The Latest at Challenge Aspen
Challenge Aspen’s Annual Gala
This year’s theme of Moving Mountains truly came to life amid the stunning backdrop of Buttermilk Mountain.Thank you to everyone who attended. This event raises mission-critical funds that make our year-round programs possible. We could not do what we do without the support of this extraordinary community. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Dr. Mary Porter, to Kyle Coon for emceeing the event, and to our generous table hosts.
Giving Tree
The fund-a-need online auction from the Gala is still open. Click the link below and please help us spread the word. Every dollar makes an impact.
Love Story: A Swifties Midsummer Night’s Dream
This year’s Music & Dance Camp was another resounding success. The combination of Taylor Swift and Shakespeare was absolutely electric.
Congratulations to all of the performers and to Director and Writer Michael Shoepe, and an enormous thank you to all of the volunteers.
Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO
CAMO recently hosted mountain biking and archery retreats for veterans.
The advanced archery retreat brought together seasoned bowhunters and target shooters for a couple days of practice, and ended with the Total Archery Challenge hosted at nearby Sunlight Mountain.
Introduction to mountain biking had beginner mountain bikers jumping head first to the sport under the guidance of certified coaches at the Snowmass Bike Park. The retreat gave these new riders the confidence and skills to start tackling the trails near their homes.
Special Olympics Cycling
Congratulations to the Challenge Aspen athletes who recently competed at Special Olympics Regionals in Grand Junction!
Mark Your Calendars
Summer Lawn & Garden Party
Friday, August 23
2-4 pm
June Bug Farm
Challenge Aspen invites participants and volunteers of its summer adaptive recreation program to June Bug Farm August 23rd to celebrate the end of a successful summer.
Contact Tikvah with questions: intern@challengeaspen.org
Saturday, August 10
Race start at Rio Grande Park at 8:30 am
Packet Pickup at 7:30 am
Thank you to Aspen High School seniors for choosing Challenge Aspen as the beneficiary for this event.
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.
Community
If you’ve been wondering what you’re going to do with yourself after the Olympics end, well, great news! You can cheer on the best adaptive athletes in the world at the Paralympics, which kick off on August 28th.
Make sure to watch local athlete Kyle Coon compete in the men’s visually-impaired triathlon. The triathlon events are currently scheduled to take place September 1st and 2nd. All Paralympic events will be streaming on Peacock.
