Aspen Supports Kids (ASK) Winter Program Information

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 can 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 regarding ASK Programs contact ASK Program Director Meredith Elwell 970-205-5161 or melwell@teamavsc.org

Our Programs

Review the 2025-26 offerings HERE 

DATES & DEADLINES

REGISTRATION

  • Registration Opens: Sunday, August 24, 2025 @ 5pm. Registration is both online and in-person.
  • Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday October 1, 2025 @ 5pm
  • Early Season Pricing Deadline: Wednesday October 1, 2025
All families are encouraged to register online as close to the registration opening as possible. Space fills quickly in our programs. Review the 2025-26 offerings HERE as well as the link to register. 
 

In-Person Registration: Special Opening Day of Registration In-Person Hours on Sunday, August 24th:
  • Aspen: AVSC Clubhouse (300 AVSC Drive Aspen, CO 81611) | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Willits/ Midvalley: English & Spanish-Speaking Support | Regus Building @ Willits (310 Market Street, First Floor Regus Building Basalt, CO 81621) | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration Support After Opening Day | Regular Business Hours
  • AVSC Clubhouse: AVSC Clubhouse doors are open 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Office location is: 300 AVSC Drive Aspen, CO 81611.  Building behind Aspen High School parking.
  • Willits/Midvalley: We are also offering registration help in our down valley office space August 25 – October 31 in Willits. Come see us at 310 Market Street #120, Basalt CO 81621.  Spanish speaking support available!
    • Monday / Wednesday / Friday | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
    • Saturday | 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Call our registration hotlines: English, Meredith Elwell, 970-205-5161 or 970-205-5101 or Spanish, Maria Ferrufino, 970-205-5124.  

Join the Waitlist!
Our programs fill up quickly. If your desired program fills up, please join the waitlist. The waitlist is critical to helping AVSC manage participation demand and also to fill spaces if a registration is cancelled. The waitlist does not guarantee enrollment and will be used to prioritize additional participants if space opens. To join the waitlist, you will select the desired program and then complete the remaining questions on the application.  There is no charge to join the waitlist, however you need to complete the entire process of registration to be added to the waitlist. You will be contacted by AVSC if and when space becomes available.
 

 

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:

If you have a question, please call our registration hotlines:

  • English: Meredith Elwell & the Clubhouse Team at 970-205-5161 or 970-205-5101
  • Spanish: Maria Ferrufino at 970-205-5124.  


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SCHOLARSHIPS

Program Fee Scholarships
Program fee scholarships are available based on need. Athletes applying for a program fee scholarship must submit their completed registration and scholarship application by Wednesday October 1, 2025 @ 5pm. Program fee scholarship applications can be found below. A $150 deposit is required to apply for a scholarship. Program fee scholarships are available for ASK Snowarriors (Buttermilk & Snowmass), All Mountain Express & Ridgerunner programs only. If you would like to securely upload your documents, please reach out to Meredith (melwell@teamavsc.org) for a link to submit.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday October 1, 2025 @ 5pm

Free Chaperoned Bus Service 
Registered Snowarriors Snowmass and Snowarrior Buttermilk participants will be able to APPLY for a seat on the free bus to Snowmass or Buttermilk through the registration process.  Bus service is only be offered on SUNDAYS. Limited space is available and space will be awarded after the close of registration via email. For winter 2025-2026, we will offer three bus stops; The Roaring Fork Career Center (504 27th Street in Glenwood Springs -- the intersection of route 82 and 27th St), Crystal River Elementary School Parking Lot (160 Snowmass Drive), and the Crown Mountain Park / Eagle County Parking Lot (395 Valley Road, El Jebel).  Call ASK Program Director Meredith Elwell 970-205-5161 or melwell@teamavsc.org for information.

Equipment Scholarships
Registered participants will have the opportunity to apply for free snowboard or ski equipment package generously donated by Four Mountain Sports (snowboard) and Gorsuch (ski).   Participants will be able to APPLY for this equipment package scholarship through the registration process.   Recipients will be announced via email after October 1st.   Equipment will be offered for sizing and pick up on one specified day in November at Four Mountain Sports Buttermilk and Gorsuch Café Aspen.   Equipment awarded will be available for use throughout the entire winter season with collection in early April.   Request an equipment scholarship during the registration process. 
 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Aspen Snowmass Season Passes and Lift Tickets 

All athletes participating in an AVSC program are required to have a physical Aspen Snowmass Aspen Card (lift ticket or season pass) for the upcoming winter season. All AVSC athletes will receive a voucher code via email from AVSC after registration is complete via email. This voucher will be used to secure your child’s Aspen Snowmass complimentary lift ticket valid on AVSC lesson days only or upgrade to an AVSC Full Season Pass for $277.  The voucher code can be redeemed at any of the Aspen Skiing Company Ticket offices during operating hours. 

 All athletes must pick up their physical Aspen Card before the opening day of lessons and are required to bring their physical lift ticket to each lesson. 
 
An AVSC Season Pass includes unlimited winter access to all four mountains (Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass) and has no black-out dates.  
  • All athletes 6 and under are eligible for a $0 School/AVSC 6 and Under Pass (unlimited winter access, no blackout dates). Child must be 6 through February, 15 2026. 
  • AVSC Programs of 3, 6, 7 and 8 days for athletes over 6 years old will receive a $0 lift ticket valid on AVSC lesson days only with the option to upgrade to an AVSC full season pass for $277.  
  • The Ridgerunners program at Aspen Highlands requires an AVSC full season pass for $277.
Additional instructions on how to redeem your AVSC voucher code towards your child’s Aspen Snowmass Aspen Card will be emailed after registration.

 

ASK Lunch Program

The following programs will have lunch included in the price of the program: Snobandits Full Day, Crossover Snobandits Full Day and March Buttermilk Crossover Full Day, Ridgerunners, Big Horns, Snowarriors Buttermilk (Saturday & Sunday), Snowarriors Snowmass (Saturday & Sunday), All Mountain Express and Aspenauts.

The Powder Panda and the Wahoo Sunday Program do not have lunch included in the price of the program and will require athletes to bring their own lunch in a brown bag or lunch box.  Groups will have access to shelter to eat their lunch.

The following programs are shortened lessons with no lunch opportunity and will require athletes to bring a snack that they can carry on themselves during lessons: Weekday Wahoo and Snobandits half day.

Participation

AVSC reserves the right to suspend or expel athletes who do not follow the AVSC athlete code of conduct, who cause disruptions, or who create an atmosphere that is not conducive to learning. Program fees will not be refunded and any outstanding payments will be the responsibility of the family.

Special Needs

AVSC welcomes children with special needs. Parents must set up a time to discuss their children’s needs and create a plan for support with Aspen Supports Kids Director, Meredith Elwell (970.205.5161) prior to the start of the program. See more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion below.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:  At Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC), we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all of our athletes and members of our community. We believe that the strength of our organization lies in the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities of our participants, staff, and partners. We work with local experts to ensure that children with special and specific needs are not only able to participate in our programs with proper resources and support but that they have the opportunity to thrive and foster a passion for the outdoors in a group of their peers. 


 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Aspen Skiing Company Employee Discount: Do you currently work for Aspen Skiing Company? If so, your children can join an ASK program for a discounted rate. Are you also a pro teaching an AVSC program? You are eligible for an additional discount. Contact Meredith Elwell (970.205.5161) or sign up online at www.teamavsc.org. Only ASC-verified 2025-2026 employees will qualify. You will need to supply your employee ID number in order for AVSC to process your promotion code.

Deposits: A $150 deposit will be required at registration for all participants applying for a scholarship or requesting a payment plan.

Credit Card Fees: A 2% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions to offset processing costs. This fee does not apply to debit card, cash payments, and e-Checks.

Fee Payment/Payment plans:  Aspen Supports Kids program fees are to be paid in full prior to the first day of training or a payment plan must be established. Payment plan installments will begin the first month following registration or after a scholarship is awarded and end on February 1.  Any deposits made will be applied against your balance due and the installments will be spread equally through February 1. A $50.00 processing fee (per family) will be applied to all payment plans that will be added to the financial ledger in January 2026.

Declined Payments: A $25 fee will be assessed for any payment transaction which is declined. Your child’s participation may be suspended unless payment arrangements are made within seven (7) days.

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.