Cade Van Etten competing at the USASA National Championships. Courtesy/USASA

Cade Van Etten takes a flying leap during the USASA National Snowboarding Championships. Courtesy/USASA

Local snowboarder Cade Van Etten, age 9, placed 16th out of 40 in his age group at the USASA National Championships April 8 in Copper Mountain, Colo. This is an amazing showing, since Cade competes in the 13 and under category. He is competing against kids up to four years older than he.

Van Etten would like to thank his Los Alamos supporters for their contributions and support.