) is a Swiss snowboarder noted for his smooth riding style and his ability to read different terrains and adjusting his riding to the terrain.

Müller grew up in the small town of Aarau

Aarau

Aarau is the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The city is also the capital of the district of Aarau. It is German-speaking and predominantly Protestant. Aarau is situated on the Swiss plateau, in the valley of the Aar, on the river's right bank, and at the southern foot of the Jura...

, west of Zurich. He began skiing at an early age. He would skateboard in the summer which prompted him to move away from skiing and try out snowboarding - as he felt snowboarding was better suited to complement his skateboarding. Müller spent a lot of time at the nearby winter resort of Laax.

One of Müller's earlier attempts at competitive snowboarding came in 1999, when he entered the Chiquita

Chiquita Brands International

Chiquita Brands International Inc. is an American producer and distributor of bananas and other produce, under a variety of subsidiary brand names, collectively known as Chiquita. Other brands include Fresh Express salads, which it purchased from Performance Food Group in 2005...

 quarter pipe

Quarter pipe

A Quarter pipe is a ramp used in extreme sports which resembles a quarter of the cross section of a pipe. They are most commonly found in skateparks and a skiing/snowboarding terrain park, although the trained eye of an extreme sports fan can find them in modern day architecture...

 competition

Competition

Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...

 in Arosa

Arosa

Arosa is a town and a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is both a summer and a winter tourist resort.-History:...

. He won a cash price of 40.000 francs.

2005 brought Müller to the attention of the mainstream as he was voted Transworld

Transworld Snowboarding

TransWorld SNOWboarding is an American magazine focused on the snowboarding culture. It is published 10 times a year by Bonnier Corporation and features the sport, culture and lifestyle of modern snowboarding.-History:...

 snowboarder of the year. Since then he has appeared in numerous snowboard

Snowboard

Snowboards are boards, usually with a width the length of one's foot, with the ability to glide on snow. Snowboards are differentiated from monoskis by the stance of the user...

 videos and has placed in some of the largest snowboard competitions of the world - having placed first in the TTR

Ticket to Ride (World Snowboard Tour)

Founded by Terje Håkonsen and industry innovators in 2002, the Ticket To Ride World Snowboard Tour is a rider-driven organization that aims to represent the progression of snowboarding...

 O'Neill

O'Neill (brand)

O'Neill is an American surfboard, surfwear and equipment brand that was started in San Francisco, California, but soon moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. Some credit the company with having invented the modern wetsuit...

 Evolution Quarter Pipe and the TTR

Ticket to Ride (World Snowboard Tour)

Founded by Terje Håkonsen and industry innovators in 2002, the Ticket To Ride World Snowboard Tour is a rider-driven organization that aims to represent the progression of snowboarding...

 4 star Popcorn Snickers Classic Wallride, in 2007.

Despite these wins, Müller does not focus his time on competitions as do many other professional riders. He is better known for his appearances in countless snowboard videos - showcasing his style and ability.

Environmental awareness

Müller is a vegetarian

Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism encompasses the practice of following plant-based diets , with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat...

 and pursues a sustainable lifestyle

Sustainable living

Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural resources and his/her own resources. Practitioners of sustainable living often attempt to reduce their carbon footprint by altering methods of transportation, energy consumption and diet...

. In collaboration with Burton's Green Mountain Project, Müller has been raising environmental awareness amongst snowboarders. The Green Mountain Project product line focuses on utilizing recyclable material and eco friendly

Environmentally friendly

Environmentally friendly are terms used to refer to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies claimed to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment....

 solutions to create a product that has minimal impact on the planet.

Part of the Green Mountain Project is the EcoNico snowboard, named after Müller, which has a FSC

Forest Stewardship Council

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 farmed woodcore and various recycled materials.

In an effort to reconcile his usage of helicopters and snowmobiles, he offsets his carbon footprint

Carbon footprint

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by donating to the SuddenRush Atlantic Rainforest Institution.