
United States
Proof-positive that Idaho produces more than just potatoes, the Sun Valley-native Kaitlyn Farrington has blossomed into a competitive halfpipe rider with world-class skills. In what could have been a make-or-break Olympic year for many, Kaitlyn readied for battle and took home the spoils of war. The energetic snowboarder snagged podiums at the US Grand Prix’s in Mammoth, Winter X Games in Aspen, and the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. With the Olympics in her rear view mirror, Kaitlyn will be moving on to her next big adventure within snowboarding. Let’s see what she gets herself into next.