Eight years after Brenna Huckaby’s first Paralympic Video games, the stress is on. She’s a extremely embellished para snowboarder, with 4 medals throughout two Paralympic Video games and 10 World Championships. However she does not let the stress get to her. “Win or lose, I am nonetheless the identical Brenna,” she tells WIRED. “I am cherished. I’ve an unimaginable household. [Snowboarding] is essential, but it surely’s not every part to me.”
That is why Huckaby makes some extent to maintain the ambiance gentle. If Huckaby has an excellent day in coaching, she wears the identical socks for qualification and racing. If she had an excellent race for these, she’ll put on them for the following race. “So, typically I put on soiled socks to compete,” she says. “This previous season, although, they have been actually clear, so hopefully for the Video games I’ve soiled socks, as a result of which means issues are going properly.”
Past her clear or soiled socks—solely time will inform—we requested Huckaby what different necessities are holding her firm at Milano Cortina 2026.
Her Pores and skin Savior
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La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balm AP+M Triple Restore Moisturizing Cream
Huckaby swears by La Roche-Posay’s Triple Restore Moisturizing Cream. Filled with soothing components like prebiotic thermal water, ceramide-3, shea butter, niacinamide, glycerin, and its patented postbiotic, this cream is a miracle employee for dry, tough, or delicate pores and skin. It is even backed by the Nationwide Eczema Affiliation. “It’s the greatest after an extended day of snow, windburn—no matter you bought happening—this can repair your whole life,” Huckaby says. She’s additionally loyal to the model’s SPF lineup and retains a number of on heavy rotation. “I really feel like the sunscreen supplier, as a result of individuals are all the time attempting to get some.”
Magnificence Sleep
Huckaby packs two eye masks each time she travels. “I’ve one in my carry-on and one in my suitcase, simply in case I neglect one,” she says. She does not trouble with a watch masks at residence, however when she’s touring it is a should. Her decide is the Saatva Eye Masks, which has a canopy that’s one hundred pc mulberry silk (with a polyester fiber fill). The silk is of course breathable, hypoallergenic, and temperature-regulating, making it comfy to put on year-round. The elastic headband is wrapped in silk, too, so it stays put with out tugging at your hair. It is a small however luxe improve that helps you go to sleep sooner and keep asleep longer, particularly while you’re removed from residence.
Consolation Meals
Hershey Almond Pleasure
Snack Dimension Jumbo Bag
When she’s in another country, Huckaby likes to carry a style of residence together with her. “I’ve a freezer stuffed with Almond Joys,” she says, laughing. “I am a sweet-treat girlie—I have to have just a little one thing candy each night time.”
Candy Desires
“I am tremendous choosy about pillows, and I’ve forgotten mine on too many journeys, and it has been depressing,” Huckaby says. Her favourite pillow is Saatva’s Latex Pillow, and due to her partnership with the model, she does not need to neglect lug hers from residence. The pillow’s shredded pure latex core provides it that springy assist, so your head and neck do not sink or crane. The detachable, machine-washable fill layer is wrapped in natural cotton and filled with microdenier fibers, so it feels plushy and breathable. It is available in two lofts: a regular 4- to 5-inch possibility for again and abdomen sleepers, and a better 6- to 7-inch mannequin for facet or mixture sleepers.
Her Journal
{Photograph}: Scott Gilbertson
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Pocket book Hardcover Medium A5
Huckaby has the identical breakfast daily: a hearty bowl of oatmeal with oat bran, flax meal, chia seeds, and peanut butter powder. “It does not style the most effective, however I do know that it should gasoline me,” she says. After her nutritious meal, she journals. “Journaling is one thing I can not dwell with out,” she says, including that it makes her really feel at peace to have little moments like these to herself.
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