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

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2023 Winners

Women Under 21

1st Place
Talia Kirsch

Women Under 21

2nd Place
Lila Niemietz
(not pictured)

Women Under 21

3rd Place
Mariam Eichenbaum

Men Under 21

1st Place
Gniewoj Michalewski

Men Under 21

2nd Place
Dawson Welch

Men Under 21

3rd Place
Nick Nelsen
(not pictured)

Women 21-39

1st Place
Julia Hudson

Women 21-39

2nd Place
Karen Kinnaman

Men 21-39

1st Place
Sam Duker
(not pictured)

Men 21-39

2nd Place
Gabe Tobon

Men 21-39

3rd Place
John Miller

Women 40-49

1st Place
Erin Eichenbaum

Women 40-49

2nd Place
Carissa Welch

Women 40-49

3rd Place
Mia Woodward

Men 40-49

1st Place
Jeremy Kirsch

Men 40-49

2nd Place
Scott Warden

Men 40-49

3rd Place
Steve Houston

Women 50-59

1st Place
Monica House

Women 50-59

2nd Place
Janice Pinto

Men 50-59

1st Place
Sanford Chen

Men 50-59

2nd Place
Rob Welch

Women 60+

1st Place
Julie Starr-Duker
(not pictured)

Men 60+

1st Place
Robert Millay

Men 60+

2nd Place
Mark Balles

Men 60+

3rd Place
Allen Ho

Men 70+

1st Place
Phil Nelsen

Men 70+

2nd Place
George Wyhinny

Women Snowboarding

1st Place
Christine Gonzalez

Men Snowboarding

1st Place
David Goldenberg

Men Snowboarding

2nd Place
Joe Simonett

Men Snowboarding

3rd Place
Ryan Bowens