Editor’s note: A version of this story appears in this year’s edition of the Winter in Aspen/Snowmass magazine. Jake April has lived with cerebral palsy all of his life. Weakness on his right side causes.
Spring celebrations continued across the slopes last weekend with a benefit for Challenge Aspen in Snowmass, a 50th birthday party at Cloud Nine on Aspen Highlands, and a massive deck party to close out Bonnie’s season.
Meeting Santa can be overwhelming with the bright lights, loud music, and long lines. But Challenge Aspen hosted a “Sensory Santa” event yesterday to offer a more approachable way to meet the famous holiday personality.
When it comes to a visit with the jolly old man in red, most anyone who has ever waited to meet Santa knows the chaos that can ensue. Not so with a “Sensory Santa” experience that was offered from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and will again happen Wednesday at the same time at The Collective in Base Village .