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It’s associated with being able to ski at probably one of the best ski areas in the world, and being able to meet and talk and discuss with other attendees. I just hope the format and the location and so forth can continue in the future.”
Kip Kiplin
NASTAR Ski Race and Lunch. NASTAR is the acronym for the NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public recreational grassroots ski racing program in the world.
Developed in 1968, NASTAR provides a fun, competitive and easily accessible recreational ski racing program that, through the use of a handicap system, allows skiers of all ages and abilities to compare themselves against their friends, family members and the U.S. Ski Team, regardless of when and where they race.
The Aspen Retinal Detachment Society holds an annual NASTAR race at the Spider Sabich Race Arena in Snowmass followed by an on-mountain picnic at the Spider Sabich Picnic Cabin. At the ARDS Closing Dinner, trophies are presented to racers in age and gender categories
2022 Winners
Women Under 21
1st Place
Talia Kirsch
2nd Place
Mariam Eichenbaum
3rd Place
Lamia Vajzovic
Men Under 21
1st Place
William Barker
(not pictured)
2nd Place
Nick Nelsen
(not pictured)
3rd Place
Craig Wolfe
Women 21-39
1st Place
Elizabeth Googe
2nd Place
Grace Leong
3rd Place
Sheila Garcia-Santana
Men 21-39
1st Place
Matt Googe
2nd Place
Jed Assam
3rd Place
DJ D'Amico
Women 40-49
1st Place
Mia Woodward
2nd Place
Lejla Vajzovic
3rd Place
Carissa Welch
Men 40-49
1st Place
Matt Warden
(not pictured)
2nd Place
Scott Warden
3rd Place
Jeremy Kirsch
Women 50-59
1st Place
Monica House
2nd Place
Anne Fung
3rd Place
Kelly Pfaff
Men 50-59
1st Place
Kim Irwin-Pack
2nd Place
Sanford Chen
3rd Place
Martin Worrall
Women 60+
1st Place
Jann McLane
2nd Place
Andrea Eller
(not pictured)
Men 60-69
1st Place
Mark Balles
2nd Place
Carl Claes
3rd Place
Carl Regillo
Men 70+
1st Place
Rand Spencer
2nd Place
George Wyhinny
3rd Place
Craig Leong
Women Snowboarding
1st Place
Christine Gonzalez
Men Snowboarding
1st Place
Michael Read
2nd Place
Jake Read
3rd Place
David Spotts
Women Telemark
1st Place
Sara Godek