Pierpont also cited the Mount Snow Valley's large bed base and the size of the mountain as reasons for its selection. With ESPN's vision and professionalism and Mount Snow's expertise in hosting world-class televised events, this is going to be a huge win for ESPN, the athletes, Mount Snow and American Skiing Company. American Skiing Company Vice President for Partnership Marketing Chuck Steedman praised ESPN's vision in creating the Winter X Games. They show the passion and excitement of our sports. ESPN has been a significant force in raising awareness of skiing and snowboarding, which fits perfectly with our own efforts to grow the sports.
Additional sports are under consideration.
Mount Snow, Vermont, is a leader in the alpine cultural movement. It is the home of the East's first snowboard park, the East's first sponsored freeski team, and the East's first major freeski competition. ESPN, with its critically acclaimed sports news and information franchise, ground-breaking event coverage and growing portfolio of brand extensions, has established itself as The Worldwide Leader in Sports. Headquartered in Newry, Maine, American Skiing Company is the largest operator of alpine ski, snowboard and golf resorts in the United States.