Zuza Witych
Biography
Zuza Witych didn’t grow up in the mountains. She started skiing at 17 in a flat city in central Poland, learning in the snowpark before gradually moving into freeride. Freestyle gave her confidence in the air and a creative foundation that still shapes her lines today. In 2026, she became FIS Freeride World Champion, rising to the very top of the sport on her own timeline. Known for composed, powerful runs under pressure, Zuza proves that a late start doesn’t define your ceiling. It’s what you build, and how you build it, that counts.
“The level of women’s freeriding keeps improving every year, and being part of that progression is incredibly motivating - even though the risk and pressure grow with it.”– Zuza Witych
Key highlights
Freeride World Tour
Crowned 2026 World Champion at the highest level of freeride competition
World Tour Breakthrough
First Polish rider to step onto the Freeride World Tour stage
Iconic Verbier Win
Took first place in Verbier 2024 with one of the highest scoring runs in women’s freeride
Award Winning Film
Released Zuza: Far From The Peaks, winner of Best Sports Movie in Poland
5 Quick questions with Zuza
How do you approach a competition run
Calm, clear and fully committed to my line
What kind of ski days do you enjoy most?
The hard ones. When the mountain makes you earn it
What keeps you inspired?
Seeing how much women's freeriding keeps progressing
Favourite place to ski?
Verbier, Switzerland
What matters most to you on snow?
Trusting my decisions
“I like days when the conditions are so difficult most people give up. I enjoy proving to myself that I can handle it.”– Zuza Witych
