Get The Games: Slopestyle and Big Air

How much do you really know about the disciplines our athletes compete in? To get you ready for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony, we’re launching a new series: Get The Games.

Across the next few weeks, we will be giving you an insider’s perspective on snowsport. The technical challenges, the speed, and what it’s really like in the start gate.

The Winter Olympics isn’t just skiing fast downhill—it’s a mix of speed, skill, style and more than a little bravery.

From blistering speed to gravity-defying tricks, these events are packed with skill, courage and the kind of wipeouts that make you watch through your fingers. 

Whether athletes are racing the clock, launching sky-high tricks or battling head-to-head on snow, each event brings its own unique thrill.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the must-know disciplines to help you watch like a pro.

Slopestyle and Big Air

This is where creativity shines. Skiers or snowboarders hit rails and jumps, linking stylish tricks together like a snow-based skate park run.

Slopestyle is all about creativity, control and technical skill, giving athletes the freedom to express their style on a custom-built course. Riders hit a mix of rails, boxes and jumps, linking tricks together in a single run packed with spins, grabs and precision landings.

Judges score based on difficulty, execution, variety and flow, rewarding athletes who can combine big tricks with smooth transitions. With endless ways to attack the course, no two runs are ever the same — which is what makes slopestyle such a crowd favourite.