CHALLENGE ASPEN CELEBRATES THIRTY YEARS

Three Decades of Impact, Countless Memories, and a Future Still Waiting to be Written

THE NEXT HEADLINE IS YOURS TO WRITE

This year, we are celebrating 30 years of Challenge Aspen. But how do you capture all of the wonderful things that have happened in that time? Since 1995, we have opened doors to adventure for over 18,000 people and awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships. In the end we realized that the best way to celebrate this milestone was by sharing the stories of people who have found hope, healing and opportunity through our programs – and those who continue to do so today.

For three decades, donors like you have made every milestone possible. As you look back through the years with us, I invite you to help write the next headline by giving to Challenge Aspen today.

LINDSAY CAGLEY, Chief Executive Officer

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YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION FOR 30 YEARS

$4.5M+

in scholarships awarded since 1995

over 18,000

people served since 1995

74%

receive financial aid

70% of days

include financial assistance

100+

disability types served

100% of veterans

receive complete or partial financial aid

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OUR LEGACY IS IN THE STORIES YOU HELPED MAKE POSSIBLE

“We had one sit-ski and a couple of crutch skis for stand-up amputees. I still remember the day Amanda was buried in toilet paper being fitted for a sit-ski. The Snowmass mountain manager said, ‘We need to do something about this.’”

— Houston Cowan, Co-Founder, Aspen Times, 2025

“From my first turns in a bright vest to skiing black diamonds, Challenge Aspen taught me that possibility has no limits.”

— Laura Forbes, Participant Testimonial

“Challenge Aspen has allowed Max to not just participate alongside his peers in school, but to excel, especially on ski days. It gave him purpose, allowing him to participate in outdoor activities like any other child in the valley. I can’t imagine where we’d be without them.”

— Katie Grange, Mother of Max, Aspen Times, 2025

“CAMO has guided me on an incredible journey—from cruising groomed runs to confidently riding the Superpipe at Buttermilk. It enriched my skills and fostered deep connections with fellow veterans who share a passion for adventure. The camaraderie and support have turned challenges into cherished memories and lasting friendships.”

— Chad Prichard, Veteran, Participant Testimonial

“I hope they (the students) gain what I gained, and that was a level of confidence that is unimaginable.”

— Joseph Gray, Teacher at Tennessee School for the Blind & Paralympian Track & Field, Aspen Times, 2022

“Challenge Aspen is an amazing organization that opens up the world of skiing and outdoor adventure to populations that otherwise would never get the opportunity. As a teacher of individuals with disabilities, I know how few opportunities exist for them to engage. We are extremely grateful for the love and generosity that make it all possible.”

— Christopher Ducharme, Teacher at Tennessee School for the Blind during their annual senior trip with Challenge Aspen

“Once I found out about adaptive skiing, it wasn’t feeling like life was over anymore. There was hope. It gave me something to hold on to and something to look forward to. It gave me something to live for.”

— Mary Porter, Army Veteran with ALS, Aspen Times, 2023

“I had a stroke fourteen months ago… Before my time on skis with Coby I had four goals— driving a car, riding a bike, skiing, and fly-fishing. I’ve now knocked one off the list. Even if I never ski again, I know it will be my decision and not a result of the stroke, which means a lot to me.”

— Dave Hardin, Participant Testimonial

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