Shaun White Teases His Most Memorable Trip With Nina Dobrev

In February, Shaun White retired from the world of Olympic snowboarding.

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Since then, he has traveled the world with his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev.

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On October 27, he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Gala.

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At the event, E! News asked him if he getting ready to pop the question.

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“Time will tell,” he teased, adding, “Things are great with Nina and I.”

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He said that it was really important for him to focus on his relationships with friends and family.

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One of his most memorable trips was traveling to France to meet Nina’s mother.

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“It was just the best,” he said. “These are those moments.”

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“You can have the glitz and glam of it all, but real family quality time with people is what I want for the most,” he added.

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