ELISABETH AND ANDREW ON THE PODIUM

The Freeride World Tour took to Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, this weekend for the second stage of the competition. Faction riders Andrew Pollard and reigning world champion, Elisabeth Gerritzen triumphed over the tricky spring snow conditions and a highly competitive field to take podium positions.
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ELISABETH AND ANDREW ON THE PODIUM

    Andrew Pollard

    Elisabeth Gerritzen

    The Freeride World Tour took to Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, this weekend for the second stage of the competition.

    Faction riders Andrew Pollard and reigning world champion, Elisabeth Gerritzen triumphed over the tricky spring snow conditions and a highly competitive field to take podium positions. Elisabeth took 2nd place in the women’s competition, lacing together a fast and technical run; and Andrew came 3rd in the men’s field with a run filled with big airs and two 360’s.


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