It should come as no surprise that Aspen, Colorado, is a veritable breeding ground for extraordinary winter sports talent. Over the years, the slopes have seen a remarkable trio of athletes emerge: Gretchen Bleiler, Alex Ferreira, and Torin Yater-Wallace, all of whom dazzled audiences by securing X Games podium finishes at impressively young ages. This locale grants these aspiring athletes unparalleled access to magnificent terrain, both in-bounds and out-of-bounds, fostering their development. In a bid to uphold this tradition of excellence, Aspen Skiing Company is generously offering complimentary X Games tickets to local teenagers from the Roaring Fork Valley. This initiative aims not only to light the fire of inspiration in the hearts of young winter sports enthusiasts but also to demonstrate the possibilities achievable through relentless hard work and unwavering dedication, thus alleviating some of the financial strain often faced by families trying to attend such world-class events.
A limited number of tickets will be given, free of charge, to these local shredders. Each day during the exhilarating X Games, 500 complimentary tickets will be available exclusively for local high school students, as reported by The Aspen Times. Students can claim either multi-day or single-day general admission event tickets at zero cost, provided they present valid school identification upon arrival. This ensures access not just to thrilling competition events, but also to daily live music performances, making it an unmissable experience for the youth. With the price of a three-day general admission ticket set at $153, and single-day tickets priced at $50 for Thursday and $60 for Friday and Saturday, the free tickets represent an incredible opportunity for local high schoolers to participate in this prestigious event.
Aspen Skiing Company will go one further, offering locals who are not enrolled in school a 50% discount. Such initiatives are vital for maintaining the local enthusiasm and communal spirit that highlights this cherished tradition. Mark your calendars, as the much-anticipated event will take place from January 23 to 25, 2024. Festival-goers can look forward to an impressive musical lineup, including performances by the electronic music maestro Deadmau5 and the dynamic duo Big Gigantic on Saturday. On Friday, the electrifying sounds of Illenium and Tessla will reverberate through the mountains, while Daily Bread sets the mood on Thursday.
Here is the schedule for competition events. The X Games kick off on Thursday, January 23, featuring exciting events such as Ski Knuckle Huck, Women’s Big Air, and Men’s Snowboard Superpipe. As the excitement continues on Friday, January 24, spectators can cheer for athletes competing in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle, Men’s Ski Slopestyle, and Women’s Ski Street Style, capped off by a thrilling lineup including Women’s Ski Super Pipe, Women’s Ski Big Air, Men’s Snowboard Big Air, and Snowboard Knuckle Huck. Finally, on Saturday, January 25, audiences will be treated to Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle, Men’s Snowboard Street Style, Women’s Ski Slopestyle, and Women’s Snowboard Street Style, culminating in an action-packed showdown featuring Men’s Ski Street Style, Women’s Snowboard Super Pipe, Men’s Ski Super Pipe, and Men’s Ski Big Air.