A Local’s Guide to X Games Aspen

X Games will return to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass with some of the world’s best action sports athletes competing in ski and snowboard events January 23-25, 2025. X Games Aspen 2025 will feature men’s and women’s ski and snowboard competitions in the disciplines of SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Street Style. In addition to competition, X Games Aspen 2025 welcomes the return of music appearances each night.

Tickets to X Games Aspen 2025 will be general admission and fans will have the option to upgrade their tickets with multiple premium options which include added perks and experiences. More information on scheduling, musical performances, and ticket availability will be announced soon.

From favorite food spots to off-mountain adventure, here's our local's guide to enjoying your own action packed X Games weekend in Aspen.

Ticketing Information:

X Games Aspen 2025 is a ticketed event, offering general admission (GA) access to Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, SuperPipe and Street Style* competitions, along with daily music guest appearances. General admission tickets start at $50, inclusive of all fees before sales tax.

Elevated Comfort and Access: For those seeking a cozy retreat from the action, the X Games Après Lounge offers the ideal balance of warmth and convenience. Located inside the Inn at Aspen, Après Lounge guests will receive two complimentary beer or wine drink tokens each day and enjoy a well-appointed lounge space with private restrooms.

For those looking to take their X Games Aspen experience to the highest level, the X Games Chalet Pass offers an unmatched VIP experience. Step into the Aspen-chic atmosphere of the Chalet Patio and Lounges, where you’ll rub elbows with Aspen elite while enjoying complimentary beer, wine, custom cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Music is returning this year and is included in all passes. Daily Bread and Illenium will be featured performers.

More information here.

Go Skiing and Riding:

This year's snow storms around Aspen pre X Games have covered Aspen’s quartet of mountains—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk—in fresh snow.

One key to doing X Games like a local is to take advantage of the flawless skiing and riding on our four mountains. You’d be remiss to skip out on a powder day during your X Games trip to Aspen, Colorado.

While you can still ski at Buttermilk, terrain will be more limited. The Panda Peak Lift will remain open and other beginner terrain located at the top of Summit Express will be open and will give you access to beginner runs. West Buttermilk will remain open as well.

Ajax, Highlands, and Snowmass are your best bets for powder skiing and riding during X Games there are plenty of nooks and crannies to search for untouched powder stashes.

Want to ski Aspen Snowmass like a local? Head to “The Dumps” on Ajax for steep trees and glades. Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands offers the best inbounds, big-mountain terrain in North America. The bootpack up Highland Bowl is worth the effort! Find the “G Zones” off the summit or cut the hike short and drop in at “Fun Deck.” And if you venture past the roundabout and head to Snowmass look for “Sheer Bliss,” “Long Shot,” and “Sneaky’s” for long runs sans crowds.