Having been to both the Summer and Winter X-Games, I have to say that I prefer the Winter version. Not that the Summer wasn’t cool– well, to be honest, that’s a reason for subtracting a star; put up some damn shade, ESPN. None of the bleachers had shade, in either the music venue, or the grandstands overlooking competition. Food vendors were kind of lackluster as well, in my opinion. In a town that is known for its culinary inspirations and plethora of food trucks, you’d think you could have better options than an $ 8 grilled cheese. Another subtracted star for your music– Nicki Minaj, really?!? That’s not all that conducive to the this sport or crowd. Kudos for Metallica, though. Plus, why put the main stage a literal mile walk away from the competitive field? There was so much open area passed on that long, pointless walk. Also, the timing of the daytime musical acts was very poor– why not schedule acts to perform during competitive breaks, not during actual completion; you’re forced to make a choice. You did do a good job with ample portos, and having a fair amount of actual pottys available. Also with water stations. You offered plenty of meet-n-greets with athletes, which was great for attendees. There was also a good amount of sponsors and swag for people to enjoy. So, it wasn’t all bad.
