Accessibility Tools

Skip to main content

CAMO Western Slope Socials

The Western Slope Social series is tailored to provide accessible, affordable drop-in recreational activities for Colorado based veterans with permanent disabilities. These short programs run year-round, with activities changing with the seasons.  

Each Western Slope Social event has a limited number of spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, secured through payment of the registration fee. Prior to registration, please review our eligibility criteria and cancellation policy.  The registration fee encompasses shared lodging, dinners, activity instruction, and equipment.  Participants are responsible for their own transportation.  Currently, Western Slope Socials are not open to friends or family. 

These events begin on Friday’s at 5PM and go until Sunday at 1PM.

2025 Regional Programs

To attend a Western Slope Social, please review our Eligibility Guidelines and email us at camo@challengeaspen.org or call 970-923-0578 to speak with a CAMO staff member for further instruction.

Snowsports

Two days of skiing or snowboarding at Snowmass Resort. From never-ever to expert, you’ll jump into a small group lesson and explore new skills and new terrain. 

These socials are a good fit for anyone, of any ability level, and offer a wide variety of adaptive equipment. 

January 22nd – 24th, 2025
February 19th – 21st, 2025
March 15th 
– 17th, 2025

Pricing +

$200

Cost includes equipment rentals, lift tickets, group lessons, dinner, and shared lodging/breakfast. Cost is reduced to $100 without lodging/breakfast.

Road Biking

Join us for a day dedicated to bike set-up and a pre-event warm-up ride, leading up to your participation in Aspen’s annual “Ride for the Pass.” This unique event provides cyclists with the exclusive opportunity to ascend Independence Pass before it opens to cars.

Ideal for intermediate riders or those with moderate fitness levels, and a limited selection of adaptive road bikes are available.

May 15th – 17th 2024

Pricing +

$100

The cost covers bike rental, event entry, rider coaching, dinners, and shared lodging/breakfast. Cost is reduced to $50 without lodging/breakfast.

Mountain Biking

Experience two exhilarating days of downhill mountain biking at Snowmass Resort! Our skilled coaches will assist you in refining your skills and boosting your confidence, regardless of your experience level.

Perfect for individuals with basic bike riding ability and moderate fitness, this event also offers a limited selection of adaptive mountain bikes for greater accessibility. 

July 26th – 28th, 2025
August 16th – 18th, 2025

Pricing +

$150

The all-inclusive cost covers bike and safety gear rental, lift tickets, small group instruction, dinners, and shared lodging. Cost is reduced to $100 without lodging.

Golf

Join the Challenge Aspen community for our annual Golf Classic Fundraiser at the exclusive Snowmass Club!  Participants will spend the day prior playing at another course in the Roaring Fork Valley to get some practice in before the tournament. 

This event is a good fit for experienced golfers. 

Dates TBD

Pricing +

$100

Cost includes two days of golf (18 hole), dinners, and shared lodging/breakfast.  Participation in team fundraising goal is requested, but not required. Cost is reduced to $50 without lodging/breakfast.

Fly Fishing & Archery Camp-Out

Two days of fly-fishing and/or archery instruction in Basalt. Learn to shoot, or dial in your skills for archery season at our private range featuring static targets as well as a walk-through 3D range. Fly-fishing instruction is done on the Roaring Fork River, or the private stocked pond on-site.

This event is a good fit for anyone, of any ability level. 

September 12th – 14th, 2025

Pricing +

$50

Cost includes rental equipment, group instruction, and meals. This event offers camping availability on-site.  Participants are required to bring their own tent/sleeping pad/sleeping bag or small camper/van. No hotel lodging is provided. 


Questions?
Connect with us

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