Challenge Aspen Adaptive Recreation

Challenge Aspen Adaptive Recreation offers year-round adaptive recreation experiences for people of all ages and disabilities. It includes private adaptive ski and snowboard lessons, adaptive on-snow recreation instruction and support, customized Roaring Fork Valley adventures, low-cost drop-in group adaptive recreation programming, and year-round custom adventures for families and individuals.

Programs

• Adaptive Recreation — people of all ages and disabilities · Year-round
• Individuals & Families — all ages and disabilities · Year-round · Adaptive on-snow recreation instruction and support; customized Roaring Fork Valley adventures
• Groups, Camps & Clinics — groups with disabilities · Adaptive programming and instruction tailored to specific group needs; includes a week of fun in July at the annual Music and Dance Camp
• Community Programming — local adults and children with disabilities · Low-cost, drop-in group adaptive recreation programming
• Veteran Programs — Veterans · Challenge Aspen Military Opportunity (CAMO) programs, Western Slope Socials, Rocky Mountain Retreats, and Partner Programs
• Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons — all ages and disabilities · Private adaptive ski and snowboard lessons
• Buddy Days — intermediate to advanced level skiers/snowboarders · A trained volunteer goes out on the mountain with participants who require some accommodation but do not require a private adaptive lesson
• AVSC Partnership — adaptive athletes · Individualized support while training and competing alongside peers; trained buddies provided at no cost to local families
• Year-Round Custom Adventures — families and individuals · Year-round experiences designed to enable families and individuals to enjoy the Roaring Fork Valley; activities are limited during April, May, October and November

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round adaptive recreation experiences; group programs include a week of fun in July at the annual Music and Dance Camp

About the provider

Challenge Aspen celebrates 30 years. Its mission is to impact lives through year-round adaptive experiences for people with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. The program also serves local adults and children with disabilities and provides scholarships for families or individuals in need of financial assistance.

Reservations are not confirmed until payment is received. Challenge Aspen is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing an environment for programming that is inclusive and accessible for all. Challenge Aspen is dedicated to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any service dog in the Challenge Aspen office must be on a leash, if unaccompanied by their owner. Payment and cancellation details are stated for some programs, including lesson and custom adventure cancellation windows, and CAMO participation criteria and refund rules.

Last updated November 4, 2026.