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" When I first started snowboarding, nobody trained off-hill. People weren't going to the gym and getting stronger. Snowboarding was more self-expression, like skateboarding. It was just something you went and did. It wasn't something you trained for. "

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" I've learned that you have to make careful choices because everything has an impact. I've also learned that you can't please everyone in life, so please yourself and figure out what really matters. "

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Yourself

Choices

" I'm very competitive. "

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Competitive

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

" I remember being glued to the TV as I watched the Olympics as a kid. There was something so magical, almost otherworldly, about the Olympics. My favorite part was that moment right before it all started. The moment where the athlete would stand up ready to face whatever lay ahead. "

" Core training is so important. "

" It took me a long time to figure out how to deal with pressure. "

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Long

Out

" When I first started snowboarding, there weren't a lot of girl riders on the hill. "

" Meditation isn't necessarily this magical experience where we don't ever have thoughts. "

" Getting older, getting married, buying a house, becoming a different person... I had to figure out what my new motivations, inspirations, and goals were. "

" If you don't snowboard a lot, then it's a good idea to go to the gym before you get up on those mountains to make for a better experience. Lots of core exercises and squats and lunges would help work the muscles you'll be using. "

" Lots of times, people go to the mountains and feel like it's not cool to wear a beanie and goggles and neck gaiter. But you're so much more comfortable, and you're getting the protection you need. "

" It takes a village to earn a spot representing your country, and I know that every single person who helped me get to the Olympics was also touched by the dream. The web of inspiration is incredible. Because of this, I know that the core principles and spirit of what the Olympics stand for are worth protecting. "

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Village

Spirit

" 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. "

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Good

Moment

" Climate change poses a far greater threat to the outdoor industry than even the privatization of the public lands. "

" Over the course of my 13-year career, I've had a lot of concussions, and yet, because I'm no longer competing or suffering from concussion symptoms, I felt like I was in the clear. The reality, though, is that I get concussions far more easily, and my symptoms last far longer than ever before. "

" When you're up on the hill, and you know you're as strong as you can be, you're more willing and able and confident to go and do bigger and harder and more technical tricks. "

" I think everyone in snowboarding is close. We've become a big family. It's not a cutthroat sport. I'm competing against one of my best friends, and I think it's cool to be at the top of the half pipe, dropping in with your competitor but your best friend, too. "

" As long you are doing what you love and making decisions from the heart, you will be successful. "

" I have at least one goal that I work toward each day. It's all about taking hold of the day rather than letting the day run you. "

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

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You

Time

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

" It takes energy to get energy. "

" After the Winter Olympics in 2006, I realized I had a platform to speak about causes that were important to me - and people would listen. "

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Important

Winter

" If you take minutes a day to take care of your mouth, the odds are you'll take the next steps needed to take care of your whole body, like exercising and eating healthy. It's a building block for other healthy habits. "

" With the new year comes a refueled motivation to improve on the past one. "

" I've had cumulative concussions and realized that's something you carry with you. "

" 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. "

" Being involved in sports, you think less about how your body looks and more how it performs. "

" 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. "

" 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. "