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Challenge Aspen
Snowmass Village Mall, #309
Snowmass Village CO 81615
 
(970) 923-0578 (Tel/TTY)
 
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Recreational Activities : Adaptive Tours
Summer: You CAN... enjoy the Rockies in the summer! Challenge Aspen offers year-round programs, including a variety of summer camps for children, teens and adults. (Adult programs are also offered through our C.A.M.O. division.) Rocky Mountain summers are spectacular, and when the snow and ice begin to melt, Challenge Aspen pulls out the summer gear to offer everything from award-winning gold medal rivers for fly fishing and rafting to horseback riding, hiking and climbing. We have created summer camps both for the music, art and dance enthusiast and the outdoor adventurer in your family. Weeklong kids' camps provide the perfect setting, a knowledgeable staff and a safe, natural community where children are free to create memories of their own to share with their families at the end of a beautiful Colorado day. All Challenge Aspen summer camps are Day camps.

Winter: Taking advantage of its location at the Snowmass ski area and its partnership with Aspen Skiing Company, Challenge Aspen offers a variety of winter activities, including adaptive alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by adaptive-trained, PSIA/AASI-certified instructors. Lessons are available at all levels for individuals ages 4 and up who have a physical and/or cognitive disability.
 
Recreational Activities : Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
Challenge Aspen offers a variety of winter activities, including adaptive alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It is located in a advantageous position in Snowmass ski are and it has partnership with Aspen Skiing Company. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by adaptive-trained, PSIA/AASI-certified instructors. Lessons are available at all levels for individuals ages 4 and up who have a physical and/or cognitive disability.
 
Recreational Activities : Cross Country Skiing
Find different kinds of winter activities, including adaptive alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing provided by Challenge Aspen. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by adaptive-trained, PSIA/AASI-certified instructors. Lessons are available at all levels for individuals ages 4 and up who have a physical and/or cognitive disability.
 
Recreational Activities : Snowshoe Tours
The varied types of winter activities provided by Challenge Aspen are adaptive alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by adaptive-trained, PSIA/AASI-certified instructors. Lessons are available at all levels for individuals ages 4 and up who have a physical and/or cognitive disability.
 
 
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Challenge Aspen and Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities : Women's Mountain Retreat
Sunday, August 01 - Friday, August 06

Sarah Williams (970) 923-0578 ,  (970) 309-7254

This camp will provide an ideal blend of funphysical activities such as whitewater rafting and equine therapy with relaxation and wellness at the Glenwood HotSprings. This unique opportunity allows female wounded warriors to come together to heal, build relationships andhave fun in a pristine, therapeutic setting

 
 
 
Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Fred Funk and Nancy C. & Richard R. Rogers
Monday, August 02 - Tuesday, August 03

MJ Wolfe Faas (970) 923-0578 ,  
Challenge Aspen ,  Aspen  CO

Music legends Vince Gill and Amy Grant, world renowned PGA Pro Fred Funk and Nancy C. & Richard R. Rogers are joining forces in Aspen/Snowmass again this summer to benefit Challenge Aspen, announcing the 7th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant Golf Classic to be held August 2 and 3. The annual gala evening event and golf tournament supports Challenge Aspen’s mission of making possibilities for people with disabilities.

 
 
 
Challenge Aspen and Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities : Horses for heroes
Sunday, August 08 - Friday, August 13

Sarah Williams (970) 923-0578 ,  (970) 309-7254

HORSES FOR HEROES is a community-based collaboration between C.A.M.O.and Sopris Therapy Services. Equine Assisted Therapy is proven to be a beneficial and highly effective treatment fornumerous physical, neurological, cognitive, emotional conditions, directly addressing difficulties with movement,gross and fine motor control, perception, problem solving, and expressive/receptive language.

 
 
 
Challenge Aspen and Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities : Aspen Wilderness Experience
Sunday, August 15 - Saturday, August 21

Sarah Williams (970) 923-0578 ,  (970) 309-7254

Another annual program catering specifically to veterans with a multitude ofdisabilities. The program is an exciting and challenging weeklong camp consisting of an exhilarating 2-night whitewater rafting river trip plus 2 days of outdoor activities including fly-fishing, hot springsand rock climbing. All tents, sleeping equipment, outdoor bathroom facilities, meals (3 per day), adaptive, equipment inflatable kayaks (for calm water paddling) and lifejackets will be provided. All of the program activitiesfocus on group efforts and trust in a supportive, engaging environment.

 
 
 
 

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