Hunter Hess

Olympian, X Games medalist

Hometown
Bend, Oregon
Team
2026 U.S. Olympic Freeski Team , FK Pro Halfpipe
Years on Team
10 (since 2017)
Born
10/01/1998
Club(s)
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
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BIO

Hunter Hess of the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team halfpipe roster is one of the most exciting athletes on the circuit. Growing up in Oregon, Hunter honed his love for skiing at Mt. Bachelor, where he developed his skills through the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation. Hess has reached the World Cup podium seven times and has won two X Games bronze medals. In 2026, Hess became an Olympian, representing Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.

Outside of competitive freeskiing, Hunter teams up with his teammate and best friend, Alex Hall, to create MAGMA, a collection of films that follow the skiers around the globe as they master various features and more. MAGMA has become a popular film series within the broader freeski community, with many of the films now featuring international athletes, Stifel U.S. Freeski Team teammates and more.