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US Halfpipe Ski Team: Tougher Than Ever
9 Jan
Summary
- US men's freeski halfpipe team is exceptionally competitive for 2026 Olympics.
- Nick Goepper and Alex Ferreira have secured two of the four Olympic spots.
- Multiple disciplines feature intense competition for limited Olympic berths.
The U.S. men's freeski halfpipe team is currently the most competitive to make for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with Nick Goepper and Alex Ferreira already securing two of the four available spots. The recent U.S. Grand Prix qualifying session in Aspen highlighted this intense competition, with local talent Nick Geiser and veteran David Wise also advancing. The upcoming finals will determine the remaining qualifiers.
Beyond halfpipe skiing, other disciplines are also showcasing tight races for Olympic berths. In women's snowboard slopestyle, Jamie Anderson qualified for finals, signaling a potential comeback after a brief retirement. Men's snowboard slopestyle qualifiers saw strong performances from Jake Canter and Brock Crouch, alongside Red Gerard.
Finals day promises further excitement across multiple events. The men's freeski slopestyle features six Americans, while women's halfpipe snowboarding has Maddy Schaffrick as the sole American contender. On the men's snowboard halfpipe, Jake Pates, Chase Josey, and Ryan Wachendorfer are vying for Olympic team spots.
