Alex Ferreira
Alex Ferreira is perpetually stoked & for good reason: The 26-year-old from Aspen, Colorado, is at the top of his game. Over the last few years, he’s claimed more than one X Games gold medal and an Olympic silver medal in halfpipe skiing, procuring some of the cleanest, most high-amplitude runs in the history of the sport. He’s also conjured a sponsorship from Columbia and is a mainstay on the U.S. Ski Team freestyle roster, leading the team’s efforts in the daunting halfpipe.
In 2020, a year full of more downs than ups, even skiing’s best athletes were forced to take time away from the ski hill. While Ferreira quarantined at home in Aspen, he continued to keep his focus sharp and his attitude positive. To better understand how to maintain an unwavering mindset in an uncertain situation and to hear how this year has really affected him, FREESKIER spoke to Ferreira over the phone. Keep reading for the full conversation that touches on filming in the backcountry, his hilarious, upcoming project “Hot Doggin’ Hans,” mental health and high-octane training.
