Seth Wescott is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most accomplished snowboard cross athletes in history. Growing up in Maine, he ditched skis for a board as a teenager and went on to make history by winning the first-ever Olympic gold in snowboard cross in 2006, backing it up with another in Vancouver in 2010. Known for his smooth style and smart racing tactics, he’s one of the sport’s most respected riders. Off the slopes, Wescott has stayed close to his roots, co-founding the Winterstick snowboard factory at Sugarloaf and supporting the next generation of riders.