• Alpine training lanes are on the Goldenhorn/Thunderbowl race arena at the base of Aspen Highlands with access via the Thunderbowl lift.
• Early season training is available on 400m vertical of varied terrain including FIS homologated courses for Slalom, Giant Slalom, SG and DH.
• Snow will be prepared to the hardest “race ready” surface possible.
• The training arena is lined with a single layer of B-Net and multiple layers where requested and installed by coaches.
• Freestyle/Freeride mogul and air bag venues are also at Aspen Highlands adjacent to the Alpine venue.
• Customized programs (gate rental, course setting, timing) are available for additional fees.

• Goldenhorn (upper third of the venue) will have two to five lanes available for training. They can accommodate a 25 gate GS or 45 gate SL (150m vertical).
• Thunderbowl (lower two thirds of the venue) will have two to six lanes available for rent. They can accommodate a 40 gate GS or 60 gate SL (250m vert).
• Goldenhorn/Thunderbowl can be combined for a full length SG lane (400m vertical).
• A top to bottom access lane will be preserved at all times.

• Two - three hour training slots will be available each day. (with option to do 3 slots a day as neccessary)
• 9:00 – 12:00 and 12:00 – 3:00.
• Coaches will be allowed to load 15 minutes prior to training slot.
• All teams must make one slip run after training.

TRAINING CENTER DETAILS

• A limit of 20 athletes will be allowed on any one lane at one time.
• Lift tickets are not valid on any other Aspen Ski Co lifts or mountains.
• Gold Cards, Gold Medallions, Season’s Passes, Colorado Cards or any other complementary or bulk lift tickets are not valid for early season training.
• Guest Training with AVSC programs will be considered upon request.

• A 50% deposit must accompany all training requests. Cancellations will be accepted up to 30 days in advance for a full refund.
• In the event early season training is not available due to lack of snow, visiting teams will receive a full refund.

• Training lanes will be tentatively assigned based on team requests.
• Daily meetings will be held ½ hour following the final training session of the day at AVSC to coordinate training for the following day.
• Team Captains are responsible for insuring a safe and productive training environment on the hill for all teams. SAFETY FIRST.
• “Start Stop” must be placed on all adjacent starts when slipping of courses is to take place.
• Technicians with equipment may not descend the course while training is in process.

• Liability Releases: It is the responsibility of the Team Leader to insure that all adult participants; athletes, coaches, servicemen, press, medical, etc. execute AVSC’S releases. All minors must have releases signed by parents or LEGAL guardians. Executed releases must be returned by Team Leader prior to access to the training venue.
• 2016 Releases will be available on-line in October.
• Insurance: Teams or individuals must provide certificates of liability insurance listing Aspen Skiing Company and the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club as additionally insured.
• Every effort will be made to provide a quality training experience to all guest teams.
• Training priority following AVSC programs will be as follows:
  • Invited National Teams
  • Invited Collegiate Teams
  • Other invited Teams
  • By level of athletes
  • By length of training stay
  • By other factors to provide the best quality and safest possible environment

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