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From the Aspen Times...
"After winning Challenger series, Kelly Hilleke on way to becoming valley’s next freeride superstar
Hilleke, now 19, has made one of his biggest dreams come true by qualifying for next year’s Freeride World Tour, which is the top circuit for competitive big mountain skiers and snowboarders. His next and ultimate goal is to win the FWT, and his dominance in the qualifiers this past winter will instantly make him a contender."
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"Baugh: Snow or no, AVSC gives gratitude and another year to the slopes
As the lifts come to a stop, we find ourselves in a bittersweet moment — a time to reflect and express our gratitude. It’s been an incredible year, filled with podium finishes and personal growth. But for the athletes at Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, it’s always been about the journey. And what a beautiful journey it’s been."
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From the Aspen Daily News...
"‘Dream-come-true type stuff’
Two Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard alums are on their way to carve up some of the most prestigious mountains with the top freeriders in the world after winning the Freeride World Tour Challenger Series this week. This year, AVSC’s own Kelly Hilleke won the men’s skiing division and Shayne Sandblom in other International Skiing Federation competitions. This year, AVSC’s own Kelly Hilleke won the men’s skiing division and Shayne Sandblom won the men’s snowboard division."
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"In honor of closing day we are taking a look at the story of Aspen’s oldest ski run! Did you know that’s why it was called cork screw?"
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"Maytin, Hilleke win in halfpipe in nationals
Hunter Maytin and Dax Hilleke came back from Copper Mountain this week with some fresh gold.The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association held its national finals over the past two weeks, concluding with freeski competitions this week. Locals through Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club showed out during snowboard competitions a week ago, but shined on skis this week."Read More
"AVSC collects hardware at national competitions
It’s national competition season for skiers and snowboarders, and Aspen-based athletes are collecting hardware. The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association held its snowboard week earlier this week at Copper Mountain, and freeskiing week starts Sunday. The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club sent a slew of representatives with medals coming back over Vail Pass.
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"AVSC athletes soar at U.S. Junior Nationals Freestyle
It was a high flying week for the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) moguls team as they competed in the U.S. Junior National Freestyle Championships held in Park City, Utah from March 17 to 23. Hosted by U.S. Ski and Snowboard, Park City Ski and Snowboard and Utah Olympic Park, the event featured single moguls, dual moguls and aerials for athletes in the U15, U17 and U19 divisions. "Read More
"Aspen local aims to increase accessibility in first ever community halfpipe rodeo at Buttermilk
On a partly cloudy, chilly morning in Aspen last weekend, the Buttermilk Mountain halfpipe was full of skiers and snowboarders. U.S. pro freeskier and Aspen local Tristan Feinberg stood at the bottom of the halfpipe on Saturday, recalling his earliest memories of his time on the pipe, ones he’s still very fond of.
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"AVSC’s Fletcher Hutto wins huge at junior nationals
Just a week after Aspen High School showed out with Alpine state championships at Aspen Highlands, the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club represented on the home slope in a week of under-18 National Alpine Skiing Championships. Aspen’s Fletcher Hutto led the way with wins in three events and took home the U18 national champion title. And he did so while recovering from a minor shoulder injury a few weeks ago."Read More
Big wins this week in Freestyle Moguls Nationals, Alpine Nationals and Snowbaord Nationals!
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