LOCALS SKI PROGRAM - WINTER 2023/2024
At Challenge Aspen, we believe that access, participation and community integration are the keys to healing and establishing rewarding lives for those with disabilities. We welcome and encourage any individual with a physical and/or cognitive disability to enroll in our recreational and competition Locals Program, regardless of gender or age. All programs take place on Snowmass Mountain. Participants must be able to ski independently, but will be paired one-on-one, with a trained buddy throughout the season.
Challenge Aspen participates in Special Olympics (competition dates are not confirmed for 2023/24) and we will train those interested in racing. We recognize that not everyone wants to race, but might rather enjoy just being on the mountain enjoying their experience without competition in mind. Either way, we’re here to make it happen.
Please click the button below for the Online Locals Ski Program Application.
NOTE: Challenge Aspen prefers online applications for a more streamlined process, but if you prefer to pay via check, a paper application is available at the bottom of the page.
2023/2024 Winter Locals Protocol
- All Protocols apply to Participants and Volunteers.
- All dates are for the afternoon only: 11:00am-3:00pm
- The program will start the first week of January, but if you want to ski earlier (outside of the CA program), your pass will work and you can ski with family or friends.
- Everyone must follow office rules – gatherings will take place outside front of office.
- No lunches provided, please bring your own lunch or lunch money
- Breaks will take place on the mountain, not in the Challenge Aspen office
- Come dressed to ski –jackets will be checked out to participants on first day or prior to beginning of season, in January, and kept for the entire season
- Competition (Special Olympics & NASTAR Nationals) dates and information will be available closer to the start of the ski season.
SCHEDULE
Thursday program dates (8 Week Program):
January: 4th, 11th, 18th
February: 1st, 22nd, 29th
March: 7th
Saturday program dates (8 Week Program):
January: 6th, 13th, 20th
February: 3rd & 24th
March: 9th
**Each day is an afternoon half day from 11:00AM-3:00PM.
PRICING
1 Day/ week + NO Competitions: $100
1 Day/ week + Competitions: $200
2 Days/ week + NO Competitions: $200
2 Days/ week + Competitions: $400
Scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Please contact REC Program Director, Deb Sullivan at deb@challengeaspen.org for more information.
**Season passes (Alpine 1 or 2) are included in registration fees and can be upgraded for a small fee.
**Ski rental equipment included in registration fees, if needed.
**Challenge Aspen and Special Olympic forms and waivers required to participate.
**Spaces are limited, so priority will be given to those who have previously participated in The Challenge Aspen Local’s Ski Program.
PAPER APPLICATION
If you would like to pay over the phone or via check, please fill out the application below and email to deb@challengeaspen.org
Participant Name _______________________________________________
Parent Name_________________________ Phone: ____________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Street Address__________________________________________________
City________________________ Zip _____________
Email_________________________________________________________
Phone Number (s)_______________________________________________
Please CIRCLE the option you are choosing:
1 Day/ week + NO Competitions: $100
1 Day/ week + Competitions: $200
2 Days/ week + NO Competitions: $200
2 Days/ week + Competitions: $400
(Please circle) Thursdays Only Saturdays Only or Both Days
