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CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats

Explore new outdoor recreation activities or enhance your skills at current ones with a CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreat! These multi-day, cost-free programs are open to any veteran with a VA disability rating. Please review our eligibility guidelines before applying. Submitted applications are reviewed by the CAMO staff, and applicants considered will be contacted for an interview to see if a Rocky Mountain Retreat is a good fit for them.

Rocky Mountain Retreat PROGRAM DETAILS +

Challenge Aspen provides the following for all CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats:

  • Shared lodging
  • Ground transportation from Aspen Airport and for all activities
  • Breakfast (hotel), light lunch or snacks, and dinner
  • Professional activity instruction Required activity equipment (unless specified in retreat description)
  • Lift tickets or access fee

All CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a refundable $100 deposit to secure a spot. Upon completion of your retreat and survey, your deposit will be returned. Please see our cancellation policy.

To attend a Rocky Mountain Retreat trip:

  • Please review our Eligibility Guidelines
  • Fill out the Retreat Application
  • Email ngillette@challengeaspen.org or call (970) 923-0578 to speak with a CAMO staff member for further instruction.

2025 Retreats

Advanced Archery

Get ready to dial in your gear and sharpen your aim! This high-energy retreat kicks off with two days of shooting and fine-tuning at our private range in Basalt, then heads to Durango for two big days of fun competition at the legendary Total Archery Challenge at Purgatory Resort.
This retreat is designed for experienced archers who are confident and proficient in their abilities. Due to the challenging terrain and nature of the Total Archery Challenge event, it is not suitable for individuals who use wheelchairs or have significant mobility limitations.
A limited number of Hoyt Torrex loaner bows are available, however participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own archery equipment.

July 9th – 14th, 2025

Details

Challenge Aspen provides the following for all CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats:

  • Shared lodging
  • Ground transportation from Aspen Airport and for all activities
  • Breakfast (hotel), light lunch or snacks, and dinner
  • Professional activity instruction Required activity equipment (unless specified in retreat description)
  • Lift tickets or access fee

All CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a refundable $100 deposit to secure a spot. 

Introductions to Fly Fishing

Discover the serenity and skill of fly fishing in the heart of the Rockies. Taking place across the Gold Medal waters of the Roaring Fork Valley, this program offers a supportive and adaptive environment where participants can learn the fundamentals of fly fishing from experienced guides and instructors.
This retreat is designed for the aspiring fly fisher, who has limited or no experience.  This event is very adaptable, and suitable for most individuals regardless disability.
All necessary equipment is provided.

October 6th – 10th, 2025

Details

Challenge Aspen provides the following for all CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats:

  • Shared lodging
  • Ground transportation from Aspen Airport and for all activities
  • Breakfast (hotel), light lunch or snacks, and dinner
  • Professional activity instruction Required activity equipment (unless specified in retreat description)
  • Lift tickets or access fee

All CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a refundable $100 deposit to secure a spot. 

Introductions to Snowsports

Experience the magic of the mountain by learning the fundamentals of skiing or snowboarding in Snowmass!  Whether it’s your first time, or it’s been a long time – you’ll get 3 days of instruction to get you up to speed and having fun.

This retreat is designed for new skiers looking to build basic fundamentals, and is not suitable for people who can comfortably ski or snowboard at an intermediate or higher level.  It is our most adaptable retreat, and open to anyone of any ability.

December 14th – 19th, 2025

Details

Challenge Aspen provides the following for all CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats:

  • Shared lodging
  • Ground transportation from Aspen Airport and for all activities
  • Breakfast (hotel), light lunch or snacks, and dinner
  • Professional activity instruction Required activity equipment (unless specified in retreat description)
  • Lift tickets or access fee

All CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a refundable $100 deposit to secure a spot. 

PSIA Ski Instructor Boot Camp

In a partnership with the Professional Ski Instructors of America, CAMO invites 6 veterans currently involved in the snow sports world to work toward the opportunity to earn an Alpine Level 1 & Adaptive Level 1 certification.  This event consist of several virtual meetings and training sessions with your home mountain, that will lead up to a week in Snowmass for exams.
This retreat is designed for individuals already involved in the snow sports industry, including instructors, volunteers, mountain guides, and more.  Intermediate or above ski ability, and moderate athletic endurance is required.  Attendees are required to be paid members of the PSIA.

This retreat is available by professional recommendation only.  Please have the supervisor of the program you work with contact Nate at ngillette@challengeaspen.org.

March 2026

Details

Challenge Aspen provides the following for all CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats:

  • Shared lodging
  • Ground transportation from Aspen Airport and for all activities
  • Breakfast (hotel), light lunch or snacks, and dinner
  • Professional activity instruction Required activity equipment (unless specified in retreat description)
  • Lift tickets or access fee

All CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a refundable $100 deposit to secure a spot. 


Questions?
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Email camo@challengeaspen.org or call 970-923-0578 to speak with a CAMO staff member for further instruction.