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Ben Richards
Ben is one of New Zealand's most exciting freeride skiers, known for his smooth, powerful style and fearless approach to some of the world's most challenging terrain. In 2026, he was crowned both the Freeride World Tour overall champion and the FIS Freeride World Champion.
Originally a competitive ski racer, Ben brings precision, control and speed to his lines, combined with a natural creativity that keeps his skiing fluid and expressive. As an Ambassador for So They Can, he is committed to supporting education and opportunity for children in Kenya and Tanzania, helping the next generation reach their full potential.
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So They Can is accredited by the Australian department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing the Australian government’s development program. So They Can receives support through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
So They Can is a registered charity in Australia (ABN 91 138 063 475), New Zealand (CC # 45673), a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in the USA (EIN 47-1079440), and a UK charity with the Registered Charity Number 1213084.