Full Real Ski Episode to Air March 2 on ABC

Kicking off the Real Series Presented by Nexcare™ Brand 2019 schedule, Real Ski launched today, February 20, with six never-before-seen urban-freeskiing video parts debuting on XGames.com. A full World of X Games episode will air Saturday, March 2 on ABC, featuring all six video parts, behind-the-scenes footage and athlete interviews.

In each Real Series competition, athletes and filmer/editors form two-person teams to produce a never-before-seen video part in their own unique style. Each part debuts on XGames.com, where fans can watch and vote for their favorite video, and is celebrated across X Games social platforms. The competition culminates in a one-hour World of X Games episode featuring all of the contest’s video parts, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from a selection of the medalists and competitors.

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Skier: Alex Beaulieu-Marchand / Photo: Jocelyn Cadieux

The six Real Ski athletes and filmers competing are:

Phil Casabon / Brady Perron

Henrik Harlaut / Emil Granöö

Alex Beaulieu-Marchand / Antoine Caron

Pär “Peyben” Hägglund / Emil Larsson

Jake Mageau / Oliver Hoblitzelle

Kim Boberg / Andreas Olofsson

What began in 2010 with the debut of Real Street has expanded over the past 10 years into a five-sport competition series featuring next-level, original action sports video parts. The Real Series presented by Nexcare™ Brand now includes Real Ski, Real Snow, Real Street, Real BMX and Real Moto. The 2019 Real Series returns to the World of X Games content lineup on XGames.com and ABC, each competition will feature past Real Series winners and Fan Favorites, X Games medalists and up-and-coming athletes from around the world.

The schedule and athlete lineup is subject to change. More details will be available on XGames.com for fans or on www.espnmediazone.com for members of the media.

Follow @XGames on social media and join the conversation using #RealSki.

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Contacts:

Grace Coryell, ESPN Communications, [email protected], 213-405-4402

Olivia Wilson, ESPN Communications, [email protected], 213-405-4145