Clubhouse Chronicles: AVSC brings back Equipment Night as winter approaches | AspenTimes.com

Meredith ElwellAspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club AVSC’s annual equipment night.Courtesy photo Mother Nature has started her work with early season snowfall and preparing our mountains with a strong base for another fantastic winter season on the hill for everyone at Aspen Snowmass to enjoy. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s Aspen Supports Kids (ASK) programs are following Mother Nature’s lead in laying the groundwork for a solid foundation for a lifelong love of skiing and snowboarding. ASK is AVSC’s recreational division, which serves as the starting block and foundation for all club programming. ASK serves roughly 1,600 local youth skiers and riders each winter in a variety of programs throughout the winter months.  With the lifts spinning in just over two weeks, this time of year at AVSC always sparks a flurry of excitement, anticipation, and necessary preparation. Now is the time to start reviewing your checklist for opening day. Do your boots fit? Are your skis and boards tuned? Where are your poles? Goggles? Helmets? Gloves? The retail rental shops across our valley are working hard to open their doors for all our ski and snowboard needs. All of
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