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Olympian: Gretchen Bleiler
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Gretchen Bleiler's New Line
It's no surprise that silver-medalist and 2010 Olympic hopeful Gretchen Bleiler thrives on challenges—especially at 11,000 feet. But her biggest hurdle is rooted in something that is completely out of her control: the weather. "It's hard to perform on icy, windy days," says the 27-year-old Bleiler. "When most people are inside getting hot chocolate, I'm hucking myself upside-down over ice."

Fortunately, her new green-friendly line of Oakley snowboarding gear—some styles are 100 percent recyclable—helps her survive the wind chill. Here, some of the coolest pieces, plus some other ways to glide through winter like a pro.

Make It Count
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Make It Count
"You've made the time to go to the gym, so don't just go through the motions. Focus on what you're doing and make sure you are doing the moves correctly (no shortcuts!) to reap the full benefits. Otherwise workouts are a waste of time."

En Bleiler Jacket, $300, www.oakley.com

Ditch the Diet
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Ditch the Diet
"I work out hard, that way I can eat whatever I want. If you have a hard time regulating your diet, pushing yourself at the gym will help you keep the pounds off."

Gretchen Bleiler Mane Jacket in Wine and Yellow Lyon, $280, www.oakley.com

Up The Tough Factor
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Up The Tough Factor
"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 struggling, make an adjustment so they're harder to do. Don't cheat yourself. If it isn't burning, you're not getting stronger."

Gretchen Bleiler Mane Jacket in Wine and Yellow Lyon, $280, www.oakley.com

Eat Organic
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Eat Organic
"I'm on the road a lot, but I eat healthy whenever I can with foods that don't contain pesticides. Plus, if you buy food at your local farmer's market, you are also helping the environment."

Gretchen Bleiler Signature A Frame Goggles, $100, www.oakley.com

Go for the H2O
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Go for the H2O
"Carry a reusable water bottle with you everywhere to help flush out any toxins in your body. If you get bored with the tasteless liquid, try adding a slice of lemon or lime, or filling a water bottle with half Gatorade, half water for more flavor."

Mane Pant, $200, www.oakley.com

Be a Better Boarder
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Be a Better Boarder
Bend those knees! "This is something every coach says. It will keep your center of gravity lower, which will give you more balance and control."

Make a commitment. "When you are going onto the edge of your board, and you're not sure if you'll have whip lash to the ground (board speak for "fall on your butt"), commit to whichever direction you are going. It might mean a harder fall, but you will learn faster."

Watch your back. "With snowboarding, everything is initiated from the core—those muscles deep within your abs and back. So when you need to get up after a fall, tighten these muscles. This is a great way to strengthen and protect your back."

Look smart. "Always look in the direction of where you want to go. If you are going downhill and someone is in your way, look to where you are headed, instead of at the other snowboarder. You'll be less likely to crash into her."

GB Scrunch Beanie (under helmet), $28, www.oakley.com

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