Gretchen Bleiler : (5)

" Every year, I push myself to do something different – and push the boundaries a little bit more. " - Gretchen Bleiler

" 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. " - Gretchen Bleiler

" What snowboarding has always had and the Olympics has not touched is that spirit, that original spirit of creativity and athletes standing up and having a voice and being innovative. But I guess what the Olympics has done is provided a platform for that spirit, and that’s what I see as being a really positive thing. " - Gretchen Bleiler

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

" I love songs with a lot of confidence. " - Gretchen Bleiler