ASK Programs

Aspen Supports Kids (ASK) is AVSC’s recreational division and serves as the starting block and foundation for all AVSC programs. ASK is where athletes have the opportunity to build their skills, love and passion for skiing and snowboarding in an affordable group lesson with their local peers. Programming is skill based development and not terrain based. ASK recreational programs serves kids 3.5 years of age through 12th grade in a series of either three, six, seven, eight or twelve-day programs on Buttermilk, Snowmass, Highlands and Aspen Mountain. Our ASK programs are taught by top level Aspen Skiing Company ski and snowboard pros. Once an ASK athlete turns seven and is a level 7 ski/snowboarder, they have the opportunity to transition into one of our competitive TEAM programs OR choose to continue with their ASK lesson progression. AVSC’s ASK program offers something for every athlete at every level.

For more information on important dates, deadlines, registration, ski passes, scholarships and more, please visit the ASK Information page here.
To learn more and apply for a scholarship, visit our scholarship page here. Please note, the scholarship deadline is October 1 at 5 pm.

If you need help finding the right fit, do not hesitate to reach out! For more information regarding ASK Programs contact ASK Program Director Meredith Elwell 970-205-5161 or melwell@teamavsc.org

PRESEASON

SNOBANDITS FULL DAY – 3 days skiing I Snowmass I Age 4* - Grade 2 I Levels vary

25/26 Dates: December 6, 13, 14 | New** 2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility:
- Kindergarten – Grade 2; All levels
- Pre-Kindergarten 4 years old (*must be 4 on or before September 1, 2025) AND Level 4 or above.
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 hour lesson)
Where: Base Village Snowmass
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
- Equipment is not included.
- No refunds due to early season ski conditions.
- Please join the waitlist if spaces are full at the time of registration.
Program Fee: $550 on or before October 1st; $595 after October 1st.

SNOBANDITS HALF DAY – 3 days skiing I Snowmass I Age 3.5 - Pre-K I All Levels

25/26 Dates: December 6, 13, 14 | New** 2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: 3.5 (Athletes born on or before 9/1/22 and potty trained) – Pre Kindergarten; All levels
Time: 8:45am – 11:45am (Half Day Lesson) or 12:30pm – 3:30pm (Half Day Lesson)
Where: Base Village Snowmass
Details:
- Snack time offered in the half day lessons through the Treehouse; athletes to bring their own snacks that can fit in their ski jacket pockets or fanny pack.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
- Equipment is not included.
- No refunds due to early season ski conditions.
- Please join the waitlist if spaces are full at the time of registration.
Program Fee: $290 on or before October 1st; $315 after October 1st.

SNOBANDITS CROSSOVER FULL DAY – 3 days Snowboarding I Snowmass I Grades 1-8 I Never ever - Level 1

Overview: INTRO TO SNOWBOARDING - Does your child want to try snowboarding? AVSC is excited to be offering a 3-day program for brand new snowboarders at Snowmass this winter. This program is designed for kids who have never snowboarded and want to give it a try!
25/26 Dates: December 6, 13, 14 | New** 2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday
Who: Brand New Snowboarders
Age/Eligibility: Grade 1 - 8; Never ever - Level 1
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Where: Base Village Snowmass
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
- Equipment not included.
- No refunds due to early season ski conditions.
Program Fee: $550 on or before October 1st; $595 after October 1st.

SNOWMASS PROGRAMS

ASPENAUTS – 7 days skiing I Age 4* - Kindergarten I Levels vary

25/26 Dates: January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility:
- Pre-Kindergarten (*must be 4 on or before September 1, 2025) AND Level 4 or above
- Kindergarten | All Levels
Time: 8:45am – 2:15pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Where: Base Village Snowmass
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
Program Fee: $1150 on or before October 1st; $1240 after October 1st..

SNOWARRIORS SNOWMASS SATURDAYS – 7 days skiing I Grades 1 - 5 I Level 4 or above

25/26 Saturday Dates: January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Grades 1 – 5 | Skiers: Level 4 or above
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Where:
- 1st Grade Location: Snowmass Base Village
- 2nd – 5th Grade Location: Two Creeks
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- Scholarships available.
- No transportation on Saturday. Transportation provided on Sunday only. Limited space available.
- All beginners (level 1 – 3 skier & level 1 – 5 snowboarder) in Grades 1- 12 must sign up for Snowarrior Buttermilk Programs.
Program Fee: $1150 on or before October 1st; $1240 after October 1^st.

SNOWARRIORS SNOWMASS SUNDAYS – 6 days skiing and snowboarding I Grades 2 - 12 I Level 4 or above

25/26 Sunday Dates: January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7
Who: Skiers and Snowboarders
Age/Eligibility: Grades 2 – 12 | Skiers: Level 4 or above | Snowboarders: Level 4 or above
** PRIORITY TO THOSE THAT QUALIFY FOR TRANSPORTATION**
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Where: Snowmass Two Creeks
Transportation: Free transportation from down valley bus stops based on availability. Please apply for a seat in the registration process.
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- Scholarships available.
- Down valley transportation available based on availability.
- All beginners (level 1 – 3 skier & level 1 – 5 snowboarder) in Grades 1- 12 must sign up for Snowarrior Buttermilk Programs.
Program Fee: $955 on or before October 1st; $1030 after October 1^st.

BUTTERMILK PROGRAMS

WAHOO SUNDAYS – 6 days skiing I Age 4* I Level 4 or above

25/26 Dates: January 11, 18 February 1, 8, 22 March 1 | 6 days of lessons
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Limited capacity: Pre-Kindergarten (*must be 4 on or before September 1, 2025) AND Level 4 or above.
- Athlete must show readiness for full day ski program as well as skill development of a level 4.
Time: 8:45 am – 2:15 pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Where: Buttermilk Hideout
Details:
- All athletes will be required to bring their own lunch in a lunch sack or brown paper bag. Shelter will be provided where athletes will eat lunch in the Hideout or Cliff House.
- There will be no lessons over X-Games and President’s Day Weekend.
- There are lessons over MLK weekend.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
Program Fee: $835 on or before October 1st; $900 after October 1^st.

POWDER PANDAS – 6 days skiing I Kindergarten I All levels

25/26 Dates: January 10, 17, 31 February 7, 21, 28 | 6 days of lessons
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Kindergarteners | All levels
Time: 8:45 am – 2:15 pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Where: Buttermilk Hideout
Details:
- All athletes will be required to bring their own lunch in a lunch sack or brown paper bag. Shelter will be provided where athletes will eat lunch in the Hideout or Cliff House.
- There will be no lessons over X-Games and President’s Day Weekend.
- There are lessons over MLK weekend.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
Program Fee: $835 on or before October 1st; $900 after October 1^st.

SNOWARRIORS BUTTERMILK SATURDAY – 6 days skiing I Grades 1 - 4 I Level 3 or above

25/26 Saturday Dates: January 10, 17, 31 February 7, 21, 28 | 6 days of lessons
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Grades 1 – 4 | Level 3 or above.
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Place: Base of Buttermilk
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons over X-Games and President’s Day Weekend
- There are lessons over MLK.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No transportation on Saturday. Transportation provided on Sunday only. Limited space available.
Program Fee: $955 on or before October 1st; $1030 after October 1^st

SNOWARRIORS BUTTERMILK SUNDAY – 6 days skiing or snowboarding I Grades 1 - 12 I All Levels

25/26 Sunday Dates: January 11, 18 February 1, 8, 22 March 1 | 6 days of lessons
Who: Skiers and Snowboarders
Age/Eligibility: Grades 1 – 12 | Skiers and Snowboarders: All Levels
PRIORITY TO THOSE THAT QUALIFY FOR TRANSPORTATION
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Transportation: Free transportation from down valley bus stops based on availability. Please apply for a seat in the registration process.
Where: Base of Buttermilk
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons over X-Games and President’s Day Weekend
- There are lessons over MLK.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- Scholarships are available.
- Down valley transportation available based on availability.
Program Fee: $955 on or before October 1st; $1030 after October 1^st

CROSSOVER FULL DAY – 3 days snowboarding I Grades 1 - 8 I Never Ever - Level 1

Overview: INTRO TO SNOWBOARDING - Does your child want to try snowboarding? AVSC is excited to be offering a 3 day program for brand new snowboarders at Buttermilk this spring. This program is designed for kids who have never snowboarded and want to give it a try!
25/26 Dates: March 8, 16, 22
Who: Brand New Snowboarders
Age/Eligibility: Grade 1 - 8; Never ever - Level 1
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Where: Base of Buttermilk
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships are available, but payment plans can be arranged.
- Equipment NOT included.
Program Fee: $535 on or before October 1st; $580 after October 1^st.

HIGHLANDS PROGRAMS

BIGHORNS – 8 days skiing I Kindergarten & Grade 1 I Level 6 or above

Overview: Geared towards skiers who are ready for the challenge of Highlands and who are already a strong level 6 skier. Athletes should be able to handle poles, hockey stop and make consistent parallel turns.
25/26 Dates: January 10, 11, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7 | 8 days of lessons
- Opening weekend is a double header, Saturday & Sunday
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Kindergarten – Grade 1| Level 6 or above I Grade based program; Not age based.
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Where: Aspen Highlands Base
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- No scholarships available for this program, but payment plans can be arranged.
Program Fee: $1300 on or before October 1st; $1400 after October 1^st

RIDGERUNNERS – 12 days skiing I Grades 1 - 8 I Level 6 or above

Overview: Ridgerunners become well-rounded skiers who can ski anywhere. This program allows athletes to experience an introduction to competition (giant slalom race, obstacle course, moguls competition, etc.) and is a stepping stone to AVSC’s TEAM (development/competitive) programs.
25/26 Dates: January 10, 11, 24, 25, 31 February 1, 7, 8, 22, 28 March 1, 7 | 7 Saturdays and 5 Sundays I 12 Days of lessons
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm (5.5 Hour Lesson)
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Grades 1 – 8 | Level 6 or above
Where: Highlands – AVSC Clubhouse
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Price does not include lift ticket. Participants must purchase a full season AVSC pass through the Aspen Skiing Company.
- Scholarships available.
Program Fee: $1880 on or before October 1st; $2025 after October 1^st.

ALL MOUNTAIN PROGRAMS

ALL MOUNTAIN EXPRESS – 8 days skiing I Grades 5 - 8 I Level 5 or above

Overview: All Mountain Express Program is for skiers who want to experience the terrain on all four of our mountains under the guidance of great professional instructors in a fun, recreational group environment. This group will ski two days on each of our 4 mountains. Skiers must be well-rounded and a strong level 5 or above.
25/26 Dates: January 10, 11, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7 | 8 days of lessons
- Opening weekend is a double header, Saturday & Sunday
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30pm (5.5 hour Lesson)
Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: Grades 5 – 8 | Level 5 or above.
Where: Announced week to week and communicated via email.
Details:
- Lunch included in program fee.
- There will be no lessons on Martin Luther King Weekend and President’s Day Weekend
- Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
- Scholarships available.
Program Fee: $1275 on or before October 1st; $1375 after October 1^st.

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS - SNOWMASS AND BUTTERMILK

WEEKDAY WAHOOS HALF DAY – 6 days Skiing I Age 3.5 - Pre-K I All Levels

AVSC is offering Weekday Wahoo half day programming to local preschool classrooms and individual preschool children (open enrollment). Please sign up for your school’s block noted below. If your school did not create a block, you can sign up for the “open enrollment” spaces. If you would like to add an additional lesson on a different day than your school’s block, you can sign up for any of the “open enrollment” spaces.

Who: Skiers
Age/Eligibility: 3.5 by the start of the program (must be born on or before 9/1/22 and potty trained) – Pre-Kindergarten I All levels
Time: 8:45am – 11:45am OR 12:30pm – 3:30pm I Half Day Lessons

25/26 Dates:

Snowmass Base Village:
Wednesdays: January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11
Thursdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12

Snowmass Blocks – COMING SOON!
Wednesdays | 8:45am – 11:45am | Blue Lake Preschool
Wednesdays | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Walderkinder & OPEN ENROLLMENT
Thursdays | 8:45am – 11:45am | Little Red Schoolhouse & Woody Creek Kids & ELC
Thursdays | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | OPEN ENROLLMENT SPACE

Buttermilk Hideout:
Tuesdays: January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10
Wednesdays: January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11

Buttermilk Blocks – COMING SOON!
Tuesdays | 8:45am – 11:45am | Wildwood & LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT SPACE
Tuesdays | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Honeytree & The Cottage
Wednesdays | 8:45am – 11:45am | ACDS & Tiny Pines & LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT SPACE
Wednesdays | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Honeytree & ELC & AJAX CUPS LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT SPACE

Details:

Athletes to bring their own snacks that can fit in their ski jacket pockets or fanny pack.
Snack time offered in the Half Day lessons through the Treehouse and Hideout.
Lift ticket for lesson days only is included in the price of the program.
Must bring activated, physical ski pass to every lesson.
No scholarships are available for this program, but payment plans can be arranged.

Program Fee: $490 on or before October 1st; $530 after October 1^st

Aspen Supports Kids (ASK) Refund Policy: 100% Refunds are permitted before December 1, 2025. After December 1, 2025, refunds are only available for documented medical reasons that result in season-ending injury and will be prorated based on the number of days missed. Any season pass discounted through enrollment in AVSC will be voided upon withdrawal. All refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee.