SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (January 08, 2008) – K2 Snowboarding is proud to announce the re-signing of the talented and inspiring Leanne Pelosi to the International Pro Team for another 3 blissful years.

Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Miss Pelosi originally exploded onto the scene in 2004 through a string of contest wins at the US Open, Gravity Games, Van’s Triple Crown, SG Magazine’s “Queen of the Mountain” and many others as well as being awarded the Transworld SNOWboarding “Rookie of the Year”. Since then Leanne continues to be a major influence in pushing women’s snowboarding in a positive and progressive direction. She has been awarded “Rider of the Year” and “Reader’s Choice” awards from TWS, Snowboarder’s “Female Rider of the Year” and consistently displays her versatility through her inspiring video parts with Runway films and her ability to excel on the contest scene. Leanne currently holds down the top honors of Transworld Exposure meter for women and placed third overall.

“K2 has supported me ever since I was first sponsored with a promo video on snowboard.com. It's been 5 years and now, and they feel like family. We just finished our sales meeting in Whistler, and I feel very lucky to be involved with the development of products that continue to be the best ever!!! I look forward to many more powder and park days with my favorite boards, the Duchess and the Va Va Voom, and binders. Thanks K2 for letting me have the best job ever.” – L.P.

Based out of Whistler this season Leanne is busy filming with Runway Films, helping the new crop of female riders with her MGT Snowboard camps, and traveling to numerous contests across the world.

For more information on the fore-mentioned wonderful works of Leanne go to:

www.k2snowboarding.com
www.runwayfilms.com
www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com

About K2 Snowboarding
Born in the Pacific Northwest in the shadows of the Cascade Mountains, K2 Snowboarding was raised in the backcountry of Baker. From the beginning, our goal has been to create original concepts and technology that drives snowboarding forward. 20 years later, we continue to innovate and progress the sport from the backcountry to the parks…and everything in between.