Nick Goepper Starter Pack: 2026 Winter Olympics

Pit Viper’s Magic Magnet System makes changing lenses a breeze, even with gloves on. Goepper rotates between only two: an opaque lens for daytime sessions and a clear lens for nighttime sessions. With an ultra-wide field of view, the BN5000 delivers sharper spatial awareness at full throttle, and bold fire on the grip belt doesn’t hurt either. “It makes you go faster, and keeps your head nice and warm on those cold days,” he jokes.

Its own bluetooth speaker

“I listen to music 24/7,” he says, holding up his Sony SRS-XB100. It’s compact enough to clip onto a backpack but loud enough to cut through wind and open space, with deep bass that does justice to Goepper’s eclectic spin. On any given day, that could mean “Moonwalk” by Juicy J, “Underclass Hero” by Sum 41, or “Satanic Anarchy” by Kreator.

“These days, it’s a mixture of metal, hip-hop and the occasional country song,” he says. The speaker is IP67 rated against dust and water and lasts up to 16 hours on a charge. This is enough to survive long training and travel days. (For more information, see our guide to… Best bluetooth speakers.)

Cheap foam roller

Amazon Basics

High density foam roller

Goepper travels with a 12-inch foam roller to work through sore legs and tight back muscles. It is compact, cheap and durable. Plus, they can be easily wiped clean, an underappreciated feature when you’re moving between hotels and locker rooms. “Bonus tip, this is a great pillow if you get stuck at the airport,” Gober adds.

Reading list

Courage calls: Fortune favors the brave

“When I travel, I spend a lot of time waiting, and I like to read a lot,” Gober says. Now, this Courage is a callingRyan Holiday’s stoic meditation on fear, courage, and heroism. Drawing on figures such as Florence Nightingale, Charles de Gaulle, and Martin Luther King Jr., the book positions courage as an everyday practice rather than a personal trait. For the athlete who has walked away, come back stronger, and learned how to compete on their own terms, it is a fitting companion.

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