The votes are in and John Jackson has been elected by a group of his peers as this year's Rider of the Year in Snowboarder Magazine. Forum tried relentlessly to contact Mr. Jackson with some Q&A regarding this lofty award, and well, were met with not much more than radio silence. Guess that John has been far too busy shredding the wake of Lake Tahoe's most recent Winter storm. To keep this supdate extra meaty, Forum has taken the time to answer some questions for John. Forum: John, how does it feel to have been voted #1 by a group of some of the best known, and most accomplished snowboarders in the world? Forum's response for John: Is the tape recorder rolling? 'Cause it should be rolling, that's what I'm saying. 'Cause then you don't say anything. You just push the button and it won't even seem like it's rolling. It wouldn't be such a weird thing like "okay, rolling", cause you don't even think it's rolling, ya know? Is it rolling? Forum: No...Okay, rolling Forum's response for John: Fuck man Forum: What goals did you set for yourself last season to help you get to this point? Forum's response for John: It was such a crazy year, but the biggest thing I overcame was getting my look dialed. I think the snowboarding was the easy part. Forum: Moving forward, what goals are you setting for this season? Is there anything that you see holding you back? Forum's response for John: Holding me back? Nothing I can think of...As for goals, ride harder than last year. Forum: See, wasn't that easy? Anything else you'd like to ad? Forum's response for John: Naw Doggie, I'm all good. Gonna go get some freshies right now. Forum: Thanks for taking the time John. We love you. Forum's response for John: No problem. I love you more.