Alex Ferreira, an 11-time World Cup winner, is a professional halfpipe skier. Hailing from an athletic family (his father was a professional soccer player, while his mother is a marathon runner as per his page on Team USA), Ferreira's first podium finish at the major level came at the 2014 Winter X Games, where he won a Bronze medal. Along with three gold medals, Ferreira has also bagged two silver and two bronze medals apiece at Winter X Games. His best performance at the Winter Olympics came in 2018 when he finished as a runner-up in halfpipe skiing. Ferreira has also found tremendous success at Dew Tour, winning 4 golds (2017, 2018, 2021, and 2024) in SuperPipe.
Ferreira's latest achievement includes winning Bronze at the 2025 Engadin World Championships. As of July 2025, he is ranked first (HP Rank) in the 1st FIS Points list 2025/26, as per his profile on the International Ski and Snowboarding Federation. The two-time Olympic medalist has also won the FIS Crystal Globe for the Best Male Halfpipe Skier of the Year. According to Alex Ferreira’s page on Team USA, he also runs a YouTube channel where he dresses up and skis as an older man, going by the name of Hotdog Hans.
Alex Ferreira’s Hometown
Alex Ferreira’s hometown is Aspen, Colorado, according to the US Speedskating official website.
Alex Ferreira’s Birthplace
Alex Ferreira was born in Aspen, Colorado, on August 14, 1994. As of July 2025, Ferreira is 30 years old.
Alex Ferreira's Nationality
Alex Ferreira is an American national who is a native of Aspen, Colorado, as per the US Speedskating official website.
FAQs on Alex Ferreira
A. Alex Ferreira's parents are Marcelo and Colleen Ferreira, as per his page on Team USA.
A. Alex Ferreira, an American professional Halfpipe skier, poses as Hot Dog Hans on his YouTube channel.
A. Alex Ferreira is a professional Halfpipe skier.
