Connection – June 2024
Thayla and Daniele soak up the sun at adaptive paddleboarding.
The Latest at Challenge Aspen
Western Slope Socials, Ride for the Pass
For the second year in a row veterans tackled the formidable Independence Pass on bikes at the annual Ride for the Pass event.
The Western Slope Socials are a series of low-cost weekend-long adaptive recreation adventures for Colorado-based veterans with disabilities.
The next Western Slope Social will be Intro to Mountain Biking.
Visit our website to learn more about Western Slope Socials and check out the full summer schedule.
Summer Programs
Music & Dance Camp
Only a few spots left in Music & Dance Camp!
July 8-12
The Arts Campus at Willits
This week-long music and dance intensive celebrates and encourages individual expression through music and theater. The week culminates in an original theater production that fills the house year after year.
This year’s show will be a classic Shakespearean tale with a Taylor Swift twist:
“Love Story: A Swifties Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Mark your calendars for the performance, July 12th at TACAW. Attendance is free and open to the public.
Summer Locals Program
Registration for the Summer Locals Program is now LIVE!
8 weeks of 3x per week facilitated adaptive recreation and social activities for adults with disabilities.
Scholarships available! For questions or additional information contact Callie, cdickson@challengeaspen.org
The Challenge Aspen team competing in cycling at Special Olympics Western Slope Regionals.
Rocky Mountain Retreats
Registration is open for the following Rocky Mountain Retreats, multi-day, cost-free programs open to any veteran with a VA disability rating:
- Advanced Archery
- Intro to Mountain Biking *These retreats are limited to 8 participants Contact Ryan with questions, camo@challengeaspen.org
Volunteer
Join us this summer to get active, get outside and make new friends volunteering with Challenge Aspen.
Come support a variety of activities including adaptive paddle boarding and cycling, Music & Dance Camp, veteran’s retreats, special events, and more!
Learn more about volunteering with Challenge Aspen.
Are you ready for the volunteer experience of a lifetime? Come be part of the magic at music and dance camp!
Volunteers are paired one on with a performer for the entire week. If you have the availability please consider donating your time to this meaningful and marvelous performance. Volunteers are also needed for set design and costumes.
Contact Erin: erin@challengeaspen.org.
Events
Come together to celebrate, to connect, to dine, to dance, and to challenge what you thought was possible while raising awareness and mission-critical funds for Challenge Aspen.
Together, we can move mountains.
July 21 | 6 pm Buttermilk Mountain Lodge, Aspen
The event will include dinner, interactive adaptive experiences, a live auction, a paddle raise, and lively entertainment. Tickets sell out early, get yours today!
Join Challenge Aspen to learn about adaptive mountain biking at the El Dorado Spirits & Legends night.
June 19 | 7 pm El Dorado, Carbondale
10% of proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen
Roaring Fork Valley local’s favorite night of the year is back! A $20 donation at the door unlocks 50% off the entire Kenichi Snowmass menu.
June 20 | 5:00 pm Kenichi Snowmass
Don’t miss out! Make a reservation ahead of time on Open Table.
Join us for a round at the Snowmass Club where all proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen’s year-round adaptive programs for people with disabilities.
August 12 | 9 am | Snowmass Club, Snowmass
Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a series of on-course challenges for a chance to win amazing prizes, and will be treated to complimentary food and beverages thanks to event sponsors.
