Jossi Wells, a true icon in the ski world, has made a lasting impression with his signature zero spins, showcasing the perfect blend of simplicity and style. In the realms of halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air, style is not just a nicety, but a necessity that can make all the difference in securing fans and earning recognition. Jossi's unique flair, evident in his black-and-white Instagram account and his custom-built motorcycles, sets him apart from the rest, and his memorable Olympic slopestyle run, where he zero-spun the entire jump section, will forever be etched in the minds of spectators.
Throughout the past dozen years, Jossi has remained committed to his craft, earning a plethora of X Games medals in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air, as well as representing his home country of New Zealand at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where he secured a fourth-place finish in slopestyle.
Born into a skiing family, Jossi, the oldest of four brothers, paved the way for his siblings to follow in his footsteps and become professional skiers and X Games competitors. Growing up at Cardrona, where his father was a ski patroller and his mother worked in the childcare center, Jossi learned to ski at the tender age of two and went on to ski race until he was 15. The "platter" lift that services the Superpipe is, in fact, named after the Wells family.
Jossi's remarkable journey began when he competed at the Winter X Games at the age of 16, becoming the youngest ever skier to participate in the event. He earned his plane ticket by playing the violin outside his local grocery store, a testament to his determination and resourcefulness. A decade later, he won X Games slopestyle gold, just two years after breaking his neck, a feat that showcased his resilience and dedication.
At the 2014 Winter Olympics, Jossi was the only skier to compete in both slopestyle and halfpipe, finishing 11th in slopestyle and 4th in halfpipe. As he continues to hone his skills in ski mountaineering, with aspirations to tackle big peaks around the world, Jossi remains focused on his Olympic goals, training rigorously in slopestyle and big air in the 18 months leading up to the 2022 Olympics, with a determination to bring home the gold once more.
