Gretchen Bleiler

“We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine.”

“I typically have breakfast, have a snack, have lunch, have a snack, and have dinner.”

“I grew up snowboarding in two of the best states for the sport: Colorado and Utah. The world-class ski mountains in these neighboring states were key factors that allowed me to represent our country in two Olympics and numerous X Games.”

“When I win, I'm happy. When I lose, I'm also happy. I'm grateful for this life I have to live. It's a great life.”

“I partnered with Mission: it's a really cool company based on giving athletes what they need. I have my own signature lip balm because when I'm up on the hill, protecting your lips is so important.”

“Snowboarding has really shaped the person I've become, and I consider every moment a good one because every one has led me to where I am now.”

“Have a specific goal every time you hit the gym; this way, your workouts have built-in purpose.”

“You've made the time to go to the gym, so don't just go through the motions.”

“I think whenever you have any kind of injury or challenge, you just have to deal with it the best you can. You have to decide what's important to you and focus on getting back to where you want to be. And enjoy where you are and what your goals and dreams are and just give it 100 percent.”

“I don't have too strict a diet.”

“I want to keep snowboarding as long as I'm still having fun and progressing my riding.”

“I'm a competitor, and since I was 2 years old, I have always wanted to be the best at whatever I was doing.”

“From day one, snowboarding led me down a totally different path, and it's that path that's kept me laughing and continually intrigued. I love the satisfaction at the end of the day of overcoming my fears, of spending all day outside working hard, and there's nothing better than the feeling of landing a new trick for the first time.”

“Your money is power, so be aware of the products you're buying and the companies you're supporting to make sure you're helping the companies that are leading the way in sustainability.”

“The Olympics, you're in front of the world, and yeah you're competing, but you want to look good. You want to have a great representation of who you are.”

“My family moved to Aspen, Colorado, where we had 'Avalanche Danger' days that kept us from going to school, climbed 14,000-foot peaks as part of my education, and I learned to snowboard.”

“I'm a Midwestern girl; I was born in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in Dayton until I was ten years old. Then my whole life changed.”

“When you find yourself hitting up against a wall over and over again, it's time to try a different route.”

“I'm on the road a lot, but I eat healthy whenever I can with foods that don't contain pesticides.”

“I'm very competitive.”