Freestyle Skiing
Reece Howden
- Ski Cross
- Nationality
- Canada
- Hometown
- Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada
- Height
- 193 cm
- Born
- 12 July 1998
- Turned pro
- 2019
- Primary discipline
- Ski Cross
About Reece Howden
Canadian ski cross racer and the winningest men's World Cup ski cross athlete in history. Four-time overall Crystal Globe winner (2020-21, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26) who broke Jean-Frederic Chapuis's all-time World Cup wins record during the 2025-26 season (his 19th career win, Arosa, 16 Dec 2025) and finished that season with a record 24 career wins and 40 career podiums, plus a single-season points record of 1,061. Won Youth Olympic gold in 2016 (Lillehammer) and was named FIS Freestyle Rookie of the Year after his first Crystal Globe in 2020-21. Competed at the 2022 Beijing Olympics (9th) and the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics (13th at Livigno).
World Cup record through 2025-26 season (FIS official cup standings, retrieved 2026-07-18): 1st overall, 1,061 points, 24 career wins, 40 career podiums. Season included wins at Arosa, Innichen (x2), Veysonnaz, Kopaonik and Montafon.
Sponsors: Equipment: Volkl (skis), Dalbello (boots), Leki (poles), Vola Racing (helmet/goggles) - per Alpine Canada's official athlete page, accessed 2026.
Setup
5 items
Skis
Völkl Racetiger GS
- Ski Cross
- Ski length
- 193 cm
Length/radius self-reported by Howden in a Feb 2022 Ski Canada Magazine interview (193cm, 30m radius, custom tail bend); may not reflect his current setup. Brand relationship reconfirmed current via Alpine Canada's official athlete page (2026).
World Cup-level GS race ski that Howden also races ski cross on; self-described in a 2022 interview as 193cm with a custom tail bend and a 30m radius, similar geometry/stiffness to Volkl's stock GS race skis.
Boots
Dalbello DRS WC (World Cup)
- Ski Cross
Boots per Alpine Canada's official athlete equipment listing (Dalbello). Exact size/model not publicly specified.
Dalbello's top-tier World Cup race boot line: narrower 92mm last, size-adapted cuff, one-piece sole, fully ISO/FIS compliant.
Poles
Leki
- Ski Cross
Poles per Alpine Canada's official athlete equipment listing (Leki).
Race-stock alpine pole used by Leki-sponsored World Cup athletes
Helmet
Vola Racing Vola FIS Helmet
- Ski Cross
Helmet per Alpine Canada's official athlete equipment listing (Vola Racing).
Vola's FIS-homologated race helmet (RH 2013 spec) with metal chin guard.
Goggles
Vola Racing Vola Innovity Goggle
- Ski Cross
Goggles per Alpine Canada's official athlete equipment listing (Vola Racing).
Vola race goggle with a magnetic quick-change lens system.
Setup verified 18 July 2026
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reece_Howden
- https://alpinecanada.org/athletes/reece-howden
- https://reecehowdenracing.com/bio
- https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=FS&competitorid=205121
- https://theprogress.com/2026/06/03/reece-howden-making-and-breaking-world-ski-cross-records/
- https://olympic.ca/2026/03/29/howden-wins-silver-in-ski-cross-at-gallivare/
- https://skicanadamag.com/meet-reece-ski-cross-canada/