X GAMES MEDIA GUIDE 2020 WELCOME January 22, 2020 Dear Friends: It is our pleasure to welcome you back to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado – the iconic home of X Games for 19 years! The X Games winter event has delivered the world’s most progressive action sports content and unique festival experience for fans on-site and around the globe for 23 straight years. The 2020 edition of X Games Aspen will further that legacy of providing a stage for the world’s best athletes and a top-tier billing of urban and electronic musical talent. Furthering the X Games’ commitment to Special Olympics Unifi ed Sports, X Games Aspen will also add a Special Olympics Unifi ed Skiing event this year. X Games Aspen has featured a fan-favorite Special Olympics Unifi ed Snowboarding event for fi ve years and added Special Olympics Unifi ed BMX Racing in Minneapolis in 2019, as well. X Games Aspen will kick o a full year of X Games events and World of X Games content in 2020. Following the Aspen event, X Games will head to China for the country’s inaugural winter event, X Games Chongli, in February. In March, X Games Norway will celebrate its fi fth year. The summer sports then take center stage as X Games returns for its second year in Shanghai in May, and its fourth year in Minneapolis in July. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great time at X Games Aspen, and we hope to see you at all the X Games events in 2020! Sincerely, Jimmy Pitaro President, ESPN and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks FOLLOW @XGames 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Communications Sta Contacts ..................................................................................................... 4 Credential and Press Center Information ....................................................................................... 5-6 X Games Fact Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 7 X Games Music Overview ................................................................................................................. 9 Music Fact Sheet ............................................................................................................................... 10 Telecast & Coverage Schedule ......................................................................................................... 12-13 Talent Bios ........................................................................................................................................ 14-16 TV Technology Fact Sheet ................................................................................................................ 18-19 Sport Descriptions Ski ............................................................................................................................................. 20-21 Snowboard .............................................................................................................................. 21-23 Snowmobile ............................................................................................................................ 24 Snow Bike ................................................................................................................................ 24-25 Aspen Snowmass Fast Facts ............................................................................................................ 27 Colorado Athlete List ........................................................................................................................ 28 X Games Aspen 2019 Medalists ....................................................................................................... 29 Athletes to Watch ............................................................................................................................. 30-33 World of X Games ............................................................................................................................. 34-35 Shred Hate ......................................................................................................................................... 36 ESPN Images ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Sponsors ............................................................................................................................................ 38-39 Executive Bios ................................................................................................................................... 40 X Games Facts and Feats ................................................................................................................ 42-45 Guest Services Information ............................................................................................................ 46-49 Media Coverage Agreement ........................................................................................................... 52-53 Course Illustrations .......................................................................................................................... 54-56 Competition Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 58-60 X Games Map .................................................................................................................................... 62-63 3 COMMUNICATION STAFF CONTACTS STAFF LIST CELL PHONE NUMBER Danny Chi, ESPN ................................................................................................................... 310-500-5699 Grace Coryell, ESPN .................................................................................................................818-585-3696 Olivia Wilson, ESPN .................................................................................................................904-303-3538 Je Hanle, Aspen Skiing Company ...................................................................................... 970-300-7022 PRESS CENTER MANAGERS SMB PRESS OFFICERS LaRae Marsik Rachel Core Lisa Swift Bailey Wilson MEDIA ZONE MANAGERS PHOTO COORDINATORS Mpu Dinani Brooks Sneed Chas Coryell Vanessa Mejia Zach Tobias SBD PRESS OFFICERS Jordan Nommay Ashley Smith Chelsea DuDeVoire MEDIA CREDENTIAL CHECK-IN Daniel Montemurro SKI PRESS OFFICERS Monique Hauck-Mitchell MUSIC PR Melany Muro Alastair Duncan Max Frieser Devin Perales All X Games results, releases and photos for editorial use can be found on www.ESPNPressRoom.com. 4 X GAMES ASPEN 2020 CREDENTIAL & PRESS INFORMATION MEDIA CREDENTIALS Media credentials may be picked up beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. MT at the Credential Center, which is located in the Hideout building at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. All persons should be prepared to present photo ID and business card upon picking up credentials. Freelancers should be prepared to present an assignment letter when picking up credentials. All credentials are non-transferable. Any person found in violation of this policy will be subject to immediate revocation of his or her credential and may result in being barred from future X Games events. Credential Center Hours Wednesday, Jan. 22 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. *NOTE: No media credentials will be issued after 6 p.m. from Wednesday-Saturday. Media checking in after 12 p.m. MT on Sunday, Jan. 26 will need to make separate arrangements with the X Games PR team. Please plan accordingly to ensure your arrival and check-in prior to all evening practices and competitions. PRESS CENTER The X Games Aspen Press Center is located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in a large tent to the east of the swimming pool at the Inn at Aspen. The Press Center is equipped with workspace for credentialed media members. The Press Center also features televisions with live event feeds, sofas and refreshments. In addition, all start lists will be available prior to start of competition and all event results and releases will be available at the Press Center. Press Center Hours Wednesday, Jan. 22 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 9 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. X Games sta members will be at the Press Center at all times to assist with any questions, as well as to provide a wide range of services including athlete information, event history and interview scheduling. EVENT ACCESS Access to media corrals at X Games Aspen is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Credentialed media members should plan on arriving to practices and competitions early to ensure a spot in the media corrals. Media members should also be prepared to stand for long periods of time on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions. Competition courses and media corrals are accessible by ski/ snowboard or by foot ONLY. You will be responsible for obtaining your own equipment. Still photographers should try to shoot practice sessions as much as possible in addition to event competitions. Practices o er the best access to athletes as well as greater access to courses. 5 CREDENTIAL & PRESS CENTER INFORMATION Filmers and videographers will only be allowed to shoot practice, interviews and lifestyle elements – no fi lming of prelims, qualifi ers, eliminations and fi nals is allowed. Photographers should also be prepared to shoot on uneven