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Aspen's Alex Ferreira competing for more than gold

Aspen Public Radio | By Carolyn Sackariason

Published January 28, 2016 at 5:00 AM MST

21-year-old Alex Ferreira is a two-time bronze medalist in the mens' ski super pipe event at the Winter X Games. He will compete tonight and is going for gold. He spoke with Aspen Public Radio about how growing up here has boosted his abilities.