Joey Leonardo

Joey Leonardo, a promising professional freeride skier from Edwards, Colorado, has made waves by qualifying for the 2026 Freeride World Tour. He shares insights on navigating extreme terrains, emphasizing the mental challenges like visualization techniques to manage fear. Joey reflects on his unique journey, coached by his father and fueled by joy and camaraderie in the sport. He discusses balancing college with competition, scaling up to bigger challenges, and how behind-the-scenes work is critical to success in freeride skiing.