Louis Philip "Louie" Vito III (born March 20, 1988[1]) is an Italian-American professional snowboarder.

Louis Vito was born in Columbus, Ohio, but grew up in the nearby city of Bellefontaine.

He spent his high school years snowboarding in the morning, studying in the afternoons, and traveling to competitions when time permitted.

[2] Partnered with professional dancer Chelsie Hightower, he rehearsed for the show at the same time that he was training for the Olympics.

The event is held to mentor young riders who are given the opportunity to compete without an entry fee and get outfitted in Vito’s premium gear.