The Magic of Skiing 2025

with Thomas Crum

and selected Aspen Ski Company Ski and Snowboard Pros

Saturday, January 25 - Friday, January 31, 2025

Imagine being in the fabulous Rocky Mountain resort of Aspen, residing in view of Aspen Mountain, skiing and snowboarding some of the most magnificent and varied terrain in the world with great ski and riding instructors in an optimal learning environment, making new friends, and creating balance in your life at the same time!

Tom Skiing

This program can bring you back to yourself, and help you be in the moment every time.

Katie Ertl, Senior VP of Operations--Ski/Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass

The Magic of Skiing with Thomas Crum is Aspen Skiing Company's longest running specialty program for a good reason: we focus on the "big picture." We don't just see skiing or riding as a series of techniques to get right. We view the art of skiing as a vehicle for self-awareness, an opportunity to become more conscious, to cultivate appreciation, and to discover how to unify the mind and body to achieve inner peace.

All this, while having even MORE fun on the mountain!

Love the camaraderie -- everyone is so positive and supportive; great energy and spirit.

Phil Kendall, Colorado Springs, CO

Women in a line on the slope

The Magic of Skiing combines full days of skiing/riding with Thomas Crum's off-mountain training, a totally unique and enriched learning experience. You will find yourself creating more balance -- not just in your skiing/riding but in your relationships and your life experiences.

All this, in the fabulous Rocky Mountain resort of Aspen, Colorado, home of the most magnificent and varied terrain in the world.

This program gives all of us the true essence of skiing. Thank you for changing my life for the better.

Doug McDaniel, Lostine, OR

Saturday, January 25 - Friday, January 31, 2025: The Magic of Skiing - $3795

(RETURNEES receive $200 discount = $3595)

The program begins with an Intro Session on Saturday evening, January 25, 7-9 pm, followed by five full days of skiing/boarding instruction plus daily hour-long morning and apres-ski sessions with Thomas Crum. (Wednesday is a well-deserved day off!) Days begin at 7:30 am and end at 5:45 pm. The program ends on Friday, January 31, around 5:45 pm. All off-mountain sessions are held in The Gant's newly-remodeled conference center.

The Magic of Skiing includes:

Training in the Aiki Approach - A unique, powerful system of mind/body coordination, fitness and health, relaxation and awareness, conflict resolution, and harmony in relationships. Requires no previous training.
Five Full Days of Quality Ski or Snowboard Instruction - In small ability-level groups ranging from first-timers to black diamond experts. Ski or board the group's choice of Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk, or Aspen Highlands, with some of the best pros the world has to offer.
Off-mountain facilitation by Thomas Crum and Aikiworks Team.
6-day lift ticket - Good on Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk or Aspen Highlands. (Program price can be adjusted if you already have your own lift ticket.)
Nutritious full breakfast and afternoon tea/snack daily at The Gant

The Magic of Skiing is very, very good value for the money...and that's without factoring in all the extra learnings.

Kevin Harding, Queensland, Australia

About Thomas Crum

Thomas Crum, the director of The Magic of Skiing, conducts seminars for corporate, government, non-profit, and public organizations on stress reduction, conflict resolution, and peak performance.

He is the author of three best-selling books, Three Deep Breaths, Journey to Center and The Magic of Conflict.

Tom is also a black belt instructor in the art of Aikido, an instructor with the Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass, and a certified instructor with the Professional Ski Instructors Association.

In Tom Crum's program you will learn about the good energy in all of us and the choice we have to extend it.

Klaus Obermeyer, Founder and CEO of Sports Obermeyer Ltd.

About the Magic of Skiing Professionals

Joining Tom in the Magic of Skiing are some of the finest ski and snowboard professionals in the business. They include Professional Ski Instructor Association (PSIA) U.S. Demo Team members, current and former directors of ski schools, PSIA examiners and clinic leaders, Australian and Czech Demo team members, World Power Eight champions, ski racing coaches and more. Most of all, they are gifted teachers and practitioners of the Aiki Approach.

Champion Magic of Skiing coach Jenny MacArthur — Champion Magic of Skiing coach, World Powder 8 and Australian Demo Team member Jenny MacArthur can really carve those skis.

Image of The Gant, Aspen Colorado

Lodging Options

Aspen offers many options for lodging. The website www.stayaspensnowmass.com is a good source for hotel and condo availability. The website www.VRBO.com lists private homes and condos offered by owners, often at reduced rates.

Group Lodging at The Gant: We have arranged for group rates at The Gant, a popular and well-located condo resort and the host for all our off-mountain sessions. The condos at The Gant are more like a stay at a private home. Each spacious unit features a wood-burning fireplace, living room, private balcony, and fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy a full fitness center, two heated pools, and three Jacuzzis and the little touches expected of upscale lodging.

We can help you keep your lodging costs down by matching you with condo-mates at The Gant. Share the kitchen and large living areas, while maintaining your privacy in your own bedroom and bath.

Group Lodging Prices at The Gant

Single Occupancy
(one person per bedroom/bath in a 2-bedroom/2 bath condo)

$539/night*

Double Occupancy
(two people per bedroom/bath in a 2-bedroom/2 bath condo)

$755/night*

*plus tax and resort fees
(A limited supply of 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units are also available).

For reservations at The Gant, contact Bree in Group Sales 979-920-6072
or email gantres@destinationhotels.com

The Magic of Skiing is the greatest.

Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager series

Cancellation Policy: We require a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your space in The Magic of Skiing. The balance, which is due 45 days before the start of the program, is refundable up to 21 days before the start of the course. (Lodging refunds should be made directly with the hotel.)

Click to register or call the Aspen office (970-925-4954) or email us at ski@aikiworks.com.

Skiers inbetween letters of RESPECT on Aspen Mountain in 2018 — Magic 2018 Scott Brockmeier Photography January 30, 2018

Tom Crum and a group of smiling Magic of Skiing attendees at a picinic table in winter

Two Aspen Ski instructors looking at the view during the Magic of Skiing program

We start every year in a peaceful, centered way with the Magic of Skiing.

Betty and Herb Jacobs, Magic of Skiing Junkies, Denver, CO