The highlights, the stars, and the vibe that got us stoked
Let's just say it right off the bat: the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, as far as snowboarding is concerned, was a good show. Clutch runs, young guns showing up fearlessly, and legends proving they still got it.
In short, if you love snowboarding, you were well served.
MILAN-CORTINA 2026
The snowboard events at the 2026 Winter Olympics took place in a completely insane setting, between the Italian Alps and modernized infrastructure ready to welcome the athletes.
Slopestyle, Big Air, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Parallel Giant Slalom... all disciplines were present — and honestly, the technical level really stepped up a notch.
We're talking about:
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ultra-clean technical combos in slopestyle
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1620° rotations almost "normal" in big air
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next-level amplitude and fluidity in halfpipe
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photo-finish finals in boardercross
THE STARS WHO SHONE (AND GAVE US CHILLS)
🇨🇦 Canadians on Fire
In snowboard cross, Eliot Grondin fought a fierce battle all the way to the grand final and took home the silver medal — the only Canadian snowboarding medal at Milan-Cortina 2026. Explosive starts, smart lines, daring overtakes: Eliot proved he's among the world's elite and performs when it truly matters.
Even without a podium, Mark McMorris proved he's still one of the clutchest riders on the planet. Mastered style, insane amplitude, and unwavering mental strength — a veteran who continues to inspire an entire generation.
On the women's side, Laurie Blouin delivered a solid, technical, and committed performance. She remains a benchmark in slopestyle, with riding as precise as it is aggressive.
🇺🇸 The New American Wave
The Americans arrived with a hungry new generation.
Chloe Kim, already a halfpipe icon, once again demonstrated why she is one of the best of all time. Perfect flow, ridiculous amplitude, and total confidence earned her the silver medal. It's beautiful to watch her ride.
🌏 The International Rise
Japan continues to dominate technically, especially in freestyle. Young Japanese riders are pushing the limits in rotations and creativity. Clearly, the future of snowboarding also lies there. Japan is the country that won the most medals in snowboarding, with a total of 9, including 4 gold medals. Austria and South Korea ranked not far behind.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MILAN 2026 OLYMPICS
1. The "last trick or nothing" runs
We saw several finals decided on the last jump. Riders who had everything to lose and still pulled off huge tricks to reach the podium. That's the kind of snowboarding we love.
2. Exploding technical level
What was a winning trick in 2018 or 2022 is now a "safe" trick. Double and triple corks are now standard. The sport is evolving fast — really fast.
3. The riders' energy
Despite the Olympic pressure, we felt the respect and vibe among the athletes. High fives, hugs in the finish area, support between competitors. It's still a family.
SNOWBOARDING AT THE OLYMPICS: MORE THAN A MEDAL
What we love about snowboarding at the Olympics is that despite the ultra-official structure, the sport maintains its identity. Its creative side. Its "do it your way" side.
Since its arrival at the Olympics (Nagano 1998), snowboarding has always brought something different: style, character, a culture.
And in 2026, it was confirmed: snowboarding is no longer "the alternative sport" of the Games. It's one of the highlights.
At Homies, we get super stoked when we see our sport shine like this on the world stage. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina reminded us why we love snowboarding: pushing limits, style, respect, and fun!!!
