The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have officially wrapped up, and if you’re anything like us at Blauer Board Shop, you’ve been glued to the screen watching the world’s best snowboarders throw down at Livigno Snow Park.
From massive upsets in the pipe to birthday golds in the park, snowboarding progression is off the charts. Let’s break down the biggest moments from Italy and how you can ride Olympic-level gear at Blauer.
The Women’s Halfpipe: Passing the Torch
The Women's Halfpipe was the most emotional and mind-blowing event of the Games. We watched 17-year-old South Korean phenom Gaon Choi stomp a 90.25 on her final run to take Gold, upsetting her mentor and snowboarding legend, Team USA’s Chloe Kim (Silver). Japan's Mitsuki Ono rounded out the podium with Bronze.
Shop the Vibe: Riding the pipe requires edge control and explosive pop. To channel your inner halfpipe champion, you need a board with a traditional camber profile and stiffer flex. Stop by Blauer to check out our lineup of aggressive all-mountain boards and the stiff-flex boots you need to drive power to your edges.
Men’s Slopestyle: A Birthday Gold and American Bronze
The Men's Slopestyle final was a complete nail-biter. The Men's Slopestyle final was a nail-biter. China’s Su Yiming celebrated his 22nd birthday by taking home the Gold with a flawless 82.41 run. Japan’s Taiga Hasegawa claimed Silver, but the highlight for us was watching Team USA’s Jake Canter clutch his final run. He threw down a backside 1980 to secure Bronze and put the USA back on the men's slopestyle podium! into rails like the slopestyle pros? You need a true twin board with a medium flex for that perfect blend of buttery playfulness and jump-line stability. Pair one of our freestyle-focused decks with some shock-absorbing bindings, and you’ll be ready to send it.
Big Air & Women's Slopestyle: The Progression Continues
The women were spinning to win this year! Japan’s Kokomo Murase had a standout Olympics, taking Gold in Big Air and Bronze in Slopestyle. New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott earned double Silver across both events.
Shop the Vibe: Spotting your landings when spinning off massive kickers requires premium optics. Don't let flat light or glare ruin your session. We stock the latest high-contrast, anti-fog goggles from top brands to give you high-definition Olympic vision.
Gear Up Like a Champion at Blauer Board Shop
Watching the 2026 Games is a massive reminder of why we love sliding sideways. Whether you're aspiring to hit pro lines or looking to link your first turns, having the right gear is everything. board tech, bindings, and boots that the Olympians are riding. Come talk to our expert staff—we’ll get you dialed in with a setup that matches your riding style and skill level.
Stay stoked, and see you on the mountain!