Meet the Snowboard Coach Who's Training China's Winter Olympic Hopefuls

As a professional snowboard coach for the last two decades, Ian Kirk brings snowboard wisdom to the next generation of park shredders at his program based in Summit County, Colorado, Kirk's Camp. With a philosophy that promotes a love of snowboarding – and ensures that the kids he coaches have fun while working toward their goal – Kirk fosters stoke and pushes the boundaries of the next wave of young competitive snowboarders. Now, he has his sights set on the Olympic stage for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. Linking up with his good friend and mentor, legendary snowboard coach Bud Keene, Kirk will be the assistant slopestyle coach for the Chinese National Team.