Zeb Powell (born January 18, 2000) is an American professional snowboarder based out of

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. He is best known for his unforgivingly unique style that won him gold in the 2020 Winter X Games Knuckle Huck. Being the first black snowboarder to win gold in X Games history Powell partnered with Hoods to Woods, an organization aiming to help black kids have a chance to have a place in snowboarding.

Early life

Powell was born in

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, and raised by adoptive parents Carl Powell and Valerie Powell in Waynesville. His father Carl runs a chip mill and his mother Valerie is an assistant teacher. Zeb did not enjoy snowboarding at a young age due to an instructor forcing him to ride in regular stance, opposed to goofy. 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.

On the mountain

The following is a list of accolades earned by Zeb Powell in various snowboarding competitions and events: * X Games 2020 Knuckle Huck – 1st place * X Games 2022 Knuckle Huck – 4th place * X Games 2024 Knuckle Huck – 2nd place * X Games 2025 Knuckle Huck – 4th place * Red Bull All Snow 2016 at Carinthia Parks – 1st place

Off the mountain

Hoods to Woods Foundation – 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.

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