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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
2024 Winners
Women Under 21
1st Place
Talia Kirsch
2nd Place
Grace Miller
3rd Place
Anne Miller
Men Under 21
1st Place
Nick Nelsen
(not pictured)
2nd Place
Craig Wolfe
3rd Place
Lewis Wolfe
Women 21-39
1st Place
Karen Kinnaman
Men 21-39
1st Place
Adam Freilich
(not pictured)
2nd Place
Gabe Tobon
3rd Place
Will Obrian
Women 40-49
1st Place
Mia Woodward
2nd Place
Carissa Welch
3rd Place
Elsje Borms
Men 40-49
1st Place
Scott Warden
2nd Place
Jeremy Kirsch
3rd Place
John Miller
Women 50-59
1st Place
Michelle Ronis
2nd Place
Anne Fung
3rd Place
Monica House
Men 50-59
1st Place
Benjamin Freilich
2nd Place
Rob Welch
3rd Place
Adrian Lavina
Women 60+
1st Place
Janice Pinto
Men 60-69
1st Place
Giovanni Staurenghi
2nd Place
Carl Claes
3rd Place
Doug Paulding
Men 70+
1st Place
Jim Martin
2nd Place
George Wyhinny
3rd Place
Phil Nelsen
Women Snowboarding
1st Place
Katie Allison D'Amico
Men Snowboarding
1st Place
Jake Read
2nd Place
David Goldenberg
3rd Place
Steve Friedlander