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Master’s Cross Country Skiing, a new instructional program for intermediate and advanced nordic skiers, will be offered this winter at the Aspen Recreation Center. The city’s Recreation Department and the Ute Mountaineer are partnering to provide the classes, to be taught by certified Ute Mountaineer instructors. Classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting December (conditions permitting) from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the ARC grounds, located on Maroon Creek Road across from the Aspen schools campus. Class size is limited to 10 individuals. The cost is free to those who hold an annual Aspen Recreation Department Fun Pass, $5 to other recreation pass holders and $20 for non-passholders. For details, call 544-4100
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| November 2007 |
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Opening Day at Aspen Cross Country Center
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| December 2007 |
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$5 Beginner Skate Lessons with $5 rentals at the Aspen Cross Country Center. Two groups at 12 pm. First-come, first-served. (970) 925-2145 |
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Summit for Life Uphill - In this exciting event, contestants race from the base all the way to the top of Aspen Mountain. They will climb 3,267 vertical feet – over 2.5 miles uphill and at night! Racers can choose their own lighting and non-motorized equipment like snowshoes, skins or other creative gear. www.summitforlife.org or call: 970-925-1220 |
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Opening Day at Snowmass Cross Country Center • Opening Day at Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk |
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Aspen Town Series Nordic Opener - 4K and 8K Freestyle on the Aspen Golf Course Tracks. 10 a.m. start. Aspen Cross Country Center. (970) 925-2145 |
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35th Annual Silverboom (Aspen Town Series) - 6K and 12K freestyle race at 10 a.m. at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. Kiddieboom 1K at noon for skiers 10 and under. Awards, prize drawings, and refreshments after the race. Snowmass Cross Country Center. (970) 923-5700 |
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Full Moon Tour - Snowmass Cross Country Center. 7pm. For information, call (970) 923-5700.
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| January 2008 |
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Cross Country Ski Extravaganza -Tour the Aspen trails with FREE demos, skate and classic instruction, food, waxing, and more. Aspen Cross Country Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (970)-925-2145
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AVSC Bonfire Progressive Dinner - XC ski or snowshoe by candlelight between food stations. Benefit for the AVSC Junior Nordic Team. Aspen Cross Country Center. 6 to 8 pm. For more information, call (970) 925-2720 ext. 110. |
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Ashcroft 10K Classic (Aspen Town Series) - 10 km classic race at the Ashcroft Touring Center. 9am Contact Jeff (970)-925-1971 for more information. |
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Hike for Hope - Race up Buttermilk. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Pre-register at the Ute Mountaineer between January 8-13. Minimum donation of $20 required. Cliff House will also provide a pancake breakfast for only $5; this is not included in race fee. All proceeds go to research for a cure for muscular dystrophy. For more information, go to www.hikeforhopemd.com or email hikeforhope@comcast.net. |
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Town To Town Family Tour (The Triple T) - XC ski and snowshoe tour along the Rio Grande Trail - Start at Stein Park in Aspen to Roaring Fork Club in Basalt (14 miles) with way station in Woody Creek (6 miles). Start at 10:00 a.m with 3pm party at RFC. Contact David Hamilton at Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers at rfov@sopris.net http://rfov.org/rfov_winter_event |
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Full Moon Tour - Snowmass Cross Country Center. 7pm. For information, call (970) 923-5700. |
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$5 Classic Lessons ($5 Rental) - Lessons (60-90 minutes) for intermediate classic skiers at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Snowmass Cross Country Center. For information, call (970) 923-5700. |
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Aspen High School Classic (Aspen Town Series) - 6K and 12K classic races at the Aspen High School tracks. Interval start. 10 a.m. Aspen Cross Country Center. (970) 925-2145 |
| February 2008 |
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$5 Intermediate Classic Lessons with $5 rentals at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. 10 am and 12:30 pm. First-come, first-served. (970) 923-5700 |
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Wax Clinic for the Owl Creek Chase - 5:30pm, at the Aspen Cross Country Center at the Aspen Golf Course. This is a FREE clinic. |
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Owl Creek Chase (Aspen Town Series) - USSA SuperTour. 25K SuperTour, Colordo Cup, and Citizen's Freestyle, Snowmass to Aspen. 15K Junior Olympic Qualifier and Citizen's Freestyle, Snowmass to Aspen. Bonus scoring for Town Series due to Elite Field. Colorado Cup #9. For more information, call the Aspen Cross Country Center at (970) 925-2145. |
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Ski with the Pros - Aspen Cross Country Center. 9 am. For information, call (970) 925-2145. |
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Moore Loop Circuit Race (Aspen Town Series) - 3 lap or 6 lap freestyle on the Moore Open Space tracks. 10 a.m. start. Aspen Town Series Finale. Aspen Cross Country Center. (970) 925-2145 |
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Full Moon Tour - Snowmass Cross Country Center. 7 pm. For information, call (970) 923-5700. |
| March 2008 |
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12TH ANNUAL “ONE FROM THE HEART”, UPHILL RACE AND WALK-UP-ATHON - This year, the race is dedicated to the memory of Chris Bove, a well-loved friend, ski instructor and strong supporter of Challenge Aspen. 100% of the proceeds of the event go directly to both charities. Race and walk pre-registration fee is $35.00 ($40.00 on Race Day) and all participants will receive schwag bags and other surprises. Race participants may use snowshoes, telemark skis, skinny skis or heavy metal (stabilizers are for non-race class). Registration begins at Buttermilk Mountain on SATURDAY, MARCH 1, at 7:00am, and the race begins at 7:30am. Pre-registration at UTE Mountaineer begins early February. Post race giveaways and celebrations will take place at The Cliffhouse. For more information visit www.challengeaspen.org |
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Child Ranch Classic Race (Aspen Town Series) - Classic races on the Childs' Ranch up Capitol Creek in Old Snowmass. Season finale with awards and pot luck to follow racing. Come with costumes for extra points. For information, call Molly Child at (970) 927-5300. |
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America's Uphill - Aspen's spring ritual--a 3000 foot climb up Aspen Mountain using snowshoes, track skis, telemark skis or alpine touring gear. 7 a.m. at the Silver Queen Gondola. For more information, call the Ute Mountaineer at (970) 925-2849. |
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10th Annual Elk Mountain Grand Traverse - Backcountry race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Friday registration and pack check. Start in Crested Butte at midnight. Finish at base of Little Nell. For more information, contact the Alpineer (970) 349-5210 or director@elkmountaintraverse.org, and check out www.elkmountaintraverse.org. |
| April 2008 |
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Closing Day at Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk |
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13th Annual Sun Dog's K-9 Uphill - "A Snowshoe Event for Dogs and their People". 10 a.m. on Buttermilk. Benefits the Aspen Animal Shelter and Valley Dog Rescue. Demo dogs will be available. Demo snowshoes courtesy of Atlas Snowshoe. For more information, go to www.sundogathletics.com. |
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Closing Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass |
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