My favorite ski run in the U.S. is International on the front face of Vail Mountain.

If you work so hard to reach your goal but you lose your pole in the very last run, that's hard to take.

I use men's skis because, honestly, they work better for me. They're longer, they're stiffer, they're harder to turn - but at the same time, they're much more stable.

I ski very aggressively, and the angles that I create with my body are similar to some of the male racers.

I love skiing fast. You're going 80 to 85 m.p.h. down an icy slope, and I love it.

My mom is positive and optimistic.

I snack on fruit and nuts. In the middle of my long workouts, I'll have a protein shake.