X Games Aspen 2022

Photographed for ESPN

In 2022, I had the opportunity to photograph the X Games Aspen for ESPN, capturing the high-octane energy, athleticism, and spectacle of one of the world’s most legendary extreme sports competitions. From the roar of the crowd at the base of Buttermilk Mountain to the crisp sound of skis and boards slicing through fresh snow, every moment was packed with adrenaline—and I was there to document it all.

As an Aspen-based action sports photographer, my focus was on telling a complete story: not just the medal-winning tricks and high-flying stunts, but also the quiet tension of athletes preparing to drop in, the camaraderie between competitors, and the atmosphere that pulses through the venue when the lights come up and the finals begin. My work for ESPN highlighted skiing, snowboarding, and snow bike events with an emphasis on editorial storytelling, capturing both peak action and authentic moments that define the spirit of the X Games.

A snowboarder in yellow jacket performing a jump against a clear blue sky, with snow-covered mountain cliffs in the background.
Nighttime view of a snow-covered mountain with ski slopes and lights, with a small illuminated village at the base.
A young male skier resting on a snow-covered slope, holding his skis upright, wearing a blue jacket, goggles, and a black vest with the word 'SURFER' on it, with ski lifts and snow ramps in the background.
A skier in midair performing a jump against a clear sky, with snow-covered mountains in the background and a groomed ski slope in the foreground.
A person wearing a Red Bull racing helmet and goggles sitting inside a red off-road vehicle, outdoors with tents and blue skies.
A young person wearing a sports jacket and gloves is holding and biting a medal, with a star and globe design, over their face, celebrating a victory or achievement.
A skier in mid-air performing a jump during a night skiing competition, with snow flying around and bright stadium lights illuminating the scene.
A skier is airborne performing a trick on a snowy slope, with a warning sign in the foreground and a person standing at the edge of the ramp in the background.
A male snowboarder holds a large medal and a snowboard, wearing snow goggles and winter clothing, outdoors on a sunny snowy day.
Inside a vehicle looking out at a snow-covered terrain with a snowboarder performing a jump, ski lift, and a helicopter overhead, with mountains in the background.
A skier performing a trick in mid-air on a snow ramp with sponsorship logos for Monster Energy, Jeep, and Wendy's at a ski resort.
A skier is mid-air performing a jump on a snowy ski slope. Two people are sitting on a ski lift in the foreground, and several individuals and camera operators are visible on the slope. There are banners and fences along the sides of the slope.
A skier is airborne performing a trick against a night sky with snow falling during a winter sports event, with bright stadium lights illuminating the scene.
A person snowboarding down a snow-covered slope during a snowy day with other people nearby, some holding poles or skis, in a forested area.
A skier in mid-air performing a jump in a snowy ski slope behind a blue safety fence with mountains and trees in the background.
A skier jumps off a ramp at a snow park with a clear blue sky and leafless trees in the background.
A snowboarder performing a trick in mid-air, seen through a gap in large snow walls, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.
A skier performing a flip in mid-air at a snowy terrain park, with a snow ramp and a foggy background of trees.
Person wearing a safety vest carrying a damaged snowboarding sign in a snowy environment with people and tents in the background.
A snowboarder performing an aerial trick at a snowboarding event, as seen through the reflection on a vehicle's side mirror, with a backdrop of snow and leafless trees.
Three people snowboarding, one holding a snowboard, smiling and wearing winter gear and goggles in snowy weather, in black and white.
A skier in a blue jacket is airborne performing an aerial trick at night during a snowboarding event, with snow falling and bright stadium lights illuminating the scene.
Two female athletes, smiling and celebrating, wearing winter sports gear including ski goggles, in front of a crowd of spectators. One woman is in a red jacket with sponsor patches, and the other in black, holding a helmet.
A skier in mid-air performing a jump against a clear blue sky over snow-covered mountains.
Two skiers racing downhill on a snow-covered slope with a stone wall in the background, one in a red jacket and helmet, the other in a blue jacket and helmet, both in motion.
A man in a black helmet and snowboard gear sitting on snow next to a black Jeep, with snowy slopes and barriers in the background.
A snowboarder airborne in mid-air against a clear blue sky at a snow-covered mountain park.
A person in red winter gear and a helmet with orange visor skiing through deep snow in a snowstorm.
Group of people celebrating outdoors in winter, wearing ski gear including helmets and gloves, with snowboards in the background.
Snowboarder performing a jump in mid-air near ski lift with snowy mountain background.
A freestyle skier wearing an orange jacket and a helmet performing an aerial trick at night during a competition with bright lights and a black sky.
A male snowboarder at a snow-covered mountain holding a snowboard with various sponsor logos, wearing a Wendy's racing jersey, gloves, a helmet, and goggles, smiling at the camera.
A skier in a white suit and black vest with the word 'Jeep' on it, standing on snow and waving. The photo is taken from an empty ski lift chair overhead, with snow-covered ground below.
Smiling woman wearing a snow helmet and goggles, dressed in beige winter gear, enjoying snowboarding activity in snowy environment.
A skier in a white jacket holding a medal, standing on a snowy slope with a snowboard, smiling at the camera after a competition.
A skier performing a jump off a snow ramp during a winter sports event against a clear blue sky.
A young woman in a red jacket with a helmet and gloves, smiling and crossing her arms in front of her chest, on snowboarding gear at a snowy outdoor event.
A woman wearing a blue helmet with Red Bull branding, pink ski goggles, a black winter jacket, and gloves, is in a snowy environment.
Two athletes competing in a snow slalom race, navigating around blue and red gates with ESPN Special Olympics Unified Sports branding on them.
Mountain snow with ski lift and crowd of people in winter clothing and helmets, some wearing goggles, at a snow resort with mountains in the background.
Snowboarder performing a trick in mid-air during a snowboarding event, with snow-covered mountains and a clear sky in the background, and bright stadium lights illuminating the scene.
Two Olympians hugging on the snow after a ski race, wearing bright red jackets and black helmets, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
Skiers compete in a slalom race on a snowy course with timing equipment and flags, surrounded by trees and spectators.
Two people in winter clothing watching a snowboarding video on a screen outdoors with snowy mountains in the background.
Snowboarder celebrating with a snowboard raised above her head on a snow slope at night, wearing winter gear and a mask, with bright lights illuminating the scene.
Close-up of a woman wearing ski goggles with iridescent lenses, snowflakes in the air, and her mouth slightly open.
A woman in face mask and camouflage jacket helping a skier fill their ski boots at a snowy mountain resort.
A skier performing a flip in mid-air at night during a snow event with trees and floodlights in the background.
A skier jumps off a snowy overhang in a ski resort, with a large sign reading 'Jeep' partially visible in the snow.
A skier performs a trick on a rail at a snowy ski resort, with a camera in the foreground capturing the action and a blue sky above.
A person in a black helmet and black jacket hugs a young person in a white helmet and red jacket, with snow falling around them.
Skier standing with arms raised on snow-covered slope, wearing a black vest with
A group of people wearing winter gear and goggles kneeling on snow, working on a red snowboard, with a ski resort in the background.
A female skier in black gear and pink goggles racing at night under bright lights, snow falling.
A skier in a blue jacket is performing a trick on a rail during a night snowboarding competition at the X Games, with snow falling and a black banner with logos in the background.
A skier in mid-air performing a jump at a snow park during X Games Aspen with a large snow structure bearing the X Games Aspen and Jeep logos, against a clear blue sky.
A female snowboarder in winter gear and helmet, smiling, with 'X Games Aspen' logos in the background.
A snowboarder in mid-air performing a trick during a night snowboarding competition with bright lights and a snow-covered track.
Snowboarder mid-air performing a trick at a snow event, with spectators and event banners in the background.
A skier holding skis and wearing a black helmet, goggles, and a medal at an outdoor event with a Jeep banner in the background.
A skier performing an aerial trick on a ramp at a snow park during the daytime with a clear blue sky.
A person in ski gear, wearing a helmet with a camera, is holding a snowboard with a sign attached to it, in a snowy outdoor setting.
A person wearing a helmet and winter clothing falling on snow while skiing or snowboarding, with skis and poles visible.
Group of excited young adults cheering at a snowy outdoor event, some holding signs, with ski lift in the background.
A person in a wheelchair wearing a blue jacket, yellow gloves, and a helmet with a GoPro, preparing for a snow race on a snowy track with a photographer in the background.
A group of people in a snowy outdoor setting, some wearing ski goggles and winter clothing, holding a colorful sign that says, 'What's your DIn at bro?' The background features snow-covered mountains and clear blue skies.
Skier performing a jump at night during the X Games, with snow-covered terrain, a large blue banner, and several photographers and officials nearby.
A snowboarder in a black helmet and goggles, wearing a black bib with the Wendy's and X Games logos, skiing on snow.
Smiling male athlete in blue jacket and yellow gloves holding a medal while kneeling on snow with ski equipment, at a winter sports event, with a ski jump ramp and other participants in the background.
Three snowboarders standing on a winners' podium at night, celebrating their placement at a snowboarding competition. The person in the center is on the top step holding a snowboard above their head, while the other two are on either side, each holdi
Crowd of spectators watching a nighttime ski event at a snow-covered slope illuminated by bright lights.
Nighttime snowboarding event at a ski facility with illuminated ramps and spectators in the foreground.
Two male snowboarding athletes in black and white gear, wearing helmets and masks, are taking a selfie on a snowy slope at night, with a crowd and event banners in the background.
A freestyle skier is performing a handstand trick on a rail at a snowy ski park, wearing a black helmet and black outfit.
A skier performing a jump in a snowboarding event at night, with spectators and event banners visible in the background.
A snowboarder wearing a helmet, goggles, and winter gear shaking hands with a fan at the Aspen Snowmass X Games event at night, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
A skier mid-air performing a trick at a snow-covered ski jump under a clear blue sky with leafless trees in the background.
Two women speaking into microphones at an outdoor event at night, with a crowd in the background.
Person in black winter clothing using a snow shovel on a mounded snow ramp with a clear blue sky in the background.
A man in winter gear drinking from a can while standing on a snow-covered surface, with snow falling around him and a cameraman recording him.
Skier and snowboarder performing jumps on a snowy ski slope with mountains in the background, view from a ski lift.
A person wearing red and black snowboard gear, including a helmet, goggles, and gloves, is snowboarding in deep snow.
Three snowboarders standing on winners' podium at night during X Games Aspen, holding medals, with snow-covered slope and bright lights in the background.
A smiling male snowboarder wearing a helmet and black hoodie with the Jeep logo, holding a medal, standing on a snow-covered ramp at night with bright lights overhead.
A man in snowboarding gear holding a snowboard and smiling on a snowy mountain.
A snowboarder wearing a helmet, goggles, and winter gear performs a trick in mid-air on a snow-covered skatepark at night, illuminated by floodlights.
Close-up of a person wearing a reflective off-road motorcycle helmet and orange jacket, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A skier wearing a black helmet with Monster Energy logo, orange reflective goggles, and a dark jacket smiling outdoors on snow.
A person wearing a helmet and goggles snowboarding through fresh snow, creating a spray of snow behind them.
A snowboarder in a red jacket and black helmet executing a jump in mid-air at a snowboarding event during dusk, with spectators and event banners in the background.
A person snowboarding on a snow-covered slope with a clear sky background.
Young man with long blond hair, wearing a patriotic headband, smiling and covering his face with his hands, holding a medal with the words 'Peace, Love, Taste' and a globe in the center, outdoors on a snowy day.
A snowboarder in winter gear, wearing a helmet and colorful reflective goggles, smiling and holding a snowboard with logos, in front of a vehicle with snow in the background.
A skier is performing a trick on a rail in a snow-covered terrain park on a clear day.
A skier wearing a black helmet with Monster Energy logo, orange jacket, and goggles, raising their arms in victory or celebration on a snowy slope.
A skier in mid-air performing a trick at a snowboarding or skiing competition.
A snow grooming machine on a ski slope with snow-making towers, lights, and sponsor banners at the X Games event, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A skier in black gear and a helmet jumps off a snow ramp during a snowboarding or skiing event at X Games, with a red Jeep vehicle and blue signs in the background.
A skier performing a jump high in the air on a snowy slope, with trees blurred in the foreground.
A skier dressed in black and white gear glides down a snowy slope during a race, raising one arm in excitement as they navigate past a ski race gate with a Jeep advertisement.
A skier performing a jump during a nighttime competition at the X Games, with a large crowd watching in the background.
Young male athlete wearing a winter hat, goggles, and earbud, with snow blowing in the cold outdoor setting.
A skier airborne at night during a ski competition, with stadium lights and spectators in the background.
A skier with arms raised celebrating on a snowy slope, wearing a helmet and a jersey with "SHRED HATE" on the back.
A skier performing an aerial trick during a night snowboarding competition at X Games, wearing an orange and black outfit with a helmet and goggles, with spectators and event banners in the background.
Snowboarders in winter gear smiling and high-fiving in a snowy forest.
A skier is mid-air performing a trick above a snow-covered slope with a clear blue sky in the background, while two other skiers watch nearby.
A young man wearing skiing gear and goggles, smiling and holding a medal with a circular design and a globe icon in the center, outdoors in a snowy environment.
Skier in blue jacket and black pants crashing in deep snow, with a snowboard beside them on snowy mountain slope.
Ski resort with snow-covered ski jumps, tents, banners, and people, including a snowmobile and a person in a yellow vest in the foreground.
A skier in mid-air performing a jump at the X Games, with a crowd of spectators and event banners in the background.
A skier falling during a ski run with a ski lift in the foreground and trees in the background.
Ski slope with multiple ski lifts and a crowd of spectators at the base during an evening event.
A male athlete wearing a helmet with Monster Energy logo, a black and yellow jacket, and a vest with Verizon logo, holding a medal close to his chest and looking down in an outdoor setting.
Snowboarder in snow gear on a snowboard preparing for a run at a snowy ski resort, with ski lift equipment nearby.
Snowboarder mid-air performing a trick off a ramp with Verizon logo, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and cloudy sky at a winter sports event.
A person snowboarding down a snowy slope, wearing a black helmet, red and black jacket, and dark pants. There are blurred trees and snow-covered terrain in the background.
View of a ski or snowboarding halfpipe at the X Games, with snow ramp and large blue X Games sign, surrounded by trees and tall lights, in the background.
Group of snowboarders and skiers in snow gear on a snowy mountain, some posing and smiling, with snow-covered ground and ski lift towers in the background.
A smiling male snow sports athlete wearing goggles, a beanie, and a Wendy's jacket, holding a medal with a cross-shaped design.
A skier in red gear mid-air performing an inverted jump on a snow-covered slope, viewed through a ski lift chair in the foreground. Tall evergreen trees are seen in the background against a pinkish sky.
Skiing equipment, including skis and poles, standing upright against a rack at a snowy ski resort, with ski slopes and chairlifts in the background.
Skier at the starting gate at the X Games Aspen, snow on the ground, people in winter gear, one skier smiling, snowy trees in the background.
Two skiers in winter gear, wearing helmets and goggles, prepare to ski at a snowy outdoor event, with snow-covered trees and people in the background.
A young male athlete wearing a blue beanie, ski goggles, and winter sports gear, holding a medal, smiling, and standing outdoors in a snowy environment.
A person skiing downhill on a snowy slope at night with snow falling, illuminated by bright stadium lights, and a Monster Energy banner on the side.

Past X Games Coverage

My journey with X Games goes back several years. In X Games 2020, I documented the event for Aspen Snowmass, capturing the synergy between athlete performance and the lifestyle of winter sports culture. That work focused not only on jaw-dropping tricks, but also on behind-the-scenes snapshots and crowd energy.

In X Games 2019, my images explored the community vibe that surrounds the event—snowstorms, headliners, and quiet moments under stadium lights—reminding us that it’s not just about sport, but the culture that comes with it.