In May of 2025, the Town of Basalt held a series of contested public hearings on a potential $2,532 per bedroom per year fee for short term rental (STR) operations in order to generate revenue for affordable housing. The fee was approved by a vote of 4-3, but not without hours of debate between councilors […]
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Shining bright — Challenge Aspen celebrates 30 years of service
For the past three decades, Challenge Aspen has facilitated life-changing experiences and opportunities for individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, transcending limitations through their adaptive recreation and scholarship programs. From sit-skiing and snowboarding to paddleboarding, music and theater, the organization offers customized programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. On July 19, the […]
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Challenge Aspen transcends limits this weekend with annual fundraiser
On Saturday, March 29, Challenge Aspen hosts its third annual Limitless Mountain Challenge fundraiser on Snowmass Mountain. While the fundraiser is relatively young, the organization is celebrating another milestone: its 30th anniversary. With a nod to the founding year, competitors are encouraged to don their 1990s onesies and the event will feature popular music from […]
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Challenge Aspen amplía el acceso a actividades al aire libre para niños con discapacidades
Challenge Aspen está una vez más rompiendo barreras con sus Programas de colaboración juvenil y escolar (Youth & School Partnership Programs), garantizando que niños con discapacidades tengan la oportunidad de experimentar la emoción de aventuras al aire libre.
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Challenge Aspen Sole Mates put the racing in ‘fundraising’
It began 21 years ago — this branch of fundraising, anyway. Challenge Aspen was founded as an organization 29 years ago. The original focus was supporting adaptive ski programs for people with visual impairments. However, the mission quickly expanded to creating and supporting adaptive sports opportunities for people with many forms of physical and cognitive […]
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Challenge Aspen’s‘Love Story’ awes
Challenge Aspen, a nonprofit dedicated to impacting lives through year-round adaptive experiences for people with disabilities, presented “Love Story: A Swifties Midsummer Night’s Dream” at TACAW on July 12. This musical was the culmination of a week-long music and dance camp for people with disabilities of all ages.The long-running Magic of Music and Dance Camp […]
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Ski exchange elevates adaptive sports
It’s never too early to think about the ski season, and for two Challenge Aspen (CA) professional ski instructors, the next season cannot start soon enough. In a partnership with the Aspen Sister Cities (ASC) adaptive ski exchange program, CA will be sending locals Cami Aumoite and John Klonowski to Bariloche, Argentina to volunteer as […]