Beginning March 1st, the FREESKIER crew is heading to Aspen, Colorado for its annual all-mountain ski test. Throughout the week, we’ll be putting hundreds of next year’s best skis to the test, with the results serving as the basis for selection of our Editors’ Picks in the 2016 Buyers’ Guide. For six straight days, our army of ski testers will rip Ajax Mountain from bell-to-bell, testing a plethora of skis and logging the results via our mobile site.

And when you work hard, you also get to play hard; that’s why we’re throwing a rager on Thursday, March 5th at Aspen’s legendary music venue, Belly Up. This is also a fundraiser for Protect Our Winters, with a portion of ticket sales being given directly to the group. Come throw down with the FREESKIER staff, pro skiers, brand reps and ski testers alike, with music provided by hometown hero Berkel Beats.

You don’t want to miss this one, folks. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. and the show starts at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online or at the door.

FREESKIER FEST, Aspen
Featuring Berkel Beats
Thursday, March 5th, 2015
Belly Up, Aspen, CO
9:00 p.m. – $8 cover – 21+

Questions? Hit up @FREESKIER on Twitter.

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