By: Downdays February 10, 2026

Who killed it hardest in 2025? Cast your vote now in the 2025 European Skier Of The Year contest.

Eight men and eight women have advanced to the ESOTY quarterfinals. It’s head to head from here on out!

Quarterfinals voting is open until midnight Sunday, 15 February. You may vote once in each head-to-head battle.

Men’s Quarterfinals #1: Tormod Frostad vs. Ferdinand Dahl

It’s a Catpiss lover’s dilemma. Torm crushed on and off the contest circuit, while Ferdy fed the culture with Jib League and Capeesh.

Women’s Quarterfinals #1: Jenna Keller vs. Tess Ledeux

A classic freeride vs. freestyle showdown. Jenna won Xtreme Verbier and FWT 2nd overall, while Tess won X Games and crushed on the World Cup.

Men’s Quarterfinals #2: Max Palm vs. Matej Svancer

These two are both unique in their respective spheres. Max dropped Glomska 2 and held a rail jam in London while Matej bagged World Cup podiums and filmed with Faction.

Women’s Quarterfinals #2: Mathilde Gremaud vs. Alaïs Develay

On-circuit dominance meets off-circuit dominance. Mathilde collected World Cup podiums left and right, while Alaïs won the SLVSH Cup, Jib League and Pro Rider of the Week at SuperUnknown.

Men’s Quarterfinals #3: Aapo Myllärinen vs. Daniel Bacher

The Finnish street rider gets his just desserts for amazing skiing in Forrever, while Dani B. did his funky thing for Armada’s Ornada and everywhere else he turned up.

Women’s Quarterfinals #3: Laura Wallner vs. Anni Kärävä

Laura had main character energy in Bucket Clips. Anni styled out on the World Cup and filmed with Forre.

Men’s Quarterfinals #4: Martin Bender vs. Isak Davidsson

Pick your poison: the FWT second place overall, or the winner of Level 1’s SuperUnknown.

Women’s Quarterfinals #4: Kirsty Muir vs. Manon Loschi

Kirsty came back strong with World Cup wins, while Manon served up a personal project, Endorphin, and filmed with MSP.

Thanks for voting! Come back next week to vote in the semifinals.

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