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Venue Hours The venue will be open to guests and spectators during the following dates and times:
Thursday, Jan. 24: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 26: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 27: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Parking and Shuttles Event Parking for X Games Aspen 2013 is located at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, (North side of Hwy 82 & Brush Creek Road) west of the Airport. X Games shuttles will run continuously from the Brush Creek Intercept Lot to the X Games venue at Buttermilk Mountain 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. from Jan. 24 - 27.
Shuttles will also run from Downtown Aspen and Snowmass to Buttermilk from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and from Aspen Highlands to Buttermilk from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from Jan. 24-27. There will be no direct transportation to/from Buttermilk to Highlands after 4:30 p.m. Guests can take a regularly scheduled bus into Aspen and transfer to an X Games bus at the Ruby Park location. Outbound shuttles to the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, Aspen and Snowmass will run 45 minutes after the last competition concludes.
There is no charge for parking at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot or for the Shuttle Service to the venue. Pay parking is available in downtown Aspen.
* -- NOTE: Regularly scheduled RFTA shuttles (www.rfta.com) can bring you to the venue should you park in the Brush Creek Intercept Lot prior to 8 a.m. The last X Games shuttle departs from the venue's main entrance 45 minutes after the last competition concludes each night.
Bus Service RFTA provides extensive and free bus service around the town of Aspen. Shuttles run continuously during peak morning and afternoon hours. Call 970-925-8484 or go to www.rfta.com for more information. There will be a direct X Games bus 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. from Ruby Park Station (downtown Aspen) to/from Buttermilk Mountain. Anyone requiring transportation outside of Aspen/Snowmass, such as Glenwood Springs, Carbondale or Basalt, should reference RFTA for assistance.
Food and Drink Bumps Lodge outdoor patio concessions along with a full-service restaurant indoors. Concessions will also be provided on-site near the Snowmobile competition course and the Inn at Aspen patio, which will offer an outdoor seating area. **This is an alcohol-free event. Absolutely no alcohol can be brought into the venue or purchased on-site** Weather The weather in the Aspen area can be highly dependent on the time of day. Please be prepared and keep in mind that you will very likely require (much) warmer clothing after dusk. Drop Area Guests can be dropped off at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. Take Hwy 82, turn at Owl Creek Rd and take first left into Buttermilk Parking Lot. Drop Area is for loading and unloading only. NO parking or waiting.
ADA ADA drop-off is available at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. Take Highway 82, turn onto Owl Creek Rd. and take first left into Buttermilk Parking Lot. Follow signs toward the ADA/VIP Drop-off/Pick-Up location. A designated wheelchair viewing area has been established at the patio deck of Bumps Lodge. Staff in the Guest Services tent will be available to escort an individual to the wheelchair viewing area. Please locate a Guest Services representative at the venue entrance or go to the Guest Services tent located in X Fest for information and assistance.
Driving Directions From Denver: Take I-70 West to Glenwood Springs (Exit 116). Proceed South on Hwy 82 to Brush Creek Road and park at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot. Free shuttles will take you to and from the event.
From Grand Junction: Take I-70 East to Glenwood Springs (Exit 116). Proceed South on Hwy 82 to Brush Creek Road and park at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot. Click here to see a venue map, X Fest details and more.