AVSC Signature Events
Beyond competitions that highlight the incredible prowess of our athletes (which we'll share as soon as finalized), Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard offers a robust calendar of community events throughout the year. Here's the short list-- as dates are finalized, we'll share more information!
For photos of past AVSC events, click here.
AUG. 2, 2025: ASPEN ROTARY CLUB DUCKY DERBY. An excellent opportunity for AVSC athletes to raise funds to offset their program fees or for the public to support AVSC programming by selling ducks for this popular Aspen Rotary tradition with the chance to win a cool $1million! Click here to learn more.
AUG. 27: AVSC STEWARDSHIP SERIES returns with a special guest: AVSC Board Member and Aspen Skiing Company CEO Geoff Buchheister. This month's theme is "The Making of Mountain Kids: Raising Children of Resilience in a Culture of Comfort." Buchheister is well-versed in thinking about what it takes to raise resilient mountain kids. Having grown up in Winter Park just steps from the slopes, he’s raised his own children in the mountains during a career that has spanned 25+ years in the ski industry. Today, daughter Stella races for the University of Denver and son Luka is a thriving FIS Alpine racer with AVSC. Join us as Geoff delves into the concept of resilience: what it looks like, how it’s cultivated, and why it’s more important than ever for the next generation.
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands, Willow Creek Bistro
Wednesday, August 27 | Breakfast and Keynote at 9:00 AM
Space is limited. RSVP required here by August 10
This event is presented in generous sponsorship with The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands
Questions to Ash Farrington, (970) 922-8019 | afarrington@teamavsc.org
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands, Willow Creek Bistro
Wednesday, August 27 | Breakfast and Keynote at 9:00 AM
Space is limited. RSVP required here by August 10
This event is presented in generous sponsorship with The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands
Questions to Ash Farrington, (970) 922-8019 | afarrington@teamavsc.org
TBD! FALL 2025: AVSC SUSHI NIGHTS. Kenichi steps up to support our athletes and community in all three of its Roaring Fork Valley locations (Aspen, Snowmass, and Carbondale). With a set donation to AVSC (around $25), diners receive half off their bill.
TBD! OCT. 2025: FIVE TREES RUN. Each fall, AVSC athletes, staff and families race to the top of the Five Trees Lift from the AVSC Clubhouse to celebrate the kick-off to winter. Last year we opened this race up to the public!
OCT. 4, 2025: ANNUAL AVSC SPORTS SWAP. With a history going back to 1955, the AVSC Sports Swap is a community staple featuring local vendors, offering the perfect opportunity to stock up on all the sports gear you need from hiking, biking and fishing to skiing, snowboarding and Nordic skiing. Location: at Willits Center. More details to come!
TBD DEC. 2025 | ULLR FEST. Join the AVSC Nordic Community for the second annual Ullr Fest, a Celebration of Aspen’s Nordic Heritage! The Ullr Fest kicks off the winter season, honoring Aspen’s unique free Nordic trail system and the visionary Aspen Nordic Council members who built our “fifth mountain.” Enjoy skiing, community, and tradition at this annual gathering! Proceeds support AVSC scholarships and travel expenses for young Nordic skiers. The Ullr Festival is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to support the AVSC Nordic team. Your contributions help fund scholarships and travel expenses for AVSC’s next generation of athletes.
Photo: Sarah Kuhn
TBD! DEC. 2025: WINTERSKÖL RAIL JAM: Join the AVSC snowboard and ski freestyle community for the AVSC Wintersköl Rail Jam that kicks off the Wintersköl celebration!
SAVE THE DATE! DEC. 30, 2025: 16TH ANNUAL AUDI AJAX CUP SAVE THE DATE! AVSC’s largest fundraiser of the year is a a dual GS race in Aspen. Sixteen teams of five go head-to-head until one team is named the winner and awarded the famed Gorsuch Cup. More information is available here.
TBD! JAN. 2026: OWL CREEK CHASE. The Owl Creek Chase is a Nordic ski race that begins at the Snowmass Cross Country Center, takes racers through Owl Creek Nordic track, through West Buttermilk, Tiehack and ends at the Aspen Cross Country Center.
TBD! FEB. 2026: NORDIC BONFIRE. The Nordic Bonfire celebrated 40 years last year and we’re roaring ahead into the next forty with another fun evening of skiing from station to station with bonfires, delicious food and hot drinks for the whole family! (Photo credit Sarah Kuhn)
SAVE THE DATE! JULY 1, 2026: 2ND ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION AT THE CLUBHOUSE. Alumni, save the date! Whether you raced gates, hit jumps, or cruised the trails, you'll always be part of the AVSC family. Bring your memories and your appetite for this special evening.
SAVE THE DATE! JULY 4, 2026: JULY 4TH PICNIC. Going on nearly 30 years, the AVSC July 4th Picnic is a community tradition and AVSC fundraiser that sells out. Join us for a day of games, activities, burgers from the Viceroy, beer and wine, live music and more. Immediately following the 4th of July parade, we will gather in Koch Park (on the corner of Garmisch and Cooper) for a fun afternoon celebrating our country and community!