Each January the world’s best winter athletes descend upon Aspen for the Winter X Games. They’ve been competing for medals and prize money for over 20 years. There are various competitions for skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.
Hosted by ESPN, the first Winter X Games was held in 1997 at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA. The following two years took place in Crested Butte, and then another two years in Mount Snow, VT. Since 2002, the games have found a longstanding home on Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain, going on 24 straight years in 2025. The competition runs from Thursday to Saturday, January 23rd to 25th, 2025.
Events at Winter X Games
No tickets are necessary since it’s free to watch and entirely outside. Concerts, Major League Gaming, and suite packages may be purchased separately. Events include:
- Ski/Snowboard X
- Ski/Snowboard SuperPipe
- Ski/Snowboard Big Air
- Ski/Snowboard Slopestyle
- Snowmobile Freestyle
- Snowmobile Speed & Style
- Snowmobile Best Trick
- SnoCross
Friday through Sunday, there will be live music by several international artists at the Sound Factory Festival Village.
Festival Villages
Four interactive, themed villages will be set up to provide entertainment and dining. They offer live concerts, the Major League Gaming X Games Invitational, athlete autograph signings, and giveaways at Buttermilk Mountain. Villages include:
- The Galleria
- The Gaming Shack
- The Playground
- The Sound Factory
Parking is offered at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot on Highway 82. Complimentary shuttles will get you to the big show from Aspen and Snowmass Village.
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Details
Address: Aspen and Snowmass Village, CO 81611
Phone: 800-525-6200 (Aspen/Snowmass Resort)
Date: Thursday-Saturday, January 23-25, 2025
Type: Winter sports competition
Cost: Free