Snowboarder Bea Kim On The 2026 Olympics & Winding Down Post-Competition

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Professional halfpipe snowboarder Bea Kim knows a thing or two about looking stylish in the winter. The 18-year-old Milan-Cortina Olympic hopeful doesn’t just spend her days on the slopes; she’s also teamed up with FP Movement, Free People’s activewear brand, for a multiyear partnership. Her No.1 cold-weather style tip? Skip the pullovers and get a jacket with a zipper so your outfit can peek out from underneath.

For Kim, who’s the youngest member of the U.S. Pro Halfpipe Snowboard Team, the opportunity to rep her sport in the fashion space feels like a major moment. “It’s not often, I think, that we see new companies and brands, especially as big as FP Movement, trying to make their way into the snowboarding world,” she says. “I feel very lucky. There are some very impressive athletes on the ambassador roster, so it’s surreal to see my face up next to them.”

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