Alec Henderson

Profile and significance

Alec Henderson is a Canadian freeski athlete specializing in slopestyle and big air, born in Penticton, British Columbia. He entered the national scene as part of the NextGen program in 2022 and is still early-career but showing strong upward trajectory. He is sponsored by Line Skis and featured in media projects and park/rail formats—signifying that his relevance stands not only in competition results but also in content and ski culture. According to his Freestyle Canada athlete bio he began skiing at age 2 and shifted focus to park and pipe around age 12, choosing this discipline over moguls. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Competitive arc and key venues

Henderson’s recent competitive data shows he won the NorAm Slopestyle event at Aspen Mountain in the 2024-25 season, placed 3rd at Mammoth Mountain (NorAm Slopestyle) and 4th at Copper Mountain. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} He also made his first full World Cup slopestyle and big air starts: 17th at Laax, 19th at Tignes, and 28th at Silvaplana for slopestyle during the 2023-24 season. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Key training and park venues for him include his home region in British Columbia for early development and major North American park venues like Mammoth, Aspen and Copper for high-level starts. These venues reward amplitude, execution and contest composure—areas Henderson is actively developing.

How they ski: what to watch for

Henderson’s skiing suggests a park/rail-heavy background with smooth transition into jump tech. From his bio, he joined a freestyle club at age 9 and shifted into park/pipe by age 12 after initially doing moguls. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} On jumps, his runs show he’s developing depth: strong take-offs, mid-air stability and clean landings—but as with many young athletes moving into elite load he still appears in the mid-teens of results. What to watch: his switch landings, how he maintains grab integrity under higher rotation and how he links varied features in slopestyle runs (rails, jumps, transitions). On contests you’ll see whether he can convert a strong NorAm cadence into consistent top-10s in World Cups.

Resilience, filming, and influence

Although Henderson hasn’t yet stood on major global podiums, his profile is bolstered by media presence and selective events. He is part of the Canadian NextGen program and appears in features/edits (his Line Skis “Summer Vacation | Alec Henderson | Mt. Hood” edit is one example). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} His influence for progressing skiers lies in the model of combining competition progression (NorAm → World Cup) with media output, style-driven skiing and brand alignment, which is increasingly how modern freeski careers are built. The fact he chose park/pipe over moguls early underscores intentionality in his career path.

Geography that built the toolkit

Henderson’s background in Penticton, BC gave him access to local club skating terrain and freestyle starts, then his participation in the Apex Freestyle Ski Club built early fundamentals. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} As he transitioned to higher levels, he traveled for heavy park venues in North America: Aspen (USA), Mammoth (USA) and Copper Mountain (USA). These venues provide different snow conditions, park setups and competitive pressure compared to his domestic development terrain. That mix builds adaptability: amplitude in high mountains, precision in large park builds, and composure under contest lights.

Equipment and partners: practical takeaways

Henderson rides with Line Skis, which is a brand known for strong twin-tip park and all-mountain models suited for switch landings, grab-driven tricks and rail transitions. For progressing skiers following his path, lessons include: use a twin-tip ski with a flex profile compatible with park and slopestyle (not only big air); mount near center or slightly back if you do rails and switch landings; train both ways spins early (switch + natural) to match modern judging criteria; and build content / exposure alongside competition since that increases visibility and sponsor appeal.

Why fans and progressing skiers care

Henderson matters because he represents the upcoming tier of freeskiers who are crossing the threshold from junior development into elite competition, while integrating style and media presence. For fans, he offers fresh runs with visible improvement, and for progressing skiers his trajectory is tangible: local club → NorAm podiums → World Cup starts. His clear choice of park/pipe over moguls also models specialization and intentional development. As he continues to evolve, he could become a consistent top-10 athlete and a meaningful voice in the sport.