Kobi Freeride Qualifier 2026: The Winners

07.10.2026

Gudauri Freeride Week 2026 ended with the Kobi Freeride Qualifier 2*, an event of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier series, on 14–15 March 2026. Skiers and snowboarders competed for international ranking points.

The riders took on the Bidara face above Kobi: the start at 3,150 m, 350 m of vertical drop and slopes of 29–36 degrees.

The winners:

Ski Men — Luka Chopika
Ski Women — Mariam Margiani
Snowboard Men — Krzysztof Orwaldi
Snowboard Women — Jianjie Wang

Gudauri is especially known for its off-piste and freeride skiing, with many open high-alpine areas.

Source: Freeride World Tour, event page «2026 Gudauri Freeride Week Qualifier».

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