Nick Monte
Chief of color / dye crew who skis the halfpipe and big air courses to spray the blue guiding lines for snowboarders and skiers at major competitions, including the Olympics.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 19min
HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
Rick English, operations manager at Kays of Scotland, explains sourcing Ailsa Craig granite and crafting Olympic curling stones. Rich Ruiden, American curler and two-time national champ who practices law off-ice, reflects on his long Olympic journey. Nick Monte, chief of color who sprays halfpipe guiding lines, shares painting routines, safety marking, and crowd reactions.
