Alessandro
Barbieri
United States
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Snowboarding
Date of birth | October 5, 2008 |
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Age | 18 |
Nationality | United States |
Discipline | Snowboard Halfpipe |
Early Life & Roots
Alessandro Barbieri is a Portland-born, Italian-blooded snowboarder who got his start at five years old. After breaking his thumb while skiing up the road from his hometown on Mt. Hood, he headed back up to the resort shortly after with a little yellow snowboard and a brace on his hand, and picked up riding quickly. “I remember me and my dad — he was holding my hands while riding on the flat part of the hill and I thought, this feels exactly like skateboarding… I want to keep doing this,” says Alessandro.
Professional Debut
Growing up skateboarding around Portland in the warm months and riding in the winter with his dad, the extra air time is what originally kept Alessandro coming back to the snow. He competed in both sports until age thirteen, along with some pro kitesurfing contests, but the ability to flip, spin, and tweak at a higher rate in the halfpipe captured most of his attention. He made his way through the amateur circuit and won silver at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games, then became one to watch with Team USA on the World Cup stage.
Where He’s At Now
Barbieri doesn’t just want to be the best halfpipe snowboarder in the world — he wants to redefine what the best looks like. His artistry and amplitude go hand in hand, and while he has a handful of world records to his name, his focus has always been on style and podiums. That focus landed him a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympic halfpipe finals and a top ten overall world ranking in Shaun White’s inaugural Snow League season.
Life Beyond Snowboarding
If you run into him on the hill, you might hear him speaking Italian with his father while flashing a bright smile. His roots run deep in his approach to the sport and to life, and he spends much of his time surrounded by family at home and on the road. “Being Italian American is a huge part of who I am. I was raised on those values… family, food, style. I carry that with me everywhere I go, especially when I compete,” says Barbieri.