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On the Ground at X Games 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT: An Impressive Display of Talent

Summer X Games, 2025, brought the heat this year—literally. Barely a week after its Osaka, Japan, event, the organization set up in Salt Lake City, Utah, on one of the hottest weekends. But, despite the upper-90-degree weather, the fans still rallied to watch the top athletes go for gold. Around 100 athletes from across the world, competing in 19 different […]
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X Games Returns to Aspen, CO, For the 25th Consecutive Year

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As anticipation builds for another electrifying winter season, X Games announces the return of its premier winter event to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, for the 25th consecutive year. Marking a major milestone in action sports history, X Games Aspen 2026 will take place January 23–25, 2026 at Buttermilk Mountain, celebrating a quarter-century of unforgettable moments, legendary runs, and boundary-pushing performances in […]
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[PHOTOS] Ski Knuckle Huck Kicks Off 30 Years of X Games

The X Games are often recognized for their prominence in extreme sports, from snowboarding to skiing and skateboarding, you are sure to see something unbelievable at an X Games event. This year’s celebration of X Games Aspen represents the organization’s 30th anniversary, with a vast history of incredible feats, 2025’s run of the games is no different. Kicking off the […]
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[PHOTOS] Luca Harrington Takes the Gold at His First-Ever X Games Men’s Ski Slopestyle

Another year, another X Games Slopestyle, with rails, huge airs, and an incredible opportunity for the world’s best to showcase their skills. With skiers from the likes of Colby Stevenson, Mac Forehand, and Alex Hall, the competition was stacked and all athletes put on a show for Aspen and the world to see. Slopestyle is especially impressive in contrast to […]
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Anders Henrikson |
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Australia’s Scotty James Shatters Shaun White’s Record by Winning 4th Consecutive X-Games Halfpipe Crown

Australian snowboarder Scotty James etched his name in the history books on Thursday, January 23, as he claimed a record-breaking fourth consecutive X Games superpipe title at Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain, Colorado. The two-time Olympic medalist’s victory not only cemented his dominance in the sport but also saw him surpass snowboarding legend Shaun White’s three-title streak from the late 2000s. Related: […]
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Chloe Kim, Maddie Mastro Make History at Laax Open as First Women to Land Double Cork 1080s

Chloe Kim and Maddie Mastro made snowboarding history by becoming the first women to land a double cork 1080 in competition during a U.S. one-two finish at the Laax Open in Switzerland. The feat was confirmed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), underscoring a milestone in halfpipe progression. Related: [VIDEO] The GOAT Returns: Mikaela Shiffrin Announces Post-Crash Comeback Plans […]
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Aspen Ski Company, CO, Offers Free Tickets to X Games Aspen 2025 to Local High School Students

It should come as no surprise that Aspen, Colorado, produces some incredible young winter sports athletes. Three examples at the top of our heads are Gretchen Bleiler, Alex Ferreira, and Torin Yater-Wallace, all of which accomplished X Games podiums at a young age. These kids have great access to incredible terrain, both in-bounds and out-of-bounds. Aspen Skiing Company intends to […]
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X Games Amplifies Toyota U.S. Grand Prix With Nightly Live Music and New Street Style Pro Event at Copper Mountain, CO

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DENVER, COLO. (November 11, 2024) – In partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, X Games is thrilled to announce the addition of free nightly live music to their newly unveiled Street Style Pro event, set to take place at Copper Mountain in conjunction with the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix December 20-21. The X Games Street Style Pro at Copper Mountain […]
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X Games Announces New Format Starting in 2026

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X Games is changing formats from the current twice-a-year competitions to a new league-based format. In the current format, individual athletes compete in different winter and summer action sports disciplines. The summer event consists of competitions in skateboarding, BMX, and motocross. In the winter event, athletes compete in freestyle skiing and snowboarding. There is also a video competition in skiing, […]
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“If You’re Not Scared, You Have a Death Wish” — Lessons for Aspiring Athletes From Champion Freeskier Alex Ferreira

I had the great privilege of chatting with legendary halfpipe skier Alex Ferreira about the keys to his success from his home in Aspen, Colorado. Ferreira can look back on a perfect season: winning five out of five competitions in the halfpipe on the FIS World Cup circuit, awarding him the Halfpipe Crystal Globe as well as the Overall Park […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Suspends Snowboarder Jake Canter After Domestic Violence Arrest

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Snowboarder Jake Canter, 20, has been suspended by the U.S. National Team after being arrested on domestic abuse charges. The arrest happened last month during the Winter X Games held in Aspen, Colorado. Canter had been competing in the Knuckle Huck on January 26, where he had a disappointing performance where he finished in last place (8th). Documents filed in […]
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Winter X-Games Slopestyle Spotlight: Red Gerard, Tess Ledeux, and Rene Rinnekangas – Day 3 Recap

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Aspen X-Games has been off to a blazing hot start, and now the heat of day three is in full fruition. Day three featured some of the most sought after events of the entire weekend, including Men’s Ski SuperPipe and Women’s Snowboard Big Air, but spotlighting the takeover of the Slopestyle field seems especially important today as it took up […]
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