adventure.nationalgeographic.com - 11/20/2008
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Gretchen Bleiler remembers the moment it hit. "After the Winter '06 Olympics, I went to the Daytona 500 and waved the green flag," she says. "Then it was straight to Tahoe for a Vans Cup. I was standing at the top of the half-pipe, but I felt nothing," she says. "Something was wrong." The silver ...
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Adventure Names 2009 Adventurers of the Year!
Extreme Sports —
... Other winners include Gretchen Bleiler, nabbing the "Spirit Award" for renewing her love of snowboarding by seeking adventure in the backcountry. ...
Another Honor for Gretchen Bleiler
Gurl Ryder —
... Gretchen Bleiler was named Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic's Adventure Magazine's December 2008/January 2009 issue. In the article, Bleiler explains why she took a year off after the 2006 Winter Olympics and what she did to regain her passion for snowboarding and life. It just goes to show that even when you think you have it all, you sometimes need to go outside your element to discover yourself and what life means to you. Congrats to Gretchen for landing this honor! ...
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