Topic: Sports

Join Spencer and Oliver as they learn how to skeet shoot with the owner of Aspen Outfitting, Jon Hollinger.

There was no shortage of carnage at this year's Schnee Tag competition in Snowmass. Watch Plum crash and burn.

Jonathan Bastian, sports editor for Aspen Daily News, came by MNN to talk about local high school basketball teams the Aspen Skiers and the Basalt Lady Longhorns making it to the state playoffs, as well as the success of female racer Lindsey Vonn.

It's rare to tire of Aspen's fabulous four slopes, but if you are looking for an adventure that doesn't involve skis or a snowboard check out ice climbing with Aspen Expeditions. Join Kate as she overcomes her fear of heights to conquer a massive frozen waterfall with expert ice climber Dick Jackson.

Ali Kariotis is AVSC's Athlete of the Week. Twelve year-old Ali beat out all the girls ages 16 and under in dual moguls at the Telluride Rocky Mountain Divisional Championships. Her incredible fourth place finish means not only will she compete at the Junior Olympics, she will also be heading to the U.S. Freestyle National Championships to compete against the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.

Meet some of Aspen's finest athletes as they sweep through the 2008 Men's Curling (think bowling meets bocce on ice) Semifinals at the Aspen Ice Garden.

Jon Bastian, sports editor for Aspen Daily News, sat down with Steve Ketchum, coach of the Aspen High School's undefeated Varsity Basketball Team.

Here in Aspen we simply can not get enough of gravity defying-amplitude, just think: X Games, King of Quarters, Aspen/Snowmass Open, and now, the Bud Light Big Air Fridays. In its sixth year the eight week series, which kicks off Feb. 15 on Fanny Hill, invites skiers and riders to throw their best and biggest tricks. Spectators can look forward to 9s, 12s, and even a backflip or two, followed by live music from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and fireworks at 7 p.m.

Think you got what it takes to nab first place? Size up the competition from last year's Big Air Fridays by watching the piece below, then register by calling Aspen Skiing Co. at 925.1220.

Jon Bastian, sports editor for the Aspen Daily News, sat down with Kat Fitzpatrick and Emily Peetz from the Basalt Lady Longhorns basketball team to talk about their amazing season. To learn more about the Basalt Lady Linghorns check out Bastian's article "One Team, One Goal."

In its third year the Feb. 7-10 Aspen/Snowmass Open gives up-and-coming (and established) skiers and snowboarders a chance to get into the ESPN Winter X Games Slopestyle and Superpipe courses to compete for a prize purse of $50,000. And with so much money on the line, you better believe these skiers and riders are putting it all on the table with a whole lot of amped-up 9s, 12s, back flips, and more. Action-sports enthusiasts can expect big performances from locals Michael Olenick and Teddy Karlinski, as well as Sean Field, Mike Hornbeck, and Henrik Lampert to name a few. It may seem like a mini X Games—but we assure you that when you see these jibbers and jumpers in action, you’ll know they mean business.

Want to see what the action is all about? Check out our piece from day three of last year's Open, or check out our footage below from the first day of the 2007 Aspen/Snowmass Open.