From a very successful competition-focused career to becoming an icon and advocate (as well as continuing her strong competitive life on the Natural Selection Tour), Elena Hight is a future hall of famer in both the stats and culture of snowboarding. Arc’Teryx just dropped a short video on Hight, so you know we clicked play. Get to know her if you don’t, or just enjoy a nice recap and reintroduction of where she is currently standing.

“Elena Hight burst onto the snowboarding scene at a young age and quickly gained recognition for her talent and innovative riding style. Elena made history by becoming the first woman to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo in competition. Competing on both the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Her dedication and achievements have solidified her status as one of the top female snowboarders in the world. Off the slopes, Elena has found balance in yoga, meditation and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. “Today, my competitive side still in there but I think that I have more tools to bring out that energy when I want it—and hopefully calm it down when it’s not needed in order to stay more balanced.” – Arc’Teryx