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Jessie Diggins has spent much of her life gliding through snow at breathtaking speeds... and making history while doing it. The Minnesota native became the first American cross-country skier to win Olympic gold in 2018 and followed it up with some silver and bronze medals in Beijing. 

Now, as she gears up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, she鈥檚 balancing the demands of training with her newest title: brand ambassador for , the official sleep partner of Team USA and the LA28 Games. Because when you spend your life chasing finish lines, recovery isn鈥檛 optional; it鈥檚 absolutely vital.

Between training for the Olympics in Vermont, racing across Europe and unwinding in her current home base of Wakefield, Massachusetts, Diggins sat down with 糖心传媒 to talk about her favorite destinations, her travel must-haves and the adventure that still tops her bucket list.

Where do you call home? What do you love about it?

I grew up in Afton, Minnesota, about 30 minutes east of St Paul. My parents still live there, and my sister鈥檚 nearby, so that will always be home. But my husband and I also have a place in Wakefield, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, and I train in Stratton, Vermont. What I love about Wakefield is the people. Everyone鈥檚 so kind and supportive... and now they all know me as 鈥渢he girl who skis on the road.鈥� It鈥檚 become a fun little community thing.

What do you look for in a destination, particularly when you鈥檙e traveling for pleasure and not work?

Most of my travel revolves around training or racing, but when it鈥檚 for fun, I鈥檓 drawn to places with mountains or the ocean. I love hearing waves crash, but I鈥檓 equally happy hiking and camping. Somewhere like Hawaii, where you can do both, really speaks to me...it鈥檚 that mix of adventure and calm.

What鈥檚 the once-in-a-lifetime, epic travel experience you can鈥檛 stop talking about?

A few years ago, my husband and I went to Torres del Paine in Patagonia and hiked the W Trek. We camped, picnicked and just soaked in the beauty of it all. Being surrounded by those wild mountains, disconnected from everything, was so awe-inspiring. It鈥檚 something I鈥檒l remember forever.

What鈥檚 the best meal you鈥檝e had while traveling?

When we were in Patagonia, we stayed at this amazing place called . It鈥檚 run on solar and turbine energy, and every night they served these beautiful four-course dinners...super fresh and local, lots of vegetables and seafood. It was gourmet yet simple, and somehow tasted even better after hiking all day.

What are the non-negotiables in your carry-on?

Sleep is huge for me. I always travel with my silk eye mask from Saatva because I鈥檓 light-sensitive, and I bring earbuds, so the sound is consistent no matter where I鈥檓 sleeping. I also pack my own pillow. It makes such a difference for rest and recovery. A Kindle is essential too, since I love to read and it saves space when I鈥檓 on the road for months. And a great pair of running shoes, always.

Sleep is also a non-negotiable, and you recently partnered with Saatva. Tell me a little about that.

I鈥檝e been a professional athlete for almost 15 years, and consistency is everything. There鈥檚 no magic workout that gets you to the Olympics... it鈥檚 doing the basics really, well, every single day. Recovery is one of those basics. Sleep is when my body absorbs the training I鈥檝e put it through. That鈥檚 why this partnership, especially as the Official Sleep Partner of Team USA, made so much sense. I love their hybrid memory foam mattress...it鈥檚 tailored perfectly to me. My bedroom now feels like the ultimate recovery zone: cool, dark, quiet and comfortable. It鈥檚 made such a difference in how I train and recover.

Okay, so ideally you鈥檙e sleeping on a Saatva mattress when you travel, but otherwise, what鈥檚 the perfect mattress on the fly?

I鈥檓 definitely the Goldilocks type. I don鈥檛 like it too hard or too soft. I want to feel supported without sinking in, and I definitely don鈥檛 want to feel the springs. Something right in the middle, where it just feels solid and comfortable, is perfect.

What鈥檚 the once-in-a-lifetime, epic travel experience you haven鈥檛 gotten to do yet?

I鈥檇 love to go back to New Zealand and do a hut-to-hut running trip...just you, your gear and the mountains. They have this incredible hut system, so all you need is a sleeping bag, water filter and some food. Spending a week running across those landscapes, letting your own two feet carry you, sounds like an amazing adventure.

What鈥檚 your best piece of advice for other travelers?

Do your homework ahead of time. Learn about local customs and traditions so you can be respectful and curious. Pack the things you can鈥檛 live without...if that鈥檚 peanut butter, bring it. Then just go explore. Talk to locals, ask for their favorite hikes or restaurants, try new foods and leave space for spontaneity. The best memories often come from the moments you didn鈥檛 plan.