Once notified that I had been selected as one of the seven Challenge Aspen interns for the 2013-14 winter season, I was filled with a variety of emotions: excitement, nervousness, and gratitude for such a unique opportunity. Now, six weeks later, I realize I could not have ever imagined how the world of adaptive sports
Winter Report: We’re off to a phenomenal start to the season. The snow has been great so far but we can always use more…so THINK SNOW! In camp news, the Tennessee School for the Blind brought out their senior class in early December to ski with Challenge Aspen for the 15th consecutive year. After 3
New Training Dates Coming Soon! Volunteers are a critical part of Challenge Aspen, and we, as an organization, cannot operate without the dedication of those who willing give there time to our mission. Our volunteers foster, support and accommodate the physical and emotional needs of our disabled guests and safely assist in the operation of
You know who’s a fan of social media for non-profits and small businesses? This girl, right here. Having worked with several non-profits and small businesses throughout my working career has taught me to become very budget and trend savvy. It is vital for non-profits to take advantage of the resources right at their fingertips! But,
Check out Alex Bender, local El Jebel resident and Challenge Aspen athlete, as she is featured in a recent article in the Aspen Times! Bender is a gold medalist who will be heading to South Korea at the end of January to compete as an alpine skier in the Special Olympics World Games. To read
This year’s Chris Bove Memorial Uphill Challenge on Buttermilk Mountain is set for Sunday, March 3, 2013, with a start time at 7:30 a.m. The beneficiaries of this family-friendly event will be Challenge Aspen’s local scholarship program, for participants from the valley with disabilities, and the Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program of Denver (CHIP). The race
Check out Challenge Aspen’s very own Rodger Erlandson featured in the Aspen Daily News. Rodger is one of our long-time athletes and was shadowed for a day for an article about Challenge Aspen’s new program Challenge Autism. Challenge Autism is a program whose mission is to provide individuals on the Autism Spectrum with opportunities to improve
Outgoing interns with an intermediate to advanced skiing ability are now being hired for the winter season to help achieve Challenge Aspen’s goals. Eight On-Hill Interns will primarily spend their time skiing and inspiring participants. Responsibilities include: Assisting an instructor on a lesson Being a buddy for the day Skiing in a group setting during camp Some
SNOWMASS VILLAGE — Snowmass Village resident Adam Ross has been participating in Challenge Aspen summer camps for many years. He doesn’t join in the winter camps, which focus around skiing, but he has developed a relationship with people at the nonprofit and has even taken a part-time job there, running errands and taking care of
Aspen, Colo. (May 31, 2012) – Grammy® Award winners Vince Gill and Amy Grant, world renowned PGA Pro Fred Funk and the St. Regis Aspen are joining forces this summer to benefit Challenge Aspen, announcing the 9th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant Golf Classic to be held July 30th and 31st, 2012 at the
