What is zeb powell?

Zeb Powell (born on January 18, 2001¹) is an American professional snowboarder based out of North Carolina. Zeb Powell is best known for his unforgivingly aggressive style that has won him gold² in the 2020 XGames Knuckle Huck. Being the first black snowboarder to win gold in XGames history³ Zeb takes it upon himself to push for more diversity in the sport⁴ by patterning with Hoods to Woods⁵ an organization aiming to help the melanated youth have a chance to have a place in snowboarding.

Early life

Zeb Powell was born in North Carolina,⁶ and raised by adopted parents Carl Powell and Valerie Powell.⁷ His Father Carl Powell runs a chip mill and his mother Valerie Powell is an assistant teacher.⁸ Zeb did not enjoy snowboarding at a young age due to an instructor forcing him to ride in regular stance, opposed to goofy.⁹ This did not stop Zeb as he quickly mastered his skills and won his first competition, Red Bull All Snow, at the age of 15.¹⁰

On the Mountain

X Games 2020 Knuckle Huck - Zeb Powell placed 1st¹¹

X Games 2022 Knuckle Huck - Zeb Powell placed 4th¹²

Red Bull All Snow 2016 at Carinthia Parks - Zeb Powell Place 1st¹³

Off the Mountain

Hoods to Woods Foundation¹⁴ - Zeb Powell Partners up with Hoods to Woods to help bring more diversity to skiing and snowboarding while bringing new opportunities to people of color.¹⁵

References

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