Three-time Olympian and Colorado native, Aarron Blunk.
Aarron Blunk is a two-time world champion and holder of four X Games medals.
Skiing is in Aarron Blunk’s DNA—he started on skis at just 18 months old, inspired by his family’s deep roots in Crested Butte, Colorado.
From winning a Youth Olympic Games medal in 2012 to standing on his first World Cup podium in 2013, Aarron has been a dominant force in freestyle skiing.
Beyond his accolades, Aarron Blunck’s best memories include celebrating Team USA’s 2014 men’s slopestyle sweep and dreaming of guest-starring on Yellowstone. Today, he resides in Crested Butte with his wife Morgan, horses, and Frenchies, embracing life both on and off the mountain. Tune in for an inspiring story of passion, resilience, and the love for the great outdoors.
Aarron Shared About:
- His journey into skiing is steeped in family tradition, tracing back to his grandfather’s move from Switzerland to Crested Butte, Colorado, where he founded a ski school.
- His resilience shines as he recounts surviving and recovering from a devastating crash in a half-pipe, resulting in six broken ribs, a fractured pelvis, and internal injuries. Despite doctors’ grim expectations, he returned to competition in just two months.
- Competing at the X Games and traveling the world with his peers, Aaron reflects on his whirlwind rise, highlighting camaraderie and discipline as key factors in his success.