Aaron Blunck

Aaron Blunck, a native of Crested Butte, Colorado, was born on April 12, 1996, in Englewood, Colorado. His connection to skiing began at 18 months old in Crested Butte, a town where his grandfather founded the local ski school and both his mother and grandfather served as ski instructors. Blunck developed his skills with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. He quickly progressed through the ranks, participating in the Youth Olympic Games in 2012 where he secured a medal. His early career also saw him earn his first World Cup podium placement in 2013, indicating significant potential in competitive freestyle skiing.

Blunck’s professional career includes notable achievements such as being a three-time Olympian, representing the U.S. at the Sochi (2014), PyeongChang (2018), and Beijing (2022) Winter Olympic Games. In each of these appearances, he consistently finished seventh in halfpipe skiing. He has also achieved two Halfpipe World Championship titles in 2017 and 2019, demonstrating his sustained high-level performance. Blunck has accumulated four X Games medals, further solidifying his standing in the sport. These results highlight a career marked by consistent competition at the highest levels of freestyle skiing. Off the slopes, Blunck resides in Crested Butte, Colorado, with his wife Morgan.