You can always go home, and Zeb Powell is staying true to that advice.
Zeb and Alex Caccamo’s 'Pop Out' has returned for the start of 2025. This year, the duo is taking it back to where it all began— North Carolina.
The duo held their first Pop Out event last year at Wordward Park City in Utah, and they’re back at it again in 2025 with hot laps, a park sesh, and good times. They're joined by Kaden Rusinko and Brantley Mullins, two riders who call the North Carolina mountains home.
The crew kicked things off with a session at Beech Mountain, and will return to Cataloochee Ski Area on January, 14, 2025. Cataloochee is where Powell learned to ride back in the day. Then on January 15, 2025, the crew will be hangin out at the Recess Board Shop in Boone, giving away Mellow Mushroom pizza and signing autographs. Then, they’ll head to Appalachian Ski Mountain for a session of night riding. Recess is a presenting sponsor.
“Community fun with some local legends,” the post said. “Let’s go!! See you there!”
Both Caccamo and Powell are east coasters who typically jump at the opportunity to give back to the region with community ride events. They were a key part in the Red Bull Slide-In Tour, and the Burton Mystery Series.
The events are all community based, so an emphasis is placed on interacting with riders of all ages and ability levels, blasting some music, and having a good time while inspiring the next generation of riders.
Last year’s pop out featured Miles Fallon, Denver Orr, fellow North Carolinian Luke Winkelmann, and Brolin Mawejje. Not only did Chris Grenier make an appearance, but so did The Bomb Hole’s limo. The Batwing family did some grilling, and the crew was greeted with a red carpet. Watch the recap below.
It’s been a busy few days for Powell. He was in Boston at City Hall Plaza toward the end of last week, scoping out location of the recently announced Red Bull Heavy Metal. One of the heaviest street snowboarding contests in the country will have two different occasions in 2025, and Powell had a large part in bringing it to Boston. After that, Powell headed west to be at the ThirtyTwo 30th Anniversary Party at Mammoth Mountain over the weekend.
As for Caccamo, it’s a welcome return to snow. A week ago, he posted that a serious heart condition and a subsequent heart surgery kept him off of snow.
“It’s been a scary lil road but I’m so damn grateful for all of the friends and fam that have been by my side through it all,” he said.
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