tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15851044784166456942009-10-13T01:09:59.222-07:00Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-22813842004239749232008-02-05T13:33:00.000-08:002008-02-05T13:35:24.108-08:00Here is a brief description of what Challenge Aspen is all about...<br /><br /><br />About Challenge Aspen:<br /><br />Since 1995, Challenge Aspen has provided adaptive recreational and cultural opportunities to thousands of individuals with disabilities from around the world. Based in Aspen, Colorado, Challenge Aspen is an internationally established charitable organization. As a leader and innovator offering participants safe, expert instruction and the best competitive ski-racing and educational programs available in the world, Challenge Aspen also provides outstanding summer therapeutic art and drama camps to children with physical and cognitive disabilities. In addition, Challenge Aspen creates adaptive wilderness experiences and provides elite race training for Veterans with disabilities. Critical partnerships with sponsors like Aspen Skiing Co., combined with the generous support of the Founders’ Circle, National Council members and annual fund raisers, provide the funding necessary for Challenge Aspen to empower all participants through its outdoor and cultural experiences, regardless of financial status. For more information visit www.challengeaspen.org <http://www.challengeaspen.org/> .<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-2281384200423974923?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-49652633908264112522008-02-01T10:08:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:13:13.718-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NgX9tZ6dI/AAAAAAAAANc/fih0lgucECI/s1600-h/IMG_0034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NgX9tZ6dI/AAAAAAAAANc/fih0lgucECI/s200/IMG_0034.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162075562714982866" /></a><br /><br />Here is a Mono-skier hitting a jump, flying through the air.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-4965263390826411252?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-17477820879623759062008-02-01T10:03:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:07:57.573-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NfONtZ6cI/AAAAAAAAANU/svznLqkAfFs/s1600-h/IMG_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NfONtZ6cI/AAAAAAAAANU/svznLqkAfFs/s200/IMG_0027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162074295699630530" /></a><br /><br />I watched the mono-skiers event at the x games.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-1747782087962375906?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-72297670505095171872008-02-01T09:35:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:03:07.456-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NZWdtZ6bI/AAAAAAAAANM/P2qnOi6dHXM/s1600-h/IMG_0017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NZWdtZ6bI/AAAAAAAAANM/P2qnOi6dHXM/s200/IMG_0017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162067840363784626" /></a><br /><br />I was at the x games with challenge aspen. Here is Sarah, Dan, and me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-7229767050509517187?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-10261655261620391742008-02-01T09:30:00.000-08:002008-02-01T09:33:26.532-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NXe9tZ6aI/AAAAAAAAANE/M5Ix44PN-vg/s1600-h/IMG_0015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NXe9tZ6aI/AAAAAAAAANE/M5Ix44PN-vg/s200/IMG_0015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162065787369417122" /></a><br /><br />Zander and me at the top of the park.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-1026165526162039174?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-41258724606532835652008-02-01T09:25:00.000-08:002008-02-01T09:28:51.338-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NWXdtZ6ZI/AAAAAAAAAM8/bevQvOVqRkI/s1600-h/IMG_0012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NWXdtZ6ZI/AAAAAAAAAM8/bevQvOVqRkI/s200/IMG_0012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162064559008770450" /></a><br /><br />This is Zander my ski instructor, Sara my Aide, and me on the mountain.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-4125872460653283565?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-78243575003429401492008-02-01T09:19:00.000-08:002008-02-01T09:25:02.765-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NVWdtZ6YI/AAAAAAAAAM0/siAQ1qMF444/s1600-h/IMG_0009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NVWdtZ6YI/AAAAAAAAAM0/siAQ1qMF444/s200/IMG_0009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162063442317273474" /></a><br /><br />I like this picture so much it is my background for my laptop.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-7824357500342940149?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-84754192757710709662008-02-01T09:09:00.001-08:002008-02-01T09:18:47.785-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NT49tZ6XI/AAAAAAAAAMs/UvMpNwy2P4w/s1600-h/IMG_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6NT49tZ6XI/AAAAAAAAAMs/UvMpNwy2P4w/s200/IMG_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162061835999504754" /></a><br /><br />This is Zander and me skiing at Snowmass.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-8475419275771070966?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-70673272361201165702008-01-30T11:02:00.000-08:002008-01-30T11:29:56.501-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6DKyNtZ6WI/AAAAAAAAAMk/8XjS2HOKFhQ/s1600-h/IMG_0007.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_jp6NKJnxScU/R6DKyNtZ6WI/AAAAAAAAAMk/8XjS2HOKFhQ/s200/IMG_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161348136988961122" /></a><br /><br />when I'm in the half pipe I feel like I am FLYing.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-7067327236120116570?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-71415007288743216752007-12-10T15:52:00.000-08:002007-12-10T15:59:00.161-08:00Wednesday, December 5th, 2007<br />I went skiing with Challenge Aspen. It was fun! My instuctor Dan, and I went on a box. Dan helps me ski on a bi ski. This was my first time skiing this year. I am excited for this season!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-7141500728874321675?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-62122810986578171802007-11-16T12:09:00.000-08:002007-11-16T12:11:45.599-08:00- Tennessee school for the blind <br /><br />- December 7th-13th <br /><br />- Snowmass and Glenwood Springs<br /><br />- 12 participants and four chaperones <br /><br />- small group of instructors<br /><br />-it it will be their first time on an airplane and on skiis.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-6212281098657817180?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-42104979000885928912007-11-16T12:03:00.001-08:002007-11-16T12:06:54.315-08:00Dates for your calendar<br /> <br />17 November - Help Leah Roland Spin-a-thon, Aspen Athletic Club - help Leah, a Challenge Aspen participant, raise funds for Stem Cell Treatment in India.<br /> <br />27 November - Roaring Fork Veterans History Project screening of "The Last Ridge" at the Wheeler Opera House - contact Kip Hubbard at 970-925-3721.<br /> <br />1 December - Aspen Summit for Life, Aspen Mountain - uphill race to promote organ and tissue donation, benefiting the Chris Klug Foundation and the American Transplant Foundation.<br /> <br />2 December - Meet the Challenge Aspen Competition Team, Aspen Gondola Plaza, 2:00 - 4:30pm<br /> <br />18 December - The Aspen Club and Spa 30 year anniversary party to benefit Stem Cell Treatments, supporting Amanda Boxtel (co-founder of Challenge Aspen) and Leah Roland (participant of Challenge Aspen) <br /> <br />20 December - Challenge Aspen Holiday Party, Challenge Aspen offices (Snowmass Village Mall) from 3:00 - 5:30pm.<br /> <br />1 March 2008 - One from the Heart Buttermilk Uphill Race and Walk-up-a-thon, benefiting Challenge Aspen and the Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program of Denver (CHIP).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-4210497900088592891?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-44099771992768071172007-09-18T08:32:00.000-07:002007-11-16T12:08:05.854-08:00On September 12, 2007, I went to Denver to see my friend Amanda Boxtel get an award for citizen of the year.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-4409977199276807117?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-56920424897712227542007-09-17T09:44:00.000-07:002007-09-17T13:33:14.828-07:00On Wednesday, September 14, 2007, I saw a documentary that Challenge Aspen did called "Crawl, Walk, Run". It was about soldiers that had been hurt in the war. They were able to do a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. They had all lost an arm and leg or both. Swimming in the river made them so happy. The men can feel powerful again. I have been rafting, I was excited and scared. You can see more about the documentary at www.challengeaspen.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-5692042489771222754?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-63725985609093992042007-08-25T08:43:00.000-07:002007-08-28T14:18:11.311-07:00Monday- The jungle book was the paly we performed this year! I was Slither the snake!<br />Tuesday- I went to gymnastics! We jumped on the trampoline!<br />Wednesday- We praticed our play! We learned songs and dances!<br />Thursday- We got costumes and had a dress rehersal!<br />Friday- I like performing plays! It was fun!<br /><br />Overview- I would suggest this camp for other kids with disabilities!! I like performing!<br /><br />Check out my pictures from music and dance camp using the link below!<br />http://picasaweb.google.com/bigairmax/ChallengeAspenMusicAndDanceCamp82807238PM<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-6372598560909399204?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-59762477161060496432007-07-24T14:49:00.000-07:002007-07-24T15:07:08.540-07:00Monday-I did not want to go rafting.<br />Tuesday-We went bowling! It was crazy!<br />Wednesday-We went swimming and petted horses! I like swimming!<br />Thursday-We made journals about camp!<br /><br />Overview<br /><br />I liked teens camp! My favorite part was swimming!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-5976247716106049643?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-37279635210798407532007-07-13T11:14:00.001-07:002007-07-13T11:14:20.518-07:00<p class="MsoNormal">It was fun! I petted a snake!<span style=""> </span>It felt crazy!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-3727963521079840753?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-5580262796875424922007-07-13T11:13:00.002-07:002007-07-13T11:14:04.038-07:00<p class="MsoNormal">I like swimming! We went in the lazy river!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-558026279687542492?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-28904273357122252122007-07-13T11:13:00.001-07:002007-07-13T11:13:43.312-07:00<p class="MsoNormal">I want to be the girl in the jungle book for the parade. I did help paint a tree for the float.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-2890427335712225212?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585104478416645694.post-73093965576172997272007-07-13T11:02:00.000-07:002007-07-13T11:04:48.064-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.google.com/bigairmax/Rpe9L2CGCQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/dwkTMrkX0Qw/IMG_3131.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://lh5.google.com/bigairmax/Rpe9L2CGCQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/dwkTMrkX0Qw/IMG_3131.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><ul><li>Monday- I liked making new friends!</li><li>Tuesday- Painting and horseback riding were fun!</li><li>Wednesday- I liked coloring.</li><li>Thursday-Denver</li><li>Friday-I liked showing all of my art work to my mother.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal">Overview</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love art camp! I think this is a good camp. Here are some pictures.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bigairmax/ArtCampAtAndersonRanch">http://picasaweb.google.com/bigairmax/ArtCampAtAndersonRanch</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1585104478416645694-7309396557617299727?l=bigairmax.blogspot.com'/></div>Big Air Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14374558348389668175noreply@blogger.com0