Overview

Gretchen Bleiler is an American snowboarder known for her achievements in the halfpipe. She won a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics and is a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist. Bleiler was one of the most prominent female snowboarders of her time, known for her technical skills and stylish tricks. She played a significant role in popularizing snowboarding and advocating for women’s presence in action sports. Bleiler also worked on promoting environmental causes and sustainability.