Stevie Bell
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Stevie Bell is the first and only African American
professional snowboarders of his time to break into the industry in 2005. His love for snowboarding
and his passion to excel earned him a spot on the Forum Pro snowboarding team in 2006. He starred in his first snowboarding film with Forum called “That.” This film was a breakthrough point in his career because as one of the first African American snowboarders, he knew that had to prove himself. In an interview conducted by Transworld Snowboarding
, Bell was asked about his part in “Forum or Against Em” where he poses the question “Am I just pro because I’m black.” Stevie responded by saying, “It’s just something I’ve heard before, so the crew at Forum and I thought we would address the situation. And so we did, as my intro.” Bell continued to impress both the public and major sponsors with his consistent handrail tricks and daring stunts in the backcountry.
A Utah
native, Stevie Bell grew up snowboarding on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort
where he is known for his part in the documentary “I Ride Park City.” This film features top riders such as Shaun White
, Torah Bright
, and Scotty Arnold. As stated in Transworld Snowboarder, his outgoing and energetic personality coupled with his extensive appearances in major snowboarding films will allow him to reach to the next level and continue to be successful.
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
professional snowboarders of his time to break into the industry in 2005. His love for snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
and his passion to excel earned him a spot on the Forum Pro snowboarding team in 2006. He starred in his first snowboarding film with Forum called “That.” This film was a breakthrough point in his career because as one of the first African American snowboarders, he knew that had to prove himself. In an interview conducted by Transworld Snowboarding
Transworld Snowboarding
TransWorld SNOWboarding is an American magazine focused on the snowboarding culture. It is published 10 times a year by Bonnier Corporation and features the sport, culture and lifestyle of modern snowboarding.-History:...
, Bell was asked about his part in “Forum or Against Em” where he poses the question “Am I just pro because I’m black.” Stevie responded by saying, “It’s just something I’ve heard before, so the crew at Forum and I thought we would address the situation. And so we did, as my intro.” Bell continued to impress both the public and major sponsors with his consistent handrail tricks and daring stunts in the backcountry.
A Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
native, Stevie Bell grew up snowboarding on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Park City, Utah, located east of Salt Lake City. The resort has been a major tourist attraction for skiers from all over the United States, as well as a main employer for many of Park City's citizens. Park City, as the resort is often called by locals,...
where he is known for his part in the documentary “I Ride Park City.” This film features top riders such as Shaun White
Shaun White
Shaun Roger White is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He rides regular stance, twelve and negative three degrees on his board.-Early life:Shaun White is an Irish American...
, Torah Bright
Torah Bright
Torah Jane Bright is an Australian snowboarder. She turned pro at age 14 and finished fifth in snowboarding at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. She lives and trains in the area of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
, and Scotty Arnold. As stated in Transworld Snowboarder, his outgoing and energetic personality coupled with his extensive appearances in major snowboarding films will allow him to reach to the next level and continue to be successful.