BASE CAMP PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What equipment and clothing does my child need to bring?
1. Helmet and Goggles: A properly fitted ski helmet is required for all programs except Nordic ski programs. Sunglasses or ski goggles are a must (goggles are preferred). Please remember that weather can change quickly in the mountains. Warm, sunny weather can easily change to cold, snowy weather by the end of the day. Ski helmets and ski goggles are available at local ski shops.
2. Ski Gloves or Ski Mittens: Participants need to bring insulated, waterproof ski gloves or mittens with them suitable for cold weather. No knit gloves or mittens please!
3. Snow Jacket and Pants: Every AVSC participant should bring a warm, waterproof, insulated jacket and ski pants . Layering clothes underneath the jacket and pants including long underwear to keep warm is highly recommended. Cotton clothing is not recommended.
4. Valid Ski Pass: Participants must have a valid Aspen Skiing Company ski pass to participate - click the link for more details.
5. Properly fitted Ski or Snowboard Boots: Make sure your child's ski or snowboard boots fit properly before the first day of class. Consult a local equipment shop if you have any questions.
6. Winter Socks: Kids should wear ski socks or sport socks that are not made of cotton.
7. Sun Protection: Don't forget to bring sunscreen and lip balm. Even though it's wintertime, the sun is still very intense and reflects off the snow.
Don't forget your skis and poles or snowboard!
AVSC Hot Tip!
Neck gators are the key to keeping warm in cold or inclement weather. They cover the mouth to keep kids warm and free of frostbite.
What about Lunch?
Only Aspenauts have their lunch included. All other Base Camp participants should bring at least $10 in lunch money each program day.
Several local businesses including offer lower priced seasonal equipment programs beginning in early November on a first-come, first serve basis. Prices vary with age and type of equipment.
Participating retailers include:
Gorsuch Sports - Aspen
Seasonal Equipment Rental
611 E. Durant Ave. (925-3203)
Aspen Thrift Shop - Aspen
New and Used Equipment and Clothing for purchase
310 East Hyman between the Wheeler Opera House and the Crystal Palace Grille
925-3121
Aspen Sports - Aspen
New Equipment Purchase and Return for Credit
408 E. Cooper Ave. (925-6331)
Durrance Sports - Aspen
New Equipment Purchase/Buy-Back Program
414 E. Cooper Ave. (429-0101)
Replay Sports - Aspen
New and Used Equipment and Clothing for purchase
465 N. Mill Street
925-2483
Gene Taylor Sports - Snowmass Village
1 year Used Ski and Snowboard Equipment
Snowmass Village Mall
923-4336
Sunlight Mountain Ski and Bike Shop - Glenwood Springs
New and Used Equipment and Clothing
309 9th Street
945-9425
AVSC Hot Tip:
Deals on low-cost equipment can be found at the AVSC Ski Swap on October 18th at the Bank of Colorado in El Jebel.
Gorsuch Ltd. and the Gorsuch family are generously offering a limited supply of subsidized equipment sets for scholarship recipients only. These sets are ski equipment only, no snowboards. Call Madeleine Hawken at 205-5160 if you think you may qualify.
Discount for Aspen Skiing Company Full Time Employees
Aspen Skiing Company and AVSC work side-by-side to ensure program excellence. This relationship extends to offer all full-time SkiCo staff a discounted rate for their children in AVSC Base Camp programs. Please note the discount applies only to full-time employees and only to programs taught by Aspen Skiing Company pros. Those pros who teach for AVSC receive further discounts for their children. For more information contact Madeleine Hawken at (970) 205-5160.
What about the Aspen Skiing Co. ski pass?
Once the registration and payment are complete, AVSC will issue the registrant a voucher entitling him/her to the AVSC season pass offered by the Aspen Skiing Company. The participant needs to take the voucher to any Aspen Skiing Company ticket office and pay them directly for the pass. Those who register online can take their email registration confirmation to any Aspen Skiing Company ticket office and use the confirmation as an AVSC voucher. IMPORTANT: Aspen Skiing Company Season Passes for AVSC participants must be purchased by November 14 to receive the price of $149. Passes purchased after November 14 will cost $239. You must have the AVSC voucher to purchase at this price.
SnoWarrior participants are eligible for a free 6 or 8 day pass only valid on SnoWarrior program days. AVSC All Mountain participants are eligible for a free 8 day pass only valid on their program days. Participants must still bring the AVSC voucher to an Aspen Skiing Company ticket office in order to qualify for this program and receive their complimentary 6 or 8 day ski pass.
Are Base Camp Scholarships available and How do we apply?
AVSC believes that interested children should have the opportunity to experience winter sports regardless of financial situation. AVSC offers need-based scholarships for all Base Camp Programs except Aspenauts, Bighorns, SnoBandits and Cross-Over. Applications are available online at www.teamavsc.org and at the Clubhouse or by calling Madeleine Hawken at 205-5160. Completed applications are due in the AVSC office at the Clubhouse by October 30, 2008.
Special Needs Children
We welcome children with special needs into our programs, however we encourage parents to discuss their children's needs with Base Camp Program Director Madeleine Hawken prior to participating and realize it is the responsibility of each family to contact Challenge Aspen and arrange for assistance. AVSC and Challenge Aspen work together to integrate special needs children into our programs. Challenge Aspen can be reached at (970) 923-0578 or www.challengeaspen.org.
What is AVSC's Base Camp Refund Policy?
Base Camp refunds are available prior to the start of the program and are subject to a $50 processing fee. Once the program has started no refunds will be issued except in the case of a documented medical injury or family relocation. Any pass having been discounted through enrollment in AVSC must be returned to AVSC before the refund will be issued.
Participation
The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club reserves the right to expel children from our programs who cause disruptions to the programs and create an atmosphere that is not conducive to learning and team-building. There will be no refund in such instances.
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