Wy’East at the 2026 Olympics
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics kick off this weekend in Italy, we are so proud to cheer on Wy’East Mountain Academy alumni Nick Goepper and Konnor Ralph who are competing in ski halfpipe and ski big air and slopestyle, respectively. We are also rooting for Jason Arens, Wy’East Mountain Academy board member and Olympic Freeski Head Judge.
our ALUMNI AT THE OLYMPICS
Two Wy’East Mountain Academy alumni, Nick Goepper and Konnor Ralph, will compete in the 2026 Olympics. Nick Goepper, a 2012 Wy’East graduate, will compete in men’s ski halfpipe. After winning three Olympic medals in slopestyle, Nick retired from competitive skiing in January 2023. However, Nick couldn’t stay out of retirement and returned 10 months later to switch his focus to halfpipe. He is currently ranked third in the world in men’s halfpipe, with two podium finishes in three events this season.
Konnor Ralph, a 2021 Wy’East graduate, will make his Olympic debut this February. Ralph won his first World Cup slopestyle podium in Tignes, France, in 2024, followed by a big air podium finish in Aspen in 2025, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s emerging talents.
Nick Goepper
Wy’East Mountain Academy Alumnus ‘12 & Olympic Athlete
Konnor Ralph
Wy’East Mountain Academy Alumnus ‘21 & Olympic Athlete
OUR BOARD MEMBER AT THE OLYMPICS
Wy’East Mountain Academy Board Member, Jason Arens, is the 2026 Olympic Freeski Head Judge. Jason is a professional freeski judge with over 15 years of experience, including judging at the X Games, Dew Tour, World Cups, World Championships (’17, ’21, ’23, ’25). He currently serves as the FIS Freeski Judges Coordinator, overseeing judge education globally. As former freeskier and competitor who began judging after stopping contest pursuits, and Jason now also works as Marketing and Operations Manager for Surface, Joystick, and Causwell—independent ski brands where he handles all aspects of business operations and is a minority owner.
Jason Arens
Wy’East Mountain Academy Board Member and Head Freeski Judge
