3.dpuf
After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015. - See more at: http://freerideworldtour.com/news/swatch-skiers-cup-2015-teaser#sthash.p7opJXj3.dpuf
After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015. - See more at: http://freerideworldtour.com/news/swatch-skiers-cup-2015-teaser#sthash.p7opJXj3.dpuf

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