Ryusei Yamada

Ryusei Yamada entered The Snow League Season One as a rising talent and emerged as one of the brightest stars of the season, finishing runner-up in the World Championship standings. The 2026 Olympic halfpipe bronze medalist came within just one point of the title after a season-ending surge that saw him win back-to-back events at Aspen and LAAX.

Known for his effortless style and signature tweaks, Yamada flows through the pipe with creativity and control. His runs feature innovative tricks such as the alley-oop double rodeo and a massive switch McTwist—hallmarks of his progressive and fluid approach to halfpipe snowboarding.