Chances are... he is a hero to a kid you know. Snowboarder Louie Vito is in Utah for the "Winter Dew Tour Toyota Championships".
Vito became prominent on the professional snowboarding scene at age 17 by completing a backside 1080 at the Australia Open - making him the first rider to successfully pull off the complex move.
Since then, Vito has placed in numerous competitions, including the 2010 Winter Olympics, placing 5th in Snowboarding Halfpipe.
At the 2010 US Open Vito placed 2nd (Superpipe) and took home the bronze medal at the 2010 Euro X Games.
Vito appeared on Season 9 Dancing With the Stars. becoming a crowd favorite with his charismatic personality.
The "Winter Dew Tour Toyota Championships" is at Snowbasin Ski Resort from February 9th to the 12th.
