Olympian
World Champion
X Games Medalist
Olympian
World Champion
X Games Medalist

Hanna Faulhaber

Hanna Faulhaber is a World Champion freestyle skier and Olympian representing Team USA in halfpipe skiing. Known for her fearless style and technical progression, Hanna emerged as one of the sport’s top young talents after winning World Championship gold in 2023. Off the snow, she is passionate about youth sport accessibility and inspiring the next generation

At a Glance

Sport
Freestyle Skiing - Halfpipe
Hometown
Basalt, CO
Current Residence
Aspen, CO

About

  • Grew up watching X Games in Aspen and dreamed of competing in the Super Pipe
  • Started skiing at age 3 and joined Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club at age 4
  • Strong advocate for making sports accessible and affordable for youth
  • Committed to inspiring young girls in the Aspen and Snowmass community
  • Mentored by Olympic Champion and free ski superstar, Alex Ferreira
  • Dual citizen in the USA and New Zealand and frequent traveler to see family abroad
  • Competed at the Aspen 2023 X Games as one of the youngest athletes in the field
  • Passionate about mountain culture and outdoor adventure
  • Suffered a knee injury lastseason, and is recovering and training for her return to elite competition

Accolades

World Champion

2023 World Champion in freestyle ski - halfpipe

Olympian

2022 Winter Olympics placing 6th in freestyle ski - halfpipe

X Games Medalist

2023 Bronze Medalist in halfpipe

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