This week, service members and veterans will gather in Aspen and Snowmass for Challenge America’s first-ever Military Ski Week.
The Colorado-based nonprofit has focused events for the week around the concept of the “Aspen Idea.”
Events explore how the pillars of mind, body and spirit connect to military principles. Stacy Bare, a Bronze Star recipient and director of Sierra Club Outdoors, will speak about the relationships among nature, values and duty. That’s Thursday at 6 p.m. The Little Nell.
This weekend, there will be a summit to launch the Military Sisterhood Initiative. The program addresses rising rates of suicide among women who’ve served in the military.
And, of course, there’s skiing. Challenge America is partnering with Aspen Skiing Company to offer discounted passes to the military community.