Six months after winning the final World Cup competition of the 2016/17 season, Alex Ferreira is picking up right where he left off.
Ferreira won this season’s first major freeski halfpipe contest, which was held at Cardrona on Friday as part of Winter Games New Zealand and also doubled as a World Cup event. His winning run, which included forward double cork 1260s in both directions, showcased the signature amplitude that has helped turn him into a legitimate contender.
A native of Colorado, Ferreira is one of many skiers who will be vying to make the U.