A Local’s Guide to X Games Aspen
Get excited, X Games will return to Aspen this January 26-28 2024.
X Games Aspen 2024 will return to Buttermilk in Aspen Snowmass for the 23rd consecutive year, featuring the world's best action sports athletes competing for gold from January 26-28, 2024. Live event coverage will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. Follow @Xgames across digital and social media platforms to get the most up-to-date information as it's released!
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.
New Ticketing Information:
For the first time, X Games will offer fans the opportunity to enhance their X Games experience by reserving their spot in the course corral areas through purchase of a Corral Ticket. Corral tickets will be available for day competitions and night competitions, where you can upgrade your night corral ticket to include access into the SuperPipe corral. Through the purchase of an X Games Corral ticket, fans can reserve their premium viewing which gives them the option to arrive at the venue at any time, leave the corral to warm up, or enjoy concessions all without fear of losing their premium viewing.
Fans also have the option to upgrade their onsite experience by purchasing the X Games SuperFan pass, allowing passholders exclusive access to the SuperPipe viewing deck with premier viewing of all competitions, putting fans in the middle of the action, merely feet away from the world’s best riders.
SuperFans will also receive a limited edition X Games gift with purchase.
Also new for this event, Ski and Snowboard Knuckle Huck competitions will feature women’s disciplines for the first time.
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.
Equipment Rental and Tuning:
Check out these local spots to suit you up for a powder day on the mountain.
Grab & go at these tasty Aspen eateries:
Silverpeak Grill- savory hamburgers, hotdogs, tacos, savory soups, salads and more.
Big Wrap- cash-only eatery providing counter-serve wraps, salads, tacos & smoothies in a brick-walled nook.
CP Burger- a chic counter-serve eatery offering burgers, hot dogs & spiked shakes, plus ice skating.
Grateful Deli- takeout Grateful Dead–inspired deli featuring a chalkboard menu of specialty subs, panini & salads.
Highlands Taqueria- Affordable Mexican fare located right at the base of Highlands mountain.
New York Pizza- Narrow, counter-serve pizzeria offering slices on paper plates, plus salads & beer.
Off Mountain Activities:
Get some action off the slopes with activities ranging from snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more!
Snow/Fat Bike Rentals
Aspen Nordic Center - 39551 CO-82, at the Golf Course, 970-925-2145
Ute City Cycles – 231 E. Main St., 970-925-3325
Snowmobiling
Ice Climbing
For more off-mountain adventures in Aspen, click here.
Free Wifi:
Here are some spots you can grab some free wifi in Aspen.