Bio
Winning a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy wasn’t unexpected for Gretchen, who aspired to compete in the Olympics since she found her passion at age 11. She has been at the forefront of snowboarding ever since, winning innumerable titles and awards, appearing on talk shows and traveling the world like a jet-setting celebrity. Despite the media blitz, however, the aspen local is still the girl next door who is never too busy to smile and say hello.
Q & A
Gretchen Bleiler took last winter as an opportunity to travel the planet and ride amazing powder with the Oakley women's snow team. From Utah to Japan and Russia, Gretchen had some amazing adventures. Check the teaser for Oakley's newest release featuring Gretchen and all of Oakley's Unique female athlete's titled "Uniquely".
Years as a professional
9 years
What is more important to you than snowboarding
My family and boyfriend and friends.
Favorite TV Show
Dancing with the Stars
5 Items I can't live without
I phone, computer, The entire Gretchen Bleiler Collection, Sigg water bottle, Visa card
Who / What inspires you
People who are successful but have fun every step of the way, like Richard Simmons.
When did you start snowboarding
1992
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch
Party Animal converted to mellow TV on the couch person.
Favorite Books
The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons.
To me, Oakley is
Thermal nuclear! It's a family that helps all of us look really really ridiculously good all of the time.
What else do you do to train
Surf, Mountain Bike, Yoga, and work out at Project Athlete in San Marcos, Ca
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)
I'm really into body paint.
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump
All of Jack Johnson's stuff.
What move / trick are you working on
It's a trick called the Michalchuck, I shouldn't even be talking about it, it's no where near perfected.
Favorite Films
The Notebook
Any last words
I really appreciated this chance to express the real me, thanks.
GRETCHEN BLEILER TALKS ABOUT HER EVENT: "THE SNOW ANGELS INVITATIONAL"
