About the Challenge Aspen Competition Program

In 2006, Challenge Aspen expanded by creating a world-class competitive program. This  full-time program is one of the top adaptive alpine competition programs available in the world and is led by Kevin Jardine, Challenge Aspen director of competition, 2006 USSA International Disabled Coach of the Year and former head coach of the U.S. Disabled Alpine and Paralympic teams.

The mission of our competition program is to empower athletes with physical disabilities to reach their maximum athletic and personal potential through education, communication and teamwork. The program provides training and coaching for athletes with visual and/or physical impairments in accordance with the rules set by the International Paralympic Committee.

Our goal is to develop, train, produce and support the best American adaptive ski racers. During our year-round training program, our athletes compete in national and international competitions, including the Paralympics and World Championships.

In 2007, Aspen Mountain held Aspen’s first-ever IPC Disabled Alpine World Cup. This event was hosted and organized by the Challenge Aspen Competition Program. In 2010, the IPC Alpine World Cup finals will be held at Buttermilk Mountain. 

To be eligible for the competition program you must be able to:

• Ski independently
• Load and unload from the lift independently
• Pick yourself up independently after a fall
• Have a desire to take your skiing to the next level and be willing to commit the time and energy into training

We also recommend that you have your own equipment.

For more information, please contact Kevin Jardine at (970) 923-0578, ext 222, or kevin@challengeaspen.com