Copper Mountain’s Giada Brienza earns her first call up to the Hydro Flask U.S. Slopestyle Team’s rookie squad this 2025-26 season. A USASA bronze medalist, the young rider balances progression with individuality and is becoming a promising voice in women’s snowboarding. A strong proponent of representation in snow sports, Giada supports the Burton Chill Foundation and the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) to empower minority voices in snowboarding.