One of the great things about the X Games and the Olympics is being on the international stage. It gives you a cool opportunity to express, not only your personal style, but also your faith and what you believe in and your values.

I skied on Astroturf and PVC pipe on the slope in my backyard.

All the exciting contests and travel and sponsorships are cool, but I like to be able to have influence on people and on youngsters.

All the athletes are individuals. This isn't a team sport. We all have our own styles, our own clothing preferences and our own way of doing things. That's the way I do things and I'm proud of it.

Contrary to popular belief, there are actually quite a few guys in the action sports community that have faith and are Christians.

I like to quote the verse, "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." I kind of envision me skiing and God is kind of like an eagle right next to me screeching in my ear that everything is going to be all good. I just try my best and that's all I can ask for.

Most places in the Midwest, you ski on piles of trash, like retired landfills.