Zeb Powell (born January 18, 2000[1]) is an American professional snowboarder based out of Burlington, Vermont.[2] He is best known for his unforgivingly aggressive style that won him gold in the 2020 Winter X Games Knuckle Huck.[2] Being the first black snowboarder to win gold in X Games history[3] Powell partnered with Hoods to Woods, an organization aiming to help black kids have a chance to have a place in snowboarding.[4][5]
Early life
Zeb Powell was born in Charlotte, North Carolina,[6] and raised by adoptive parents Carl Powell and Valerie Powell in Waynesville.[7][8] His Father Carl Powell runs a chip mill and his mother Valerie Powell is an assistant teacher. He also has grown up with the same group of friends since elementary school; Jack, Andrew, Luke, and Siler just to name a few.[8] Zeb did not enjoy snowboarding at a young age due to an instructor forcing him to ride in regular stance, opposed to goofy.[8] 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.[9]
On the Mountain
The following is a list of accolades earned by Zeb Powell in various snowboarding competitions and events:
Hoods to Woods Foundation[5] - 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.[2]
