As the Winter Olympics wrap up, one former Olympic snowboarder with Central Coast ties is living a life that toes the line between thrilling, dangerous, and, at one point, illegal.

Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to the hospital after breaking his neck while training for the 2026 Winter Olympics

The women’s snowboard halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises a high-flying showdown as the world’s top riders compete for Olympic gold on Thursday at Big Air Shougang in Milano‑Cortina.

Recapping from the final day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which included a historic gold medal victory for the U.S. men's hockey team.

The child actor-turned-snowboard prodigy won gold in the men's snowboard slopestyle, while Team USA's Jake Canter took bronze.

For those unfamiliar, snowboard cross is one of the coolest Olympic events. With thrilling passes, chaotic crashes, and dramatic photo finishes, snowboard cross has been one of the Winter Olympics’ most exciting events since it first appeared on the program in 2006.

The Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final at the 2026 Winter Olympics is set for Friday, February 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Italy, where the world’s best riders will compete for Olympic medals after qualifying earlier in the week.