Everyone has different things they like in terms of board setup. The grind of the board and how it's waxed - you… — Gretchen Bleiler Edge Copy Share Image
My family moved to Aspen, Colorado, where we had 'Avalanche Danger' days that kept us from going to school, climbed 14,000-foot peaks… — Gretchen Bleiler Danger Copy Share Image
I didn't know how I was going to get to the Olympics, and in the beginning, I didn't really care. And that… — Gretchen Bleiler Best effort Copy Share Image
When you operate from a nothing-left-to-lose mentality, it's essentially the same thing as the 'Law of Least Resistance.' You have a goal… — Gretchen Bleiler Goals Copy Share Image
I get to experience so much in my life as I travel around, and it's just such a great way to get… — Gretchen Bleiler Experience Copy Share Image
Mt. Hood is still one of my favorites for its sun, warmth, and slushy, forgiving conditions. — Gretchen Bleiler Favorites Copy Share Image
After the Winter Olympics in 2006, I realized I had a platform to speak about causes that were important to me -… — Gretchen Bleiler About Copy Share Image
Imagine if the mistakes we made actually helped us to just become better versions of ourselves. I believe this is what life… — Gretchen Bleiler Believe Copy Share Image
When you feel the burn, that's when you know you're doing an exercise correctly. If you're doing 20 crunches, and you're not… — Gretchen Bleiler Burn Copy Share Image
If you're stressed at work, or before a competition, or if you need to be energized, or relaxed, there's so many scents… — Gretchen Bleiler Competition Copy Share Image
It took me a long time to figure out how to deal with pressure. — Gretchen Bleiler Figure Copy Share Image
Jumping on the trampoline for even a half an hour is a really good workout. You get really tired. The next day,… — Gretchen Bleiler Day Copy Share Image
For the past fourteen years, it's been my job to push past my boundaries and do things I never thought I could… — Gretchen Bleiler Boundaries Copy Share Image
I remember being glued to the TV as I watched the Olympics as a kid. There was something so magical, almost otherworldly,… — Gretchen Bleiler Ahead Copy Share Image
Mission makes athlete-specific products. I always use their sunscreen - it's an anti-sting formula, which is huge for me because it doesn't… — Gretchen Bleiler Always Copy Share Image
For me, vision is just about the most important thing. So goggles play a huge role in my sport. I come to… — Gretchen Bleiler Come Copy Share Image
Climate change poses a far greater threat to the outdoor industry than even the privatization of the public lands. — Gretchen Bleiler Change Copy Share Image
It sucks. When you're a woman in sports, people want you to show some skin. — Gretchen Bleiler People Copy Share Image
I think whenever you get out and do something different, like mountain biking or surfing, it just makes you more aware of… — Gretchen Bleiler Balance Copy Share Image
It took me a full year of black eyes and a bruised and battered tailbone to learn how to do a crippler… — Gretchen Bleiler Battered Copy Share Image
More and more, companies are realizing the value of their female consumers, and that's showing up in the female-specific products they're making,… — Gretchen Bleiler Feel Copy Share Image
From any traumatic injury, you're going to experience a lack of confidence. There's a whole process you have to go through to… — Gretchen Bleiler Break free Copy Share Image
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… — Gretchen Bleiler Money Copy Share Image
Meditating, even for a little bit, is better than nothing. — Gretchen Bleiler Better Copy Share Image