She headed into the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as the overall leader in the 2009–10 FIS Snowboard World Cup.

"[4] Ricker won her quarter-final with ease, but because of only finishing third in qualifying, was placed in a semi-final with gold medal contender Lindsey Jacobellis.

[9] Ricker won the gold just minutes from her childhood home in North Vancouver and described the Olympic victory "like a crazy dream".

"[4] Ricker followed her successful Olympics with a great start to the 2010–11 FIS Snowboard World Cup.

In the finals of the snowboard cross at the World Championships Ricker was closely following longtime nemesis Jacobellis.

While trying to pass, she got too close to Jacobellis, caught an edge, and crashed, injuring her hand and finishing fourth.

She also managed several podiums through that part of the 2011–12 FIS Snowboard World Cup, though not achieving any victories.

She managed to beat compatriot Maltais, who had won most of the World Cup events, however Ricker pipped her to the line on the battle that occurred on home soil at these championships.

Ricker lightly made note of both her and Maltais' age versus their competitors when she said that "We’re the dinosaurs of the group.

[14] Just days before the 2014 Olympics were to begin Ricker suffered a wrist injury severe enough that it required surgery, in a training session.

[2] Ricker lists Clara Hughes, Canadian flag bearer at the opening ceremonies for the 2010 games, as her hero.