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Try and Keep Up! 

Ski with Olympian Noah Hoffman around the gorgeous Ashcroft Nordic trails, and when you can no longer keep up, sit down to a gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse This meal for 20 will be prepared from locally sourced ingredients by Executive Chef Chris Keating and paired with wines presented by Guest Sommelier Sabine Fowler. 

Noah Hoffman: Local Olympian

After seven successful years on the U.S. Ski Team, became an Olympian in 2014. As if the honor weren't enough for the Aspen native, Hoffman was a contending player in Sochi's 50k freestyle mass start, hanging with the lead pack and asserting himself as the new face of U.S. distance skiing.

In addition to an impressive Olympic debut, Hoffman also finished 9th in the Ruka Triple Stage World Cup 15k freestyle pursit. Hoffman earned his first national title in 2012 and a silver medal in the U23 World Championships in Turkey in the same year. The 2015 World Championships could be a pivotal moment for the young skier, who looks to continue shaking things up on the big stage.

Legendary Mountain Dining

Located 11 miles outside Aspen at the base of the Elk Mountain range, the Ashcroft Ski Touring cross-country area has over 35 km of groomed trails. At the heart of the area, the Pine Creek Cookhouse is the premier Aspen dining experience for cross-country skiers, nature lovers and gourmands. The Pine Creek Cookhouse delights diners with unique mountain gourmet cuisine. 

Executive Chef Chris Keating will design a special tasting menu to compliment the carefully selected wines which will be presented with each fabulous course. 

With pairing notes, stories of Sochi by guest Noah Hoffman, an afternoon of skiing, and a gourmet lunch in the unforgettable Pine Creek Cookhouse, this will be an event to remember.

Pine Creek Cookhouse and Ashcroft Adventures Mountain offer gourmet cuisine at the Pine Creek Cookhouse, where legendary views of 14,000 foot peaks meet legendary dining. Nestled in a virgin Aspen grove at the base of the Elk mountain range, top quality ingredients and impeccable preparation combine to create an unparalleled dining experience. 

Item Special Note

Must be used Winter 2015 after March 15th. Blackout dates apply. Mutually agreeable times must be planned. Skiiing rentals included. Up to 30 guests. 

www.pinecreekcookhouse.com