First and foremost, I've realized that I've been snowboarding for many years, and the biggest high that I get is when I really cut myself off from society, to really know the mountain. The high that I get from hiking up these mountains is a much bigger challenge than taking a helicopter to the top. I have to put more into it, but I get a lot more excitement out of it.

I hate to say it to the kids out there but I just kind of blew off everything and made snowboarding the number one priority in my life

In the past people would say, "I can only do this world-class snowboarding if I have a helicopter." Actually, if you're committed to it, willing to put a bunch of energy into it, then you can do it under your own power.

I feel very fortunate to be healthy, so I try to take advantage of it.

Our society has got to evolve and create better ways of living.

In all aspects of my life, I try to reduce my impact on the earth - that includes snowboarding, as well.

The balancing act is challenging at times.