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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 our programs, click below:
Summer lessons only: after your first lesson, please use our booking page below to schedule subsequent lessons.
Click below to hear some of our students’ stories:
Our Events
Highly Decorated
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
12:15 pm - 5:30 pm
12/15/2018
Honoring veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
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Summit Gala
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
12/29/2018
Snowbird’s Annual Fundraiser!
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Winter Programming Starts 12/11/18
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
12/11/2018
Winter programming is here!
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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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Scott Beck: Reflecting Back
For the past four years, I have had the opportunity to serve as chair of the board of directors of Wasatch Adaptive Sports. I was drawn to WAS because, as a native Utahn, father of a daughter with special needs, and an avid skier and cyclist, inclusive recreation has been central to my life and …
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In Honor of Our Veterans
Here at Wasatch Adaptive Sports, we respect and value the service our veterans have given to this country. We partner with the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System to provide opportunities for recreation to our veterans. Our goal is to get veterans out of the home and participating in activities that promote camaraderie, self-esteem, …
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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 …
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.
