Winter X Games 15 - Sammy Carlson Slopestyle Gold Medal

Tigard, Oregon, USA | Active: 2004-present | Known for: X Games slopestyle gold, switch triple rodeo 1260, backcountry freestyle films | Current: veteran film-driven freeskier working with Armada and Quiksilver, with recent projects in Alaska and British Columbia July light, a weather hold, and a trick nobody had stamped. The jump sat there after the contest plans fell apart, a 110-foot feature built for the Sammy Carlson Invitational and left behind by bad timing. Sammy Carlson used the empty runway the way he has always used extra space: not to cruise, but to test the ceiling.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Aspen is a global reference point for freeskiing and freestyle culture, anchored by four distinct mountains—Aspen Mountain (Ajax), Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass—operated under the Aspen Snowmass umbrella. It blends historic town energy with world-stage events, long-running terrain-park leadership, and some of the most iconic in-bounds steeps in North America. X Games has made its winter home at Buttermilk for two decades and counting, returning January 23–25, 2026, with SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck on the program, reaffirming Aspen’s role as a centerpiece of modern freeskiing.... Read more on the Location page

At the X Games Aspen 2015, the slopestyle event delivered an incredible show with stylish tricks, smooth rail sections, and high-level runs that kept the crowd amazed from start to finish. The competition highlighted creativity, progression, and flawless execution on one of the most iconic courses of the season.... Read more on the Competition page