In Aspen, Colorado this month athletes from around the world will be competing in the Winter X Games 12 for $1 million – the first million dollar purse in X Games history. Medalists will see the largest increase, with first-place finishers receiving 50 per cent more than last year and the Winter X Games overall prize purse increasing by 38 per cent from last year.

The competition will take place January 24 – 27 and will be airing live from Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass, CO on ESPN and ABC. Check your local listings from times.