Freestyle aerials is a thrilling skiing discipline where athletes perform acrobatic jumps off specially designed ramps, executing flips and twists at high altitudes before landing on a steep, groomed hill. Competitors are judged on the difficulty of their tricks, execution, and landing.
The "triple jump," the largest and most challenging ramp in aerial skiing, launches athletes to heights of up to 50 feet, allowing for intricate, multi-flip, multi-twist combinations. Here, Ashton completes a back-Lay-Tuck-Full for the first time on snow—a huge accomplishment in the sport. This feat showcases his exceptional skill, strength, and dedication, especially at such an advanced level of competition.