The history of skiing is important to me.

I won't lie - I picked up the occasional gossip magazine in the past because I thought that maybe 5 to 10 percent of it was true. Now I think it's zero percent.

Facebook and Twitter have changed how people follow ski racing. In past Olympics, you couldn't stay in touch with the fan base that followed you during the Olympics. They thought they had to wait four years to reconnect.

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

Setbacks help you to concentrate.

I did gymnastics when I was a kid. I wasn't very good at it.

I remember when I met Picabo Street, you know, how in awe I was of her and how much she inspired me, and I really hope to be that for young kids.