Event Calendar
AVSC Community Events Calendar
We are thrilled to welcome back some of our favorite events supporting AVSC athletes and celebrating our community! See below for dates, details and more information!For a list of AVSC Winter Compeitions and Events, click here.
Ullr Fest
Sunday, December 8
Aspen, CO
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Join the AVSC Nordic Community for the first 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.”
Aspen, CO
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Join the AVSC Nordic Community for the first 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.”
AVSC Wintersköl Rail Jam
Friday, December 13
Aspen, CO
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join the AVSC snowboard and ski freestyle community for the AVSC Wintersköl Rail Jam kick off the Wintersköl celebration! Practice and registration will be open from 4-5 and the event will take place from 5-7. $20 entry fee (in person on site registration). All ages welcome. Helmet Required.
Aspen, CO
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join the AVSC snowboard and ski freestyle community for the AVSC Wintersköl Rail Jam kick off the Wintersköl celebration! Practice and registration will be open from 4-5 and the event will take place from 5-7. $20 entry fee (in person on site registration). All ages welcome. Helmet Required.
Audi Ajax Cup
Monday, December 30, 2024
Aspen Mountain
Race and Après Party
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Aspen Mountain
Race and Après Party
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Audi Ajax Cup is a dual GS race in Aspen in which sixteen teams of six go head-to-head until one team is named the winner and awarded the famed Gorsuch Cup. This event directly benefits AVSC athletes.
Past AVSC Events
Five Trees Run
October 13, 2024
AVSC Clubhouse
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. This year, we are thrilled to open this race up to the public!
AVSC Clubhouse
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. This year, we are thrilled to open this race up to the public!
AVSC x Sushi
AVSC Sushi Nights
9/25 - Kenichi Snowmass, 10/1 - Kenichi Aspen, 10/9 - Izakaya Carbondale
Join us for a night of sushi and supporting AVSC and our community. With a $25 donation to AVSC, you will receive half off your bill! This year, we are hosting three AVSC Sushi nights, September 25 at Kenichi Snowmass, October 1 at Kenichi Aspen Oct 9 at Izakaya Carbondale.
9/25 - Kenichi Snowmass, 10/1 - Kenichi Aspen, 10/9 - Izakaya Carbondale
Join us for a night of sushi and supporting AVSC and our community. With a $25 donation to AVSC, you will receive half off your bill! This year, we are hosting three AVSC Sushi nights, September 25 at Kenichi Snowmass, October 1 at Kenichi Aspen Oct 9 at Izakaya Carbondale.
AVSC Sports Swap
AVSC Sports Swap
October 5, 2024
Willits Town Center
9 AM- 1 PM
AVSC's community Sports Swap is back, on October 5th in Willits Town Center. The Swap will feature local vendors and individuals, and will be the perfect opportunity to stock up on all the gear you need from hiking, biking and fishing to skiing, snowboarding and nordic skiing.
October 5, 2024
Willits Town Center
9 AM- 1 PM
AVSC's community Sports Swap is back, on October 5th in Willits Town Center. The Swap will feature local vendors and individuals, and will be the perfect opportunity to stock up on all the gear you need from hiking, biking and fishing to skiing, snowboarding and nordic skiing.
4th of July BBQ
AVSC 4th of July BBQ
July 4, 2024
Koch Park
12-3 PM
We are so excited to bring back on of our favorite community events, the AVSC 4th of July BBQ. Join us for a day of games, activities, burgers from Ajax Tavern, 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!
July 4, 2024
Koch Park
12-3 PM
We are so excited to bring back on of our favorite community events, the AVSC 4th of July BBQ. Join us for a day of games, activities, burgers from Ajax Tavern, 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!
Ducky Derby
Rotarty Club Ducky Derby
August 3, 2024
Rio Grande Park
We are excited to give AVSC athletes the opportunity to raise funds to offset their program fees by selling ducks for the 31st annual Ducky Derby! Click the link to below to learn more or email sbraudis@teamavsc.org to set up your fundraising page! Join the fun and watch the ducks cross the finish line on Saturday August 3!
August 3, 2024
Rio Grande Park
We are excited to give AVSC athletes the opportunity to raise funds to offset their program fees by selling ducks for the 31st annual Ducky Derby! Click the link to below to learn more or email sbraudis@teamavsc.org to set up your fundraising page! Join the fun and watch the ducks cross the finish line on Saturday August 3!
Spider Lives
Thursday, March 14
5:30 p.m.
Wheeler Opera House
Spider Lives is a documentary film highlighting the journey into the rich history of ski racing through the story of renowned American racer Spider Sabich. Following the film, Amy Redford will moderate a discussion with Christin Cooper and Mark Taché about Spider’s influence in the ski world.
5:30 p.m.
Wheeler Opera House
Spider Lives is a documentary film highlighting the journey into the rich history of ski racing through the story of renowned American racer Spider Sabich. Following the film, Amy Redford will moderate a discussion with Christin Cooper and Mark Taché about Spider’s influence in the ski world.
Walk for Wilko
March 24, 2024
5:00 pm
Starts at Buttermilk - Ends in Aspen
Join us on March 24 at 5pm for the Walk for Wilko, a 2.8 mile walk along Wilko's walk home from work. Starting at Buttermilk, the route follows the paved bike path that Wilko walked each day and ends in Aspen, culminating in an afterparty gathering with food and drink available for purchase. 100% of your ticket purchase will go toward AVSC's Wilko Scholarship.
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
March 1-3, 2024
Aspen Mountain
Aspen Snowmass will welcome the best international alpine racers as they compete in slalom and giant slalom at the Stifel Aspen Winternational, taking place March 1-3, 2024.
Nordic Bonfire
Saturday, February 17
Aspen Nordic Center
Nordic Ski and Dinner
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Join the AVSC community and Nordic Team for a fun evening of skiing from station to station with bonfires, delicious food and hot drink along the way. Ticket sales benefit the AVSC Nordic Team.
Aspen Nordic Center
Nordic Ski and Dinner
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Join the AVSC community and Nordic Team for a fun evening of skiing from station to station with bonfires, delicious food and hot drink along the way. Ticket sales benefit the AVSC Nordic Team.
ESPN X Games
January 26-28, 2024
Buttermilk
Slopestyle, Halfpipe, Big Air and more.
X Games welcomes back fans to Buttermilk for the 23rd consecutive year! AVSC athletes such as Alex Ferreira, Hanna Faulhaber, Jake Canter and Cassidy Jarrell will be representing our club on their home turf.
Buttermilk
Slopestyle, Halfpipe, Big Air and more.
X Games welcomes back fans to Buttermilk for the 23rd consecutive year! AVSC athletes such as Alex Ferreira, Hanna Faulhaber, Jake Canter and Cassidy Jarrell will be representing our club on their home turf.
Owl Creek Chase
Saturday, January 21
Snowmass to Aspen
8:00 am
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.
Snowmass to Aspen
8:00 am
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.
NEPSA Photo + Short Film Contest
NEPSA Photo and Sort Film Contest
March 23, 2023
Wheeler Opera House
Calling all AVSC content creators! From photographers, to film makers to lovers of art! Aspen's favorite photo and film contest, The NEPSAs are back. Aspen Snowmass' long time photo and film contest is the perfect community gathering to celebrate the talented creators in this valley. Click the link below if you want to submit a photo or short film, or if you want to attend the event!
March 23, 2023
Wheeler Opera House
Calling all AVSC content creators! From photographers, to film makers to lovers of art! Aspen's favorite photo and film contest, The NEPSAs are back. Aspen Snowmass' long time photo and film contest is the perfect community gathering to celebrate the talented creators in this valley. Click the link below if you want to submit a photo or short film, or if you want to attend the event!
AVSC X Matchstick Productions
Anywhere From Here Movie Premiere
October 10, 2022
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen
6:30 Doors. 7:00 Showtime
Matschstick Productions is back with another ski movie! Your Tickets to the Anywhere From Here Aspen Premiere on Monday, October 10 will help benefit the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club! Get your tickets today, at the link below!
October 10, 2022
Wheeler Opera House, Aspen
6:30 Doors. 7:00 Showtime
Matschstick Productions is back with another ski movie! Your Tickets to the Anywhere From Here Aspen Premiere on Monday, October 10 will help benefit the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club! Get your tickets today, at the link below!
Ride With George
AVSC Ride with George
July 18, 2022
Aspen to Ruedi Reservoir
7 am - 1pm
Ride with George Hincapie is back! George is an American Road Bike Racer with top results in world renowned races such as the Tour de France. The Little Nell's Ride with George (supporting AVSC) will begin at 7:00 am from The Little Nell and lead riders up to Ruedi Reservoir above Basalt. Your ticket includes morning coffee, a guided ride to Ruedi, lunch on the Ajax Tavern patio including a glass of wine after the ride and supports the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club!
Aspen to Ruedi Reservoir
7 am - 1pm
Ride with George Hincapie is back! George is an American Road Bike Racer with top results in world renowned races such as the Tour de France. The Little Nell's Ride with George (supporting AVSC) will begin at 7:00 am from The Little Nell and lead riders up to Ruedi Reservoir above Basalt. Your ticket includes morning coffee, a guided ride to Ruedi, lunch on the Ajax Tavern patio including a glass of wine after the ride and supports the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club!
AVSC Alumni + National Council Race and Après
March 12, 2022
2:00 pm Race / 3:30 - 5:00 pm Après
Aspen Highlands
AVSC is excited to bring our community of alumni and donors together for a fun day of racing and celebrating our organization and community. The Race portion of the day will begin at 2:00 pm and each competitor will get two runs. Immediately following the race, competitors, spectators and community members will be able to gather outdoors at the base of Aspen Highlands for drinks + food provided by Slow Groovin' BBQ.
2:00 pm Race / 3:30 - 5:00 pm Après
Aspen Highlands
AVSC is excited to bring our community of alumni and donors together for a fun day of racing and celebrating our organization and community. The Race portion of the day will begin at 2:00 pm and each competitor will get two runs. Immediately following the race, competitors, spectators and community members will be able to gather outdoors at the base of Aspen Highlands for drinks + food provided by Slow Groovin' BBQ.
2022 Winter Olympics
February 4 - 20, 2022
Beijing, China
AVSC is proud to have a number of Roaring Fork Valley local athletes competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. From longtime RFV natives like Hailey Swirbul (Nordic), Alex Ferreira (Halfpipe) and Hanna Faulhaber (Halfpipe) to athletes that spent a season or two honing their skills with our world class coaches, Bella Wright (Alpine. Hagen Kearney (Boarder Cross), Jon Sallinen (Halfpipe), Chris Corning (Snowboard Halfpipe) and more!
Beijing, China
AVSC is proud to have a number of Roaring Fork Valley local athletes competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. From longtime RFV natives like Hailey Swirbul (Nordic), Alex Ferreira (Halfpipe) and Hanna Faulhaber (Halfpipe) to athletes that spent a season or two honing their skills with our world class coaches, Bella Wright (Alpine. Hagen Kearney (Boarder Cross), Jon Sallinen (Halfpipe), Chris Corning (Snowboard Halfpipe) and more!
Olympic Send Off
Wednesday, January 26
Aspen Gondola Plaza
Ceremony for AVSC Olympic Athletes
4:00 pm
On Wednesday, January 26 please join AVSC and Aspen Snowmass as we bid farwell and good luck to our hometown heros, Alex Ferreira, Hanna Faulhaber, as they set out for the world stage in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Aspen Gondola Plaza
Ceremony for AVSC Olympic Athletes
4:00 pm
On Wednesday, January 26 please join AVSC and Aspen Snowmass as we bid farwell and good luck to our hometown heros, Alex Ferreira, Hanna Faulhaber, as they set out for the world stage in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.