The Grind: Jake Vedder's Journey to the Olympics. Follow U.S. snowboarder Jake Vedder as he chases his dream of gold and his return to the 2026 Olympics. The Grind takes viewers inside his training in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, where he prepares alongside his U.S. Boardercross teammates for the upcoming snowboard cross season. From his early days growing up in Pinckney, Michigan, to winning gold at the 2016 Youth Olympic Games and competing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Jake reflects on the discipline, grit, and passion that have shaped his path. Off the slopes, his relationship with his father, the sacrifice of a normal childhood, and the personal cost of pursuing an elite athletic dream reveal the deeper human story behind the helmet and goggles. As the pressure builds and the stakes rise, The Grind asks a simple but powerful question. Will Jake return to the Olympics and capture gold, or will the dream of a lifetime slip just out of reach.