The OPEN FACES 4* Freeride Contest held in Gurgl is part of the OPEN FACES Freeride Series which, in turn, belongs to the Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) Tour. Participants in the 4* event in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl - a contest in the highest category of the Qualifier Tour - can score a lot of points if they win. These FWQ points are important for taking part in the unrivaled Freeride World Tour. Only the best riders in the world are allowed to compete in this "premier class" on the powder stashes and fight for the coveted World Champion Title. The qualification is scheduled via the FWQ Tour with contests in two regions - in Europe and overseas.