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Wasatch Adaptive Sports believes in the development of ability, independence and active living through recreation. We provide entry-level through advanced instruction of winter and summer recreational pursuits for individuals with adaptive needs and their families. Through personalized assessments and instruction, along with adaptive equipment, we work together to achieve your goals and experience the outdoors without limitations. Wasatch Adaptive Sports programs focus on increasing independence and mobility in a social environment.
If you are interested in participating in any of our summer or winter programs, click below:
After attending your first lesson, please use our booking page to schedule subsequent lessons.
Click below to hear some of our students’ stories:
Our Events
Open House at WAS’s New 2nd Home!
417 W. Winchester St.; Murray, UT 84107
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
10/20/2018
Come see WAS’s new home!
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Snowbird Customer Appreciation
Our News
Executive Director Elizabeth Jahp: The WAS Potential
“Right…left…right…left,” cheered Cole, age three and Alex, his instructor, as they swung their arms in unison, linking turns down Chickadee. What may have appeared as a choreographed and much-needed snow dance from the chairlift was, in fact, Cole learning to initiate his first-ever turns in the bi-ski. This past weekend, three new students from the …
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Josie Roest: Riding and Writing for WAS
My name is Josie Roest. I’m paralyzed from the stomach down due to an injury at birth. I have been with Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) for roughly 4 years. As the name may suggest, they are an organization based around adaptations to sports including cycling, water activities, and skiing. I started out skiing with them, …
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Anna Beninati: My Road To Training at The Olympic Training Center
At some point in your life, there will be a moment that you look back on and say, “That was the worst mistake I ever made.” For most people, it will be something like: “I wish I’d studied abroad in college,” or “She was the one who got away.” For me, it’s the time I …
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What Do WAS and Moustaches Have In Common?
What do WAS and moustaches have in common? Each year, the Salty Saints Social Club and Facial Hair Society puts on a beard and moustache competition at Snowbird’s Oktoberfest which benefits Wasatch Adaptive Sports. Continue reading to learn more about the Salty Saints’ competition and consider signing up to …
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Judy Gooch: WAS Programming Through the Eyes of a Physician and Board Member
“…many of my patients, both children and adults, have skied, biked, bowled and hiked with Wasatch Adaptive Sports. Doing activities they never thought possible has built their confidence and resilience. The love and respect from the instructors has built their self-respect.” For over 30 years, I have practiced as a physician specializing in Physical Medicine …
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Brock Rocked the Ragnar
Earlier this month, Brock Carter completed the 2018 Wasatch Back Ragnar, a 200 mile relay over two days, as a part of the Neuroworx team while riding a handcycle from Wasatch Adaptive Sport’s Rental Program. Watch the video below to hear about Brock’s experience in the race and how WAS enabled him to meet his …
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Erik and Steve: Snowbird Employees Support WAS
Steve and Erik are both Snowbird employees as well as dedicated WAS volunteers. Read on to hear about their past experiences with adaptive recreation (spoiler alert, they both got their start in the water!), how they got involved with WAS, and why they love working with our students! Erik Jones My name is Erik Jones …
Read MoreNotice of Nondiscrimination Policy to Students
Wasatch Adaptive Sports does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and athletic and other administered programs.
