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How to choose a Program AVSC offers programs for all ability levels and interests. There are several factors to consider in selecting the most appropriate program for your child:
  • Age of your Child
  • Ski or Snowboard
  • Mountain
  • Number of Days the Program Meets
  • Base Camp (Learn to Ski and Recreational Programs) or Team AVSC (Higher-level programs including Competition)
The tables below will get you started. Then, for more information, use the links at the left to view details on each program. Keep in mind, our development and Team AVSC programs focus on much more than competition. If you need help with your selection, please contact us at 970-925-2720.



Programs

Base Camp
Our Base Camp programs provide a fun environment to learn a discipline, develop skills and explore the mountains.

Base Camp Programs
Program Ages/ Ability Level Mountain # of Days Partial Scholarship Available
Aspenauts 3 1/2 - K Snowmass 7 No
Bighorns 5 - 6 Highlands 8 Yes
SnoBandits Grades 1-12 Snowmass 3 No
SnoWarriors Grades 1-6 Buttermilk (B) Snowmass (S) Highlands (H)* (H) B-6 S-8 H-8 Yes
NordWarriors Grades 1-6 AVSC Trails 9 Yes
All Mountain Grades 7-12 Buttermilk (B) Snowmass (S) Highlands (H)* (H) B-6 S-8 H-8 Yes
CrossOver Grades 1-12 Buttermilk or AVSC Trails 3 No
RidgeRunners Grades 1-8 Nordic: Grades 3-8 Highlands or AVSC Trails 16 Yes
RidgeRiders Grades 1-12 Buttermilk 16 Yes
*Highlands SnoWarriors is alpine skiing only for ability levels 5 and above.


Developmental and Competitive Programs:
Our developmental and competitive programs allow participants to progress as far as their dreams take them, learning to set and achieve goals and support each other in a team environment.

Developmental and Competitive Programs
Program Ages/ Ability Level Mountain # of Days Partial Scholarship Available
Sno-Journers A- 9 and Up F- 8-12 S - 8-11 All 36 Yes
Challengers A- 9+10 F- 8-13 N- Grades 5-12 S- 12-18 All 50+ Yes
Team AVSC Alpine J-4- 11+12 J-3- 13+14 J-2- 15+16 J-1- 17 All 100+ Yes
Team AVSC Freestyle Level1- 14+ Level2- must complete Level 1 All 100+ Yes
Team AVSC Nordic J-1, J-2, J-3 AVSC Trails 100+ Yes
Team AVSC Snowboard Level 1- 12-18 Level 2-Medalist in USASA Nat. or West Reg. All 100+ Yes
Key: A = Alpine Skiing, F = Freestyle, S = Snowboard, N = Nordic

Challengers is a 50+ day program for AVSC participants who are serious about continued skill development and experiencing competition in the Roaring Fork Valley. These budding athletes are future candidates for Team AVSC. Participants will be introduced to the concepts of goal setting, teamwork, discipline and time commitment all of which are requisite for Team AVSC. Limited pre-season dry-land training will be included. An Aspen Skiing Company season pass is required. Partial scholarships are available.

Team AVSC programs require a minimum of a 100-day commitment. Team AVSC athletes have demonstrated ability, determination and the commitment to excel in their discipline of choice. Team members must make a serious commitment to goal setting, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. Athletes on Team AVSC will strive to compete locally, regionally and nationally as ambassadors of their Club and their local communities. All athletes will need to meet discipline specific criteria to qualify for Team AVSC. An Aspen Skiing Company season pass is required. Partial scholarships are available

Masters Program
AVSC offers race training in alpine skiing, nordic skiing and snowboarding for adult athletes interested in improving their skills and/or competing in the Rocky Mountain Division Masters Division races. Please contact AVSC at 970-925-2720 for more information or to register.


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