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Australia's Scotty James Soars in Snowboard Halfpipe Finals
2024-11-17
Australia's Scotty James truly stood out during the men's snowboard halfpipe finals on the final day of the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. This remarkable event took place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, as captured by Ryan Sederquist from the Vail Daily News. In a significant partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, X Games has introduced a thrilling addition - free nightly live music to their newly launched Street Style Pro event.

Enhancing Action Sports with Music

Set to unfold at Copper Mountain Resort in conjunction with the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix from December 20th to 21st, the X Games Street Style Pro will showcase some of the finest skiers and snowboarders competing under the glow of lights on a one-of-a-kind, urban-inspired competition course. Local electronic music powerhouses Break Science and SunSquabi are set to bring the evening to a close with their free musical performances. This event is a part of an ongoing collaboration between X Games and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, aiming to offer more avenues for action sports athletes to compete.

Friday's Musical Extravaganza

Break Science will take the stage at Copper from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20th. Their electrifying performance is expected to add a vibrant energy to the evening, setting the tone for the weekend of action sports competitions. This marks a significant moment as it will be the first time a Grand Prix has incorporated live music since 2010. The combination of snowboarding and music creates a unique atmosphere that is sure to captivate both athletes and spectators alike.

During this time, the daytime Toyota U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe event will be in full swing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same venue. X Games competitions will then commence from 5 - 9 p.m. each evening, with musical appearances from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. All of this action will be freely accessible to the public, making it a truly inclusive event.

Saturday's Musical Delight

SunSquabi will grace the stage at Copper from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21st. Their unique musical style is sure to enhance the already exciting atmosphere of the weekend. The evening of December 20th will feature emerging talent from the U.S. Revolution Tour, U.S. Ski & Snowboard's development series. These young athletes will compete for a chance to make it to the pro final on December 21st.

The winners of the X Games Street Style Pro and Grand Prix halfpipe competitions at Copper Mountain will automatically secure a spot at X Games Aspen 2025, which is scheduled to take place at Aspen's Buttermilk Ski Resort from January 23 - 25. This provides a significant opportunity for these athletes to showcase their skills on a larger stage.

Additional details regarding the X Games Street Style Pro at Copper and X Games Aspen 2025 will be forthcoming and can be found on XGames.com. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and make sure to mark your calendars for this unforgettable event.

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