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Louie Vito

I grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Ohio isn't known for their mountains but I had a small resort about 10 minutes from my house where I learned to snowboard when I was 5 or 6. I ended up going to Stratton Mountain School in Vermont for my winter of 8th grade year and all through high school. I have been living in Salt Lake ever since.

Snowboarding is a sport I am lucky enough to call my job. Last winter was my best as far as contest results go. I won 2 out of 3 Dew Tour Stops and the Overall Dew Cup. I won the Overall Grand Prix for the 3rd time in 4 years, got 3rd at the US XGames, and I won the Euro XGames. I stayed healthy, had fun, and reached a lot of goals this season which all make it successful.

Marco Feichtner

My name is Marco Feichtner — my friends call me Ficht. I grew up in Austria, I am 27 years old and my passion is snowboarding. I started at the age of 12 on a hill in my parents' backyard and fell in love with this sport. Living in the middle of the Alps made it possible for me to improve my riding. My professional career started just after the 'legendary' Scandinavian roundtrip with some friends which lead to the formation of the 'Pirates'. Most of the time, I ride in the backcountry filming. When I am not on my board, I am doing some downhill biking, MotoX and rock climbing.

For the upcoming season, I am planning to work on some movie projects and travel around looking for the nicest powder runs.

Forest Jacob Bailey

My name is Forest Jacob Bailey, I'm 19 years old, and Im originally from the green mountain state... also know as Vermont... I have been living in Lake Tahoe, California for a few years now, but am in the process of moving to Colorado... Need a change of scenery. I had an amazing winter just traveling, filming, snappin photos, but I am ready for some summer weather and some good ol' fashion relaxin. I'm in Mt. hood right now with my good friends, Will Bateman and Johnny Lazz. Flying back to Colorado to move into my new crib, skate, and just keep it mellow for a couple weeks. Excited for summer and next season... got some big plans for sure... signing out. -FB

Patrick McCarthy

I grew up snowboarding the mountains of the northwest. Stevens Pass was where I first really started snowboarding and have called Mt Baker home for the last 12 or so seasons. I love to push my snowboarding and experience the mountains with friends, finding new and creative ways to ride the terrain of the northwest. I love the backcountry and getting out to those lines that make you feel small in the world.

Get out and enjoy the mountains, whether they are big or small where you are it's still snowboarding, so embrace the opportunity to detach and ride for the moment. Take it in — this is what it's all about.

Conny Bleicher

Hi there, I'm Conny. I live in Innsbruck, Austria and I love snowboarding! I was born in Munich/Germany and moved to Innsbruck 6 years ago. I earned my MBA last year and started work in a sports wholesale store doing customer service and accounting. My entire free time I spend on my board.

After competing for 10 years, my main focus in snowboarding moved from competing to filming and shooting. I hope to travel more again this upcoming season as last season was the first where I wasn't moving around a lot. So many countries to visit though... I also love to surf or go biking in the Alps! I love my friends, my family and my boyfriend! I love my Lomo cams! I love to film and edit! I love 686!