It's Crunch Time

We’re officially sending it into 2026 with a bang. January 6 marked 30 days out from Milano Cortina, the pressure is on and every run matters. Over the past two weeks, Canada’s snowboard teams have been deep in it, stacking starts, podiums, and momentum across the globe, with no signs of slowing as the calendar runs further into January.
 

History Made Under the Lights at Snow Rodeo

ELIZABETH HOSKING 

Elizabeth Hosking delivered a career-defining moment in Calgary, winning the Snow Rodeo FIS Halfpipe World Cup with a first-run score of 82.50. The victory marked Hosking’s first World Cup win and made her the first Canadian woman in more than 23 years to claim a Halfpipe World Cup title, following Maëlle Ricker’s win in Valle Nevado in 2002.

Canada was well represented in the 10-woman final, with Hosking taking the win, Brooke D’Hondt finishing 5th, and Felicity Geremia placing 7th — a powerful showing in front of a fired-up Calgary crowd.

On the men’s side, Ryan Vo (35th) and Liam Gill (17th) missed finals but showed flashes of what’s coming as the season builds.

There was barely time to catch a breath before the team was back at it in Aspen’s Buttermilk for the U.S. Grand Prix (January 7–9). Fresh off her Calgary win, Hosking qualified and finished 7th. Geremia placed 12th, while Vo and Gill finished 26th and 21st, respectively.

The team now turns its focus to Laax, Switzerland, from January 15–18, where another major Halfpipe World Cup awaits.
 

Blouin Back on Top

SLOPESTYLE TEAM | PHOTO: CHRIS WITWICKI

At the U.S. Grand Prix Slopestyle World Cup in Aspen, Laurie Blouin returned to the top of the podium for the first time in four years. Blouin posted an 81.21 on her second run to earn her third career World Cup victory, a milestone that also marked her 50th World Cup start.

Frank Jobin qualified 3rd and finished 12th, while Truth Smith qualified 6th and finished 16th. Mark McMorris rounded out the Canadian results in 21st.

The slopestyle squad now splits between a training block and travel to Laax (January 15–18) as the next phase of the season ramps up.
 

Gates Open in Scuol

AURÉLIE MOISAN | PHOTO: FIS

The Alpine team opened the 2026 calendar year in Scuol, Switzerland, with a Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup.

Aurélie Moisan qualified 5th and finished 7th after a strong showing in finals. Kaylie Buck narrowly missed qualification in 17th, while Ben Heldman qualified 7th and finished 10th. Arnaud Gaudet completed the Canadian results in 21st place.

The team now heads to Bad Gastein for Parallel Slalom racing on January 13, followed by team events on January 14.
 

Para Snowboard TEAM : Full Throttle Ahead

SANDRINE HAMMEL, WELCOME TO PARADISE 2025 | PHOTO: ANDREW JAY

After a single World Cup start in November, the Para snowboard season is about to hit full speed.

Competition resumes in Kühtai, Austria, with a Banked Slalom World Cup (January 16–17), followed by back-to-back Snowboard Cross World Cups in Lenk, Switzerland, on January 21 and 22, plus a team event on January 23.

From there, the circuit heads home to Big White for Welcome to Paradise, featuring SBX World Cup races on January 31 and February 1, capped by a team event on February 2. The event is free to watch, and fans in the Okanagan are encouraged to come out and support the team before they head to the Paralympics. Expect world-class racing, electric moments, and unforgettable performances on B.C.’s iconic slopes.

China IS Calling

AUDREY McMANIMAN, CERVINIA, DECEMBER 2025 | PHOTO: FIS

Snowboard Cross is en route to China for the first World Cup stops of 2026. The team will take on Dongbeiya with back-to-back races on January 17 and 18, kicking off a critical stretch as the season ramps up fast.
 

What’s Next: The FINAL Olympic Push Starts Now
 

With less than 30 days out, there’s no slowing down. The road to Milano Cortina is in its final stretch — and Canada’s snowboard team is right where it needs to be.

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