Kevin Hill, of Vernon, is headed to the Olympics. Kevin Hill

Vernon snowboarder makes Canadian Olympic team

VERNON – Another Vernonite is headed to Sochi.

Kevin Hill, 27, will be competing in snowboard cross at the Olympics. According to his bio, he’s had his sights set on the Olympics since first watching them on television. He joins Vernon skier Justin Dorey, named earleir this week to the Canadian team. 

He started snowboarding at 19 and quickly approached his goal, earning himself second place in the 2011 Winter X-Games.

In the off-season, Hill spends his time BMX racing in Vernon, cliff jumping, mountain biking, surfing and wakeboarding.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

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