Freeride Festival Flims Laax: Panel Talk – The Future of Freeriding

How can we continue freeriding tomorrow in a mountain environment that is changing rapidly?
Climate change, declining snow reliability, increasing pressure on alpine terrain and sensitive ecosystems are raising fundamental questions for freeriding. How much snow will we have in the future? And how will freeride culture evolve in a transforming mountain landscape?

This panel talk explores the intersection of nature, people and freeriding. Experts from freeriding, nature conservation, alpine management and environmental fields discuss what responsible freeriding looks like today and which choices will shape whether and how our sport has a future.

Key topics include wildlife protection and quiet zones, respectful behaviour in sensitive habitats and the question of how much use mountain environments can sustainably handle in the long term. Together, the panel examines where adaptation is necessary, where conscious restraint may be required, and how freeriders themselves can contribute to a more climate-aware future.

Alongside broader perspectives and visions, the talk offers practical, hands-on insights: from mindful route selection and respectful decision-making in the terrain to small but meaningful choices in everyday freeride life. The goal is to take responsibility without losing the flow, freedom and fascination that define freeriding.

The talk is aimed at anyone who cares not only about the next line, but also about the bigger picture — riders, guides, outdoor enthusiasts and all those who want to think about winter sports in a long-term, future-oriented way.

The talk is part of the Freeride Festival Flims Laax. During the first week of March, the destination becomes a meeting point for riders, filmmakers and the freeride community, with contests, workshops, testivals and inspiring encounters — on and off the mountain.

More information can be found on the event website.