Our Mission
Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives through year-round adaptive experiences for people with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.
Challenge Aspen creates life-changing opportunities by encouraging participation in activities designed to redefine limits, recognize abilities, and transfer newfound courage to everyday life.
Our Impact
1 in 4 adults
17,000+
since 1995
185
members participated in
FREE adaptive rec this year
3 & 82
and oldest participants
53%
receive donor-funded
scholarships*
3,326
in 2024
100+
4.5x
less likely to engage
in physical activity
Meet the Team
We are a group of outdoor enthusiasts that love what we do, and sharing outdoor experiences with all! Meet our staff and the people that make Challenge Aspen what it is!
Board of Directors
The Challenge Aspen Board of Directors is grateful to our participants and their families, donors, sponsors, and all our volunteers who help achieve our mission—creating possibilities for people with disabilities!
Jack Kennedy – President
Ben Moss – Treasurer
Patrick Tierney – Secretary
Morgan Fixel
Cameron Kennedy
Scott Kraemer
Tom McMahon
Scott Shannon, MD
Candice Stark
Richard Stettner
Beth Wojick
Join our team
Joining the Challenge Aspen team means embracing a dynamic teamwork environment, managing flexible schedules in a seasonal mountain town, and experiencing the satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of participants and their families.