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January 2009
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| Friday, Jan 2 |
"The Ripple Effect" Movie, AVSC Benefit at Wheeler Opera House
 ASPEN/SNOWMASS PRESENTS
A FUTURISTIC FILMS PRODUCTION
THE RIPPLE EFFECT
FREE PUBLIC SCREENINGS - THIS FRIDAY ONLY
THE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE - 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOW
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING IS LIMITED - FIRST-COME/FIRST-SERVE
AN AVSC BENEFIT - SUGGESTED DONATION, $10
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AVSC
WALLACE WESTFELDT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
STARRING:
Wallace Westfeldt, Chris Davenport, Gretchen Bleiler, Pat Sewell,
Will Cardamone, Kate Cardamone and introducing Stian Davenport
Set in the heart of Colorado during one of the deepest winters on record,
and beautifully mastered in HD, The Ripple Effect chronicles an eclectic
group of homegrown athletes as they find meaning and expression
through a common connection to their surroundings.
At once an action-driven homage to Colorado's snow-covered Elk Range
and a poignant story of loss and affirmation, The Ripple Effect has emerged
as the definitive meditation on life in the mountains.
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF...
Los Campensinos, Rotary Downs; Bishop Allen;
Nathaniel Radcliffe and Xavier Rudd
DIRECTED BY
Brendan Kiernan and Frank Pickell
PRODUCED BY
Brendan Kiernan, Jasper Gray and Steve Metcalf
STUDIO
Futuristic Films
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Jeanne Mackowski, David Perry and Mike Kaplan
In the spirit of community, this event is FREE to the public on behalf of
The Wheeler Opera House, AVSC and Aspen Skiing Company.
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| Thursday, Jan 8 |
Nordic Combined (Jumping and XC) First Day
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| Friday, Jan 9 |
RidgeRunners and RidgeRiders First Day
RidgeRunners meet at AVSC Clubhouse, RidgeRiders meet at base of Buttermilk
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| Saturday, Jan 10 |
Nordic Bonfire Dinner
The annual AVSC Nordic Bonfire Dinner, one of Aspens most unique winter outdoor fundraisers, will be held Saturday, January 10 from 6:00-8:00 PM. The event features an evening of cross-country skiing, eating, drinking, and socializing under the moon and stars at the Cross Country Center on the Aspen Golf Course.
The Bonfire Dinner draws hundreds of cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities. Those who attend this progressive dinner will ski or snowshoe, guided by starlight and luminaries, from bonfire to bonfire, where they will enjoy hot spiced wine & cocoa, appetizers, and soups & stews from some of Aspens most popular restaurants.
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| Saturday, Jan 10 |
SnoWarriors at Snowmass and Aspen Highlands First Day
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| Saturday, Jan 10 |
RidgeRunners and RidgeRiders First Day
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| Saturday, Jan 10 |
Aspenauts (Snowmass) and Returning Bighorns (Highlands) First Day
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| Monday, Jan 12 |
NordWarriors and Nordic Combined First Day
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| Saturday, Jan 17 |
Nordic Drag Races Under the Lights at Wagner Park at 6:00 p.m.
The area's best Nordic (cross-country) skiers compete head-to-head in downtown Aspen to see who can cover 100 yards the fastest for a combined purse of $1,500. Bonfire and a d.j. will keep the crowd warmed up and cheering for their favorites!
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| Saturday, Jan 17 |
AVSC Hosts Rocky Mountain Freestyle Aspen Valley Moguls at Highlands
Jan. 17 - Open Moguls at 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 18 - Open Moguls at 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 19 - Dual Moguls at 10:00 a.m.
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| Thursday, Jan 22 |
Winter X Games Aspen at Buttermilk
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| Saturday, Jan 31 |
SnoWarriors Buttermilk First Day
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February 2009
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| Thursday, Feb 5 |
"Aspen Extreme" 15th Anniversary Benefit Screening at the Wheeler
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| Saturday, Feb 14 |
President's Weekend - Base Camp Programs Do Not Meet
Aspenauts, Bighorns, SnoWarriors, RidgeRunners and RidgeRiders do not meet.
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| Tuesday, Feb 24 |
FIS Surefoot Colorado Cup Speed Series - Aspen Mountain
The races being held on Aspen Mountain are the FIS Surefoot Speed Series Races, part of the Colorado Ski Cup. The event is an open event meaning any FIS certified athlete can compete. It is open to J2s (15-16 years old), J1s (17-18 years-old) and seniors (19+ years old). It is a J2 and J1 Junior Olympic qualifying event. The event consists of two downhill races on Feb. 24 and 25 as well as two Super-G races on Feb. 26 and 27. Come and catch the action!
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March 2009
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| Sunday, Mar 1 |
"Skiing Everest" Screening at Wheeler to Benefit AVSC
Mike Marolt will be showing his film "Skiing Everest" on Sunday, March 1st at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:00 p.m. The film is free but people will be asked to donate to support AVSC. We hope you join us!
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| Saturday, Mar 7 |
AVSC All Mountain Last Day
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| Sunday, Mar 8 |
AVSC RidgeRunners and RidgeRiders Awards Day
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| Monday, Mar 9 |
USSA Alpine J2 Junior National Championships
Top U.S. 15-16 year old ski racers compete on Aspen Mountain on America's Downhill Course:
Sun., March 8 - Opening Ceremonies at Gondola Plaza at 4:00 p.m. - Live Music, Bib Draw
Mon., March 9 - Men's and Women's Downhill
Tues., March 10 - Men's and Women's Super-G
Weds., March 11 - Men's Giant Slalom
Thurs., March 12 - Women's Giant Slalom
Fri., March 13 - Men's and Women's Slalom
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| Sunday, Mar 15 |
Freestyle Devo 2 Last Day
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| Wednesday, Mar 18 |
All Nordic Devo and Comp Team Programs Last Day
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April 2009
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| Saturday, Apr 4 |
20th Annual Pine Creek Cookhouse Benefit for AVSC Nordic
$100 per person for skiing, snowcat, dinner, wine & music
Meet at the King Cabin at 6:00pm and ski the trails with a Nordic team member or ride the snowcat to the Cookhouse at 6:30pm for cocktails followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30pm.
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September 2009
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| Friday, Sep 4 |
Early Pricing and Scholarship Deadline for Team AVSC Programs
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| Monday, Sep 14 |
Alpine J3 Dryland starts
Mondays through Fridays from 3:30 - 5:00pm at the AVSC Clubhouse
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| Saturday, Sep 19 |
AVSC and Sweetgrass Productions premiere "Signatures" at the Wheeler
Premiere of Signatures, fresh from the snow-caked hardwoods of Hokkaido, Japan. Signatures is a film about expression and the art of riding on snow: board, noboard, ski, and drop-knee. Featuring live deep-country blues music from John-Alex Mason following the show. Tickets are $12 and available at Aspen Show tickets at the Wheeler Opera House.
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| Friday, Sep 25 |
Stirling Cup All-Star Weekend to Benefit AVSC, Junior Hockey, Aspen United Soccer
Saturday Night Hockey Game Red Wing Alumni vs. the Aspen Leafs 7-9pm Lewis Ice Arena. Tickets sold at the door $10
Stirling Cup golf teams still available contact 970-205-5102 for more information. All proceeds benefit AVSC, AJH, Aspen United Soccer Club.
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October 2009
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| Thursday, Oct 1 |
Alpine J4 Dryland Starts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm at the Clubhouse.
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| Thursday, Oct 1 |
Scholarship Deadline for all AVSC Devo Programs
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| Monday, Oct 5 |
Alpine Downvalley Dryland Starts
Meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location to be determined.
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November 2009
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| Wednesday, Nov 25 |
AVSC Day at Aspen Mountain - Fresh Tracks for a Good Cause!
So you want to get a head start on the slopes? You want a taste of the fresh snow we just received? Does the thought of first tracks on Aspen Mountain sound good? Come join the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club for our annual Ski and Snowboard Day on Wednesday, November 25th. Aspen Skiing Company has generously allowed AVSC access to the mountain the day before the official opening day to help the Club raise much need funds.
Tickets can be purchased at the Gondola ticket plaza at the base of Aspen Mountain starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for adults and $15 for kids ages 18 and under.
AVSC is the valleys oldest and largest youth non-profit organization reaching over 1,900 children and adolescents and engages them in winter sports that teach our core values of commitment, teamwork and integrity. AVSC is a model of snow sports integration. 18% of our participants come from Latino households. Over 550 children and teens got scholarships to participate last season and our goal is to reach every interested child regardless of circumstance.
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December 2009
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| Saturday, Dec 5 |
AVSC 7th Annual Winter Whiteout Gala presented by Alpine Bank
The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club is ready to celebrate the 7th Annual Winter Whiteout Gala at the Hotel Jerome on Saturday, December 5th from 6:30 to midnight!
This year's theme is "On the Road to the Olympics" and will celebrate AVSC's past, present and future Olympians. Come help us kick off the season! The party will feature a gourmet seated dinner featuring a specialty tasting menu artfully prepared by the top chefs at the Hotel Jerome. There will be a wide variety of silent and live auction items to bid on to help you with your holiday shopping. Items include stays at various Rock Resorts, unique winter sports gifts, and dinners up and down the valley.
The party will also feature a champagne welcome, a terrific live band and Aspen former and current Olympians in attendance.
Tickets are $300 per person and patron tables are available. Please contact Barbara Frank at bfrank@teamavsc.org or (970) 205-5102 to reserve your tickets or purchase a table. This event has sold out in past years so don't wait to save your spot.
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| Wednesday, Dec 9 |
Gorsuch and D&E Equipment Night
Select AVSC Equipment Scholarship recipients can head to Gorsuch Ltd. on Wednesday, Dec. 9th for donated ski equipment sets and D&E/Four Mountain Sports at Buttermilk Mountain for snowboard equipment sets from 4-6 p.m.
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| Thursday, Dec 10 |
Gorsuch Equipment Night
Select AVSC Equipment Scholarship recipients can head to Gorsuch Ltd. on Thursday, Dec. 10th for donated ski equipment sets from 4-6 p.m.
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| Saturday, Dec 19 |
Freestyle Pre-Devo First Day, First Year Team First Day
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| Sunday, Dec 27 |
Alpine Christmas Speed Camp
Registration closes on December 18th. 5 day camp on speed elements and progressions.
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January 2010
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| Saturday, Jan 9 |
2010 AVSC Nordic Bonfire Dinner - Aspen Golf Course
The annual AVSC Nordic Bonfire Dinner, one of Aspen's most unique winter outdoor fundraisers, will be held Saturday, January 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM. The event features an evening of cross-country skiing, eating, drinking, and socializing under the moon and stars at the Cross Country Center on the Aspen Golf Course.
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| Saturday, Jan 16 |
USSA Wilder Dwight Memorial Super-G on Aspen Mountain
The Wilder Dwight Memorial Classic is a series of super-G alpine ski races for J3 athletes, ages 13 to 14, hosted by AVSC. Join the crowds on Strawpile on Aspen Mountain January 16 18 to honor Wilder and cheer the local AVSC racers on to victory.
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| Friday, Jan 29 |
AVSC Benefit Screening of "Swift. Silent. Deep." - the Story of the Jackson Hole Air Force
Check out an awesome ski movie to benefit AVSC. Click here for details!
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February 2010
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| Saturday, Feb 13 |
Owl Creek Chase and USSA SuperTour Nordic Events
Saturday, February 13th - AVSC Supertour Classic 5k women's and 10 men's races starting at 9:00a.m. at the AVSC Clubhouse
Sunday, January 14th - Owl Creek Chase 21k race starting at the Snowmass XC Center at 11:00a.m. More information here!
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| Sunday, Feb 14 |
Rocky Freeride Divisionals Aerials, Halfpipe and Slopestyle
Aerials at Aspen Highlands on February 14, Halfpipe and Slopestyle at Snowmass on February 15 and 16.
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| Saturday, Feb 27 |
U.S. National Championship Downhill at Aspen Mountain
Come watch the National Alpine Championship Downhill races on Aspen Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 27. Catch members of the U.S. Ski Team including Kaylin Richardson, Scott McCartney, Steve Nyman and AVSC Alum Wiley Maple as they compete for the Roch Cup on "America's Downhill" course starting at the top of Ruthie's Run!
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| Saturday, Feb 27 |
Aspenauts Last Day - Fun/Race Day at Snowmass
This Saturday is the Fun/Race Day for Aspenauts - a celebration of the last day of programs for Aspenauts ages 3 1/2 to Kindergarten. All fun races will start at 1:15 p.m. Lower level races will be just above the magic carpet on Fanny Hill and the upper level races will be at the Children's Race Arena on Scooper. Parents without season passes can purchase lift tickets for the day for the discounted price of $63 thanks to Aspen Skiing Company. Get a voucher from your childs ski pro before purchasing to receive this price. Aspenaut parents check your email for more details.
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March 2010
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| Saturday, Mar 6 |
La Fiesta Potluck for Base Camp at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale
From 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. come celebrate the season with our Base Camp participants at our third annual "La Fiesta" event. The event is at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale.
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| Saturday, Mar 6 |
All Mountain and SnoWarriors at Highlands and Snowmass Last Day
SnoWarrior Races at the Children's Race Arena and picnic at Lizard Lodge from 11-1 p.m. Obstacle course at Highlands followed by a potluck at the AVSC Clubhouse.
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| Sunday, Mar 7 |
RidgeRunners Final Day
Potluck awards ceremony and rail jam at the AVSC Clubhouse with AVSC Freestyle.
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| Saturday, Mar 13 |
All Mountain and SnoWarriors Buttermilk Last Day
Fun race at the bottom of Buttermilk and a Pizza lunch afterwards at Bumps Restaurant.
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| Saturday, Mar 20 |
Fallen Friends Memorial Benefit at Aspen Highlands
Fallen Friends is coming to Aspen Highlands on Saturday, March 20th. This is a memorial event to benefit AVSC Scholarships and will honor fallen skiers and riders including John Nicoletta and Wallace Westfeldt. Teams of 2-5 dress up in costume and compete on jibs, bumps and jumps on Scarletts Run. Cost is $25 per person. Get more info at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam.
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April 2010
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| Friday, Apr 2 |
10th Annual Aspen Klug Spring Snowboard Camp
This is Chris Klug's signature alpine snowboarding camp with phenomenal training in giant slalom and slalom snowboarding at Buttermilk. The event is open to any intermediate and advanced snowboarders aged 10 and up and runs from April 2-4. AVSC members get a discounted price of $368 dollaers or $140 per day. Camp proceeds benefit the Chris Klug Foundation to promote life-saving organ donation. Space is limited. Register at www.chrisklug.com/camp.html. More info about the foundation is at chrisklugfoundation.org
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| Saturday, Apr 10 |
AVSC Awards Banquet at Buttermilk Bumps Restaurant
The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30pm on Saturday, April 10th. Come join us for awards and a pizza party! Cost is $20 per person and $10 for children under 12 years of age. Please RSVP by April 7th to Barb Frank at AVSC at bfrankATteamavsc.org (replace the AT with @ to send an email) or call (970) 205-5102.
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| Sunday, Apr 11 |
AVSC Lobsterfest 2010 on Aspen Mountain!
Don't miss this one! Come enjoy a delicious lobster meal on April 11th at Ruthie's Restaurant on Aspen Mountain from 11:30 - 4:00pm. Lobsters will be served from 1:00 - 2:30pm and proceeds from this one of a kind event benefit AVSC Alpine! Landlubber menu is also available a la carte. Cost is $50 in advance and $75 the day of the event. To reserve your tickets or sponsor a coach contact Barb Frank at (970) 205-5102 or bfrankATteamavsc.org (replace the AT with @ to email).
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July 2010
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| Sunday, Jul 4 |
15th Annual AVSC 4th of July Picnic
Come join us for fun, food, music and friendship! Event runs from 1pm-4pm at Koch Park (the Volleyball Park) at the Corner of Garmisch and Cooper Streets in Aspen. BBQ Lunch, a beer garden, kids games are more are on tap! $8 for AVSC members and $10 for non-members. See you there!
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September 2010
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| Wednesday, Sep 8 |
Nordic Equipment Night at AVSC
Come find great deals on the best selection of Nordic equipment on Wednesday, September 8th from 6:30-8:00p.m.
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| Friday, Sep 10 |
Alpine Used Equipment Swap at AVSC 3:30-5:00pm
We have had quite a few parents in the past request that we do an used equipment swap before the official equipment night to give everyone a chance to purchase used equipment and sell some old stuff. What a great idea!!!
With that in mind we are going to have an Alpine Used Equipment Swap this Friday, September 10th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the AVSC clubhouse. Come with just a list of what you want to sell or need or bring your equipment and get some great stuff at reasonable prices.
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| Monday, Sep 13 |
Alpine/Freestyle Equipment Night at the Aspen High School cafeteria
Come meet reps from the leading ski, binding, and boot manufacturers for all your equipment needs from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Aspen High School cafeteria.
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| Saturday, Sep 25 |
Stirling Cup All-Star Weekend - Sept. 25-26
Red Wings Alumni vs. Aspen All-Stars Hockey Game at ARC on Saturday, September 25 at 7:00p.m.
Stirling Cup Golf Tournament at Aspen Golf Course at 10:00 a.m. (shotgun start - weather dependent).
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