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The 16 Best Female Snowboarders You Need to Know

Oli Lynch by Oli Lynch
July 27, 2024
Who are the best female snowboarders

Snowboarding is a sport that marries both style and attitude in equal measures. And while many of the big names in the sport tend to be guys, with names such as Travis Rice, Jeremey Jones or Zeb Powell getting most of the limelight (for good reason we might add), there are also a fantastic line up of great female snowboarders.

We’ve picked our list of the biggest and baddest female snowboarders on the planet right now, all of whom worth a follow or checking out their vids.

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  • 1. Chloe Kim – United States
  • 2. Jamie Anderson – United States
  • 3. Anna Gasser – Austria
  • 4. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott – New Zealand
  • 5. Mia Brookes – Great Britain
  • 6. Ester Ledecká – Czech Republic
  • 7. Katie Ormerod – Great Britain
  • 8. Spencer O’Brien – Canada
  • 9. Silje Norendal – Norway
  • 10. Hailey Langland – United States
  • 11. Klaudia Medlova – Slovakia
  • 12. Julia Marino – United States
  • 13. Leanne Pelosi – Canada
  • 14. Kimmy Fasani – United States
  • 15. Tess Coady – Australia
  • 16. Jenny Jones – Great Britain

1. Chloe Kim – United States

  • Instagram Followers: 1.1M (@chloekim)

Chloe Kim has not just won Olympic gold but has become a snowboarding icon. Known for her breathtaking tricks and historic Olympic performance at just 17, Kim has multiple X Games medals to her name and a spirit that endears her to fans worldwide.

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2. Jamie Anderson – United States

  • Instagram Followers: 550K (@jamieanderson)

Jamie Anderson is synonymous with mastery and consistency in slopestyle snowboarding. A multi-time Olympic gold medalist, Anderson’s longevity and knack for landing podium spots have made her a legend in the sport.

3. Anna Gasser – Austria

  • Instagram Followers: 480K (@annagassersnow)

Known for her pioneering spirit, Anna Gasser was the first woman to land a cab double cork 1080. An Olympic gold medalist herself, Gasser’s technical skills and progressive approach have shifted the landscape for female snowboarders.

4. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott – New Zealand

  • Instagram Followers: 146k (@zoisynnott)

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has emerged as a fearless and groundbreaking snowboarder, capturing gold at the Beijing Olympics. Her fearless approach and ability to perform under pressure have spotlighted her as a force in the sport.

5. Mia Brookes – Great Britain

  • Instagram Followers: 56k (@mia_brookes)

Known for her progressive tricks and confident riding style, Britain’s Mia Brookes has won fans the world over. She has gold in world cup slopestyle and big air events, and was the first woman to land the 1440! Pretty rad stuff.

6. Ester Ledecká – Czech Republic

  • Instagram Followers: 297k (@esterledecka)

Ester Ledecká shocked the world by winning Olympic golds in both snowboarding (parallel giant slalom) and skiing, a feat unheard of and unlikely to be repeated soon. Her multidisciplinary talent has made her a unique and admired figure in winter sports.

7. Katie Ormerod – Great Britain

  • Instagram Followers: 59.5K (@ormerodkatie)

Known for her resilience and pioneering spirit, Ormerod made history by becoming the first woman to land a double cork 1080 and has won several World Cup podiums and an X Games bronze medal. Her journey of overcoming serious injuries to return to top form is as inspiring as her groundbreaking achievements in the sport.

8. Spencer O’Brien – Canada

  • Instagram Followers: 64.3K (@spencerobrien)

As a prominent figure in women’s slopestyle, Spencer O’Brien has weathered the sport’s evolution with grace and grit. Her dedication to snowboarding has been rewarded with multiple X Games medals and a solid fan base.

9. Silje Norendal – Norway

  • Instagram Followers: 180K (@siljenorendal)

Silje Norendal has made a name for herself with her elegance and competitive prowess in slopestyle and big air events. With several X Games golds to her name, Silje’s style and courage have earned her a special place in the snowboarding world.

10. Hailey Langland – United States

  • Instagram Followers: 120K (@haileylangland)

Known for her creativity and youthful energy, Hailey Langland has become a beacon for the next generation of snowboarders. Her performances in big air and slopestyle demonstrate a bright future and inventive spirit.

11. Klaudia Medlova – Slovakia

  • Instagram Followers: 38K (@klaudiamedlova)

Bringing a dynamic flair to big air and slopestyle, Klaudia Medlova’s fearless approach to snowboarding has captured the attention of fans worldwide. Her inventive tricks have set new standards for what’s possible in women’s snowboarding.

12. Julia Marino – United States

  • Instagram Followers: 54.2K (@_juliamarino)

Julia Marino has quickly risen to prominence with her powerful performances in slopestyle and big air. Proving her mettle against stiff competition, Marino’s journey is marked by perseverance and breakout achievements.

13. Leanne Pelosi – Canada

  • Instagram Followers: 47K (@leannepelosi)

An icon in backcountry snowboarding, Leanne Pelosi has carved out her legacy far from the competitive circuits, showcasing the beauty and thrill of freeriding. Her films and projects have inspired a love for the backcountry discipline.

14. Kimmy Fasani – United States

  • Instagram Followers: 78.3K (@kimmyfasani)

Kimmy Fasani is celebrated not just for her achievements in backcountry snowboarding but also for her advocacy for female athletes and mothers in the sport. Her ground-breaking backcountry jumps and real-world perseverance make her a revered figure.

15. Tess Coady – Australia

  • Instagram Followers: 35K (@tess_coady)

Tess Coady, Australia’s rising star, has shown that geographical boundaries don’t define snowboarding success. Winning medals in slopestyle and big air, Coady represents a new wave of talent determined to leave its mark.

16. Jenny Jones – Great Britain

  • Instagram Followers: 65.3K (@jennyjonessnow)

Jenny Jones is a household name within British snowboarding, revered for her bronze medal victory in slopestyle at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics – Britain’s first-ever Olympic medal on snow. Aside from her Olympic success, Jones has multiple X Games medals, and her story of progression from a dry slope in Somerset to the global stage has inspired countless British snowboarders.


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Oli loves snowboarding and aims to get on the slopes as often as possible. He writes for print and digital travel publications, including Fall Line, Snow Magazine and our sister publications Gone Travelling and Global Playboy. When not falling over on a mountainside, he also works as a freelance content manager.

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