Aspen gay ski week 2024
Aspen Gay Ski Week
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Aspen Gay Ski Week (AGSW) is the oldest annual, week-long LGBTQ+ ski event in the nation. A model for other LGBTQ+ ski weeks, AGSW applications a unique vacation experience in the scenic and historic mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass in Colorado. AGSW visitors relish four mountains of varied skiing and snowboarding terrain, as adv as cross-country skiing, snowshoe, and winter hiking trails in the Elk Mountains of Colorado.
AGSW officially kicks on on Sunday, January 14th with several action packed events in Snowmass and Aspen. As always, find the latest schedule at
Not Just a Party – AGSW is a Non-Profit Fundraiser
AGSW is also the annual fundraising event for AspenOUT, a local non-profit and (c)(3) organization. AspenOUT focuses on anti-bullying and mental health services in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The organization has been producing this event since for the purpose of funding local programs and supporting national organizations that fit our mission. Detect out more at
Getting There
Aspen Gay Ski Week Returns for 47th Year, January ,
Actor Brendan Scannell and others Headline for Nation’s Largest & Oldest Gay Ski Week
November 9, (ASPEN, CO): Aspen Gay Ski Week (AGSW), the nation’s largest and oldest queer ski event, returns for its 47th year—from January , —welcoming an expected 3, attendees.
Aspen Gay Ski Week is Aspen OUT’s annual fundraiser, generating the funds to grant local, regional and national organizations that provide support to the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, AGSW proceeds are used to underwrite more than hours of therapy for Roaring Fork Valley youth and help host educational forums, outings and programs.
“AGSW is much more than a party and unique among gay ski weeks around the earth, because it’s a fundraiser,” Kevin McManamon, Executive Director of AspenOUT. “It’s funded countless LGBTQ+ organizations and now, we’ve created a leadership program to produce even a greater difference in the lives of area youth.”
In fall , AspenOUT launched a modern leadership and scholarship program for juniors and seniors at five area tall
THE HOTEL
Nestled steps from Aspen Mountain and just beside Wagner Park, the Limelight is within walking distance of Aspen’s renowned landmarks, restaurants, and hotspots. No need for vehicles: complimentary transportation to and from the Aspen Airport and town. With its fresh, contemporary style, relaxed atmosphere, and eager-to-serve staff, the Limelight is an ideal spot to start and finish your epic morning in the mountains. The Limelight team prides itself on superior guest service. We believe that our care for each one of our guests is our most defining characteristic.
AMENITIES
Parking. We propose parking in our underground parking garage for $18 per night. Parking is secure, self-park, and available 24 hours per day. Alternatively, we have parking permits for the residential area surrounding the hotel, which costs $5 and is valid for one week.
Complimentary Shuttle Service. The Limelight is an environmentally-conscious hotel. We provide complimentary transportation to and from Aspen’s Roaring Fork Airport and around town, so there’s no need to rent a car. Seek about our compli
The Story of Aspen Queer Ski Week
Arguably the biggest party of the winter season, Aspen Gay Ski Week has matured. Now entering its 48th year (taking place January 12–19, ), the beloved Queer ski event with a worldwide draw is bigger, broader, and more inclusive than ever—par for the course given its arrogant history.
It was the party culture of the ’70s clashing with old-fashioned unacceptance that led to the formation of a nonprofit to run Aspen Gay Ski Week and use it as a force for good in the community. During the decade, a group of local men had started regularly hanging out with gay visitors from ski clubs around the territory. By , the reunions became more official, with each club hosting parties in their condos on different nights for a week in January, and the local contingent throwing the welcome party.
But as liberal as Aspen was, being gay in widespread wasn’t universally accepted (hence the condo parties)—a existence that spurred Jon Busch, one of Aspen Same-sex attracted Ski Week’s founders, to advocate for gay rights after getting in trouble for dancing with another man at a local bar.