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)

Alex Ferreira

At a Glance

About

Accolades

Olympic Champion

3x Olympian

First "Perfect Season" in History

3x Crystal Globe Winner

In the News

Yahoo Sports

NBC Sports

Olympics.com