The Early Years

Peter Line was born on September 24, 1979, in Buffalo, Wyoming. He started snowboarding when he was 11 years old, and it didn’t take long for him to realize that he had a natural talent for the sport. He spent most of his teenage years riding at the Hogadon Ski Area in Casper, Wyoming, where he developed his skills and style.

Line was influenced by the punk rock and skateboarding culture of the 1980s, which inspired him to develop a unique style that blended aggression and creativity. He was also inspired by the early snowboarders who were pushing the limits of the sport, such as Craig Kelly and Terje Haakonsen.

“When I saw [snowboarding] in the magazines and videos, it was just like skateboarding on the snow,” Line told ESPN in 2008. “I was like, ‘Oh my god, I need to do this. This is the coolest thing in the world.'”

The Rise to Fame

In the early 1990s, Line entered his first snowboarding competition in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and he won it. This victory gave him the confidence to pursue a career in snowboarding, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the sport.

Line was known for his technical skills and fearless attitude. He was one of the first snowboarders to incorporate skateboarding tricks into his runs, which helped him stand out from the crowd. He was also a pioneer of the “New School” movement in snowboarding, which emphasized innovation and creativity over competition results.

• In 1996, he co-founded the snowboarding film production company, Standard Films, which produced some of the most influential snowboarding movies of the era.
• In 1998, Line won gold in the slopestyle event at the Winter X Games, which cemented his status as one of the best snowboarders in the world.
• In 1999, he became the first person to successfully execute a double backflip in a snowboarding competition.

The Legacy

Line retired from professional snowboarding in 2006, but his impact on the sport has been long-lasting. He helped to redefine what was possible on a snowboard and inspired a generation of snowboarders to think outside the box. His approach to snowboarding was never about winning competitions or attaining fame, but rather about exploring the limits of what was possible on a snowboard.

Line’s influence can be seen in many of today’s top snowboarders, who continue to push the boundaries of the sport with new tricks and techniques. He also helped to establish snowboarding as a legitimate sport with mainstream appeal, paving the way for future generations of snowboarders to pursue their dreams.

“Peter Line is a snowboarding legend, plain and simple,” said snowboarding journalist Pat Bridges. “His accomplishments on a snowboard are nearly unmatched, but it’s his style, creativity, and approach to the sport that truly set him apart.”