Slope, Snow, and Style: Highlights from the 2025 X Games
The 2025 X Games kicked off in style at the Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, bringing together the coolest skiers and snowboarders from around the globe for an epic showdown! This year, the younger generation totally stole the show, leaving us all in awe with their insane skills and jaw-dropping performances. From mind-blowing tricks to record-breaking feats, these young athletes proved that anything is possible when you dare to push the limits. With every wild jump, gravity-defying flip, and stylish grab, let’s spotlight the stars who showed us that the real magic happens in the snow! Get ready to be blown away!
Troy Podmiksak
Meet Troy Podmilsak, better known as “TPod,” the 20-year-old freeskier from the stunning slopes of Park City, Utah! This guy has been turning heads and pushing limits in the FK Pro Slopestyle for four incredible years, and trust us, he’s got some serious skills to back it up. Hitting the slopes since he was just three, this fearless (and undeniably cute) daredevil has been thrilling crowds like a pro from the start.
At 19, TPod made history by landing his first-ever “forward triple cork 2160” at the X Games Big Air event in 2024—talk about a jaw-dropper! Before that, he took the crown at the World Championship in Big Air, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with after snagging third place at the World Cup in Switzerland in 2022. But don’t let his wild stunts fool you; this adventurous young skier has a sensible side, too!
When he hit the 2025 X Games in Aspen, he hilariously admitted to the announcer that he was “absolutely terrified” and unsure about throwing himself into those jaw-dropping tricks. But here’s the thing—those nerves don’t hold him back! Troy continues to own the slopes like the fearless champion he is, thrilling fans and leaving everyone on the edge of their seats!
“Nerves are really the best thing for you and you can either let it control you or you can embrace it and control the fear and the nerves and really just put that energy into something good.”
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim, the Korean-American snowboarder, has been inspiring and dazzling crowds since 2018. At seventeen, she became the youngest woman in history to win a gold medal in Olympic snowboarding. With unmatched talent, Chloe continues to redefine what it means to be a fearless woman in sports.
Chloe made her debut at the X Games in 2014 when she was just thirteen years old, and she has continued to make history ever since. That year, she impressed everyone by winning a silver medal in the Superpipe competition, which technically qualified her to compete in the Winter Games. However, she was too young to participate. Determined to make her mark, Chloe turned fifteen—the minimum age for competition—and has been taking the snowboarding world by storm ever since.
As of 2025, Chloe has tied the record held by retired American snowboarder Shaun White. She won her eighth Superpipe gold medal at the X Games, bringing her total to ten overall X Games medals and setting a new record for the most Superpipe gold medals.
Hiroto Ogiwara
Hiroto Ogiwara's snowboarding journey began on the slopes of Japan. He has been snowboarding since elementary school, and from the moment he strapped into a board, it was clear that this passion would shape his future. Hiroto has been competing professionally since he was 12, gaining recognition for his exceptional talent. With his charming smile and incredible skills, he has amazed fans around the world.
In 2022, Hiroto made history as the first snowboarder to complete six rotations in the air. He landed a 2160, a feat that had never been accomplished before until Hiroto took to the slopes in Switzerland. By 16, he had already established his reputation, but little did we know that he was just getting started.
Fast forward three years and Hiroto achieved something unprecedented at the X Games. Just last week, the Japanese snowboarder stunned the crowd by landing the first-ever 2340, executing an astonishing six and a half rotations mid-air. Hiroto secured his first gold medal with an almost perfect score of 97.33. We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next!
“I am the first in the world to do that. I’ve never been as happy as this”
Tess Ledeux
Double cork 1260? No, double cork 1440? Why not both? Tess Ledeux is a 23-year-old freestyle skiing prodigy who brings home medals from competitions all over the world. She is dominating the slopes!
At just 20 years old, Tess earned two gold medals at the 2022 X Games in both Slopestyle and Big Air. She claimed gold and became the first woman to land a double cork 1620 in competition—a mind-boggling trick involving four and a half spins while flipping twice off-axis in mid-air.
At the most recent X Games, Tess won bronze in Big Air and gold in Slopestyle with an impressive score of 95. In her Instagram caption, she proudly stated, “I can officially say that I am the most decorated female skier in X Games history.” We are incredibly proud of Tess for demonstrating that women can achieve anything and collecting 12 X Games medals.
Alex Hall
Twinning with Tess, the 6'4" freestyle skier Alex Hall has secured his 12th X Games medal. Raised in Switzerland and later in Utah, it was only natural for Alex to become an accomplished skier.
At the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, he won a gold medal in Slopestyle, setting a remarkable standard for himself. Additionally, he made history at the X Games in 2022 by landing the 2160, becoming the first skier or snowboarder to achieve this feat in competition. Alex has also made history by being the first athlete to earn gold in four different X Games disciplines: Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Real Ski.
In the 2025 X Games held last week, Hall won first place for his impressive Knuckle Huck, bringing his total gold medal count to six. With this victory, his overall medal tally has reached an impressive 12. Hall continues to amaze and inspire fans with his dedication, emphasizing that he competes for the joy of it and strives to do his best!
“Just landing a run, or a big air trick, there’s a personal satisfaction to that. A podium is the cherry on top but trying to ski my best is always the first thing”