Jeremy Abbott and the Stars on Aspen Ice.

Stars on Aspen Ice. Gracie Gold, Ashley Clark, Anthony Boucher and Jeremy Abbott.Jeremy Abbott grew up and began skating in Aspen.  He is now a world-class figure skater and a U.S. Olympian.  For the 3rd year in a row, Abbott, who began skating at the Aspen Ice Garden at age 4, brought a few of his world-class  skating friends to Aspen to perform on the ice.  Stars on Aspen Stars Ice is a major league figure skating production created by Abbott, his friends and family and the local skating club, Revolutions.

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STARS on ASPEN ICE

Abbott along with Gracie Gold, a U.S. Olympian and Japan's Yuka Sato who was a World Championship led the parade of Stars on Aspen Ice.  Skating champions and international performers like Ashley Clark, pairs team Melanie Lambert & Fred Palascak and junior champion Anthony Boucher brought their talent o Aspen for two SRO shows.   Aspen's own skating sensation Sari Behr led a cast of Revolutions Skating Club performers that numbered almost 40.  The young ladies from Revolutions were poised for greatness and seemed super-excited to share the ice with some of the best skaters in the world.

The ARC was buzzing with excitement and The Stars on Aspen Ice did not disappoint.   The show was fast paced, well programmed and fun for everyone.  Abbott skated a flawless program and received a huge ovation from the hometown crowd.

It was a night of family fun for all ages.  See the Stars on Aspen Ice facebook page for more info.

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Memebers of Revolutions Skating Club in Aspen, Colorado take center ice.World Champion Japanese figure skater Yuka Soto made some new friends in AspenOlympian Gracie Gold and her co-stars from Revolutions.Jeremy Abbott with his sister Gwen and his Mom, Allison.

Stars on Aspen Ice w/ Jeremy Abbott & friends

Jeremy Abbott back in Aspen, where it all started.It was a big warm WELCOME HOME to Aspen for skating star Jeremy Abbott.  

The 2nd Annual Stars on Aspen Ice skating show took place last night at Lewis Ice Arena in Aspen.  Presented by the Revolutions Skating Club of Aspen and featuring Olympic Medalist and home-grown Aspen Champion skater, Jeremy Abbott.  Abbott is the current and 4-time men's figure skating U.S. Champion.  Joining J.A. in the spot light were Gracie Gold, current U.S. National Champion and Olympic Bronze winner, Rosalynn Sumners 1984 Olympic Silver medalist and several other professional and amateur champions.   In addition to the pro's, Aspen's  Revlolutions Skating Club members played supporting roles at Sugar Plum Fairies, Reindeer, Pajama Kids and Mice.

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The stands at the ARC were packed for two shows on Saturday.  AspenSpin got to experience the professional level skating extravaganza from the "on ice" VIP section.  The Stars on Aspen Ice is clearly a major highlight on the jam-packed holiday calendar in Aspen.  It's a fabulous family event.   A slew of sponsors, local to Aspen and from beyond stepped up to provide support for the show as well as fantastic items for the successful silent auction.   Stars on Aspen Ice under the direction of Peggy Behr has a huge following.  The Revolutions skaters and their friends and families seem like a close knit bunch and everybody turned out to see the show.   VIP's were feted to a fully catered and heated lounge and a private autograph session with the stars.  It was big-time fun for all who attended.

The Mice.Jeremy Abbott, who discovered his passion for figure skating as a 4 year old Aspenite brought his Olympic Bronze Medal from Sochi 2014 to share with his many friends and fans.   Greeted with a HUGE bear hug from his 3rd grade teacher, Abbott seemed genuinely touched by the out-pouring of admiration from the SRO crowd. There were plenty of hugs and kisses being passed out throughout the night. 

Stars on Aspen Ice was a magical show.  One that included a wonderful spectrum of cast-members from the World-Class stars to groms  who were cute as buttons. Many thanks to Jeremy Abbott's Mom, Allison for keeping AspenSpin in the loop and to Revolutions Skating Club for putting on such a spectacular show.

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The Entire Cast of Stars on Aspen Ice 2014. The tradition continues.Jeremy Abbott and his Mom, Allison Scott along with his Olympic Bronze medal.Stars on Aspen Ice: Jeremy Abbott and Gracie Gold.

Sons of Aspen head to Sochi.

Aspen always sends it's Olympic athletes off in style.  Gondola Plaza was jammed with well wishers as Aspen bid bon voyage to four Olympians heading to Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics.  For a tiny mountain town, Aspen has an exceptional Olympic history.  No one seems to have the accurate number, but AspenSpin estimates that ZG has sent 30 to 40 athletes with strong ties to past Winter Games. Incredible.  Chris Klug, Gretchen Blieler, Casey Puckett, Andy Mill, Christin Cooper, Chris Devlin-Young and others have honored Aspen by competing at the highest level.

AspenSpin collaborator Joseph Gulizia attended the olympic  festivities Aspen Mountain.   Photos: JOSEPHGPHOTOGRAHY.com 

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The four Aspen heros for the XXII Olympiad. 2014 in Sochi.

JEREMY ABBOTT                     Figure Skating

SIMI HAMILTON                        Cross County Skiing

NOAH HOFFMAN                     Cross Country Skiing

TORIN YATER-WALLACE      Ski Superpipe