Olympic Champion
Crystal Globe Champion
X Games Champion
Olympic Champion
Crystal Globe Champion
X Games Champion

Alex Ferreira

Alex Ferreira is an Olympic champion, 3x Crystal Globe winner, and one of the most accomplished halfpipe skiers in the world. Known for completing the first “perfect season” in free ski halfpipe history, he has earned Olympic medals across three Games and multiple X Games titles. Off the snow, Alex creates content through his alter ego “Hotdog Hans” and advocates for environmental and youth sport initiatives.

At a Glance

Sport
Freestyle Skiing - Halfpipe
Hometown
Aspen, Colorado
Current Residence
Aspen, Colorado

About

  • First skier in history to complete a “perfect season” in halfpipe competition (2023-2024)
  • 3x Crystal Globe winner and back-to-back FIS Crystal Globe winner (2025, 2024)
  • Started skiing at the age of 3 in Aspen, CO
  • Currently ranked #1 in the world
  • Passionate about the environment and involved with Protect Our Winters
  • Mentor and advocate for youth sport involvement and the Special Olympics
  • Graduated from Colorado Mountain College in August 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration      
  • Proud of his Latin American heritage: his father played professional soccer in Argentina
  • Creates professional content with his production team for his alter ego, Hotdog Hans
  • Hobbies include biking, trampolining, running, pickleball, hiking, woodworking, and traveling

Accolades

Olympic Champion

2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Gold Medalist

3x Olympian

2026: Gold Medalist, 2022: Bronze Medalist, 2018: Silver Medalist

First "Perfect Season" in History

First skier in history to complete a “perfect season” in halfpipe competition (2023-2024)

3x Crystal Globe Winner

3x Crystal Globe winner and back-to-back FIS Crystal Globe winner (2025, 2024)

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