2. With Jamie Anderson

3.  Been around since 1910  Modern snowboarding began in 1965  Tom Sims produced commercial snowboards  Snowboarding used to be called snurfing

4.  Freestyle snowboarding requires a half pipe  Powder riding is a way to build your confidence  Half pipe looks like the bottom half of a pipe  Back Country requires special gear and training

5.  Always stay in control  Be able to avoid people and objects  When starting downhill look uphill and yield to others  Keep off closed trails

6.  Women or men can snowboard in the Olympics  The minimum age you have to be is 16  There is no maximum age limit

7.  Do 6-12 triceps dips daily  Do 20-30 calf lifts several times a day  Strengthen your stomach muscles when you prepare for snowboarding

8.  You need waterproof pants  Goggles with venting  Also, you need a waterproof jacket  You also need a snowboard  Waterproof gloves  Some tight boots will also be helpful

9.  The most common injuries are to the wrist, shoulder, and head  In 2000, snowboarding was the fastest growing sport in the US  There are ski resorts in the US that don’t allow snowboarding

10.  Enjoys going to the beach  Was born in South Lake, CA  Born in September 13 th 1990 and is 23 years old  Parents are Joey and Lauren Anderson  Has 7 other brothers and sisters  Loved the outdoors

11.  Slope Style Snowboarding  Half Pipe Snowboarding  Winter X Games  Olympics

12.  Started snowboarding at age 9  Still snowboards

13.  Won a gold medal in the women’s slope style at the 2014 Winter Olympics  Won a bronze medal in 2006 at the Winter X Games

14.  Eats a lot of veggies and protein  Goes Hiking  Goes Biking  Loves to do yoga  Has a trainer

15.  Likes to listen to music  Enjoys dancing  Sick during the first week of the Olympics  Likes to fish  Enjoys spending time with family