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WAS Veterans
Together, we’re raising $250,000 to support Wasatch Adaptive Sports programs. Join us for the 14th annual Highly Decorated event at Snowbird on Saturday, December 12! Your participation in Highly Decorated shows how much you care about empowering Utahns with disabilities to access outdoor recreation, and we’re so grateful you’re part of this community! If you’re wondering how you can make an impact, here are three meaningful ways to help:
Bid on Auction Items:
The Highly Decorated Online Auction gives everyone a chance to support WAS while picking up some incredible gear from our in-kind sponsors. Every bid translates into more lessons, more adaptive equipment, and more opportunities for our participants.
Donate:
The demand for WAS programming continues to grow, and our biggest challenge is meeting that need. Your donation, at any level, helps expand our reach and ensures more of our neighbors in Salt Lake and Utah counties can experience the joy, connection, and confidence our programs inspire.
Spread the word:
Tell your friends, family, coworkers, and networks about WAS and Highly Decorated. When folks are choosing where to direct their generosity this season, your support and story can inspire them to give to the organization that’s redefining possible for individuals with disabilities. Send this link to your friends and family!
2026 Schedule of Events:
11:30: Veterans & Servicemembers can pick up their lift tickets (Snowbird Center, Level 2)
11:30 – 13:30: Veteran Resource Fair in the Cottonwood C room (Snowbird Center, Level 2)
15:30: Après ski reception with light refreshments in the Cottonwood C room (Snowbird Center, Level 2)
16:30: Tree lighting ceremony with music, hot chocolate, drawings, candle lighting, and more! (Snowbird Plaza Deck)
*schedule subject to change
Interested in partnering with us to support veterans with Disabilities?
Contact Wes Warne, WAS Development Director, at 801.718.0058 or
wes@wasatchadaptivesports.org.
2025 Highlights
Register for Highly Decorated
Veterans, active servicemembers, and their families are eligible. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be requested by December 1, 2026 at 5pm – please only register if you are committed to attending the event! Lift tickets are for a half day of skiing at Snowbird Resort (12:30pm – Close) and do not include equipment.
Registration Coming SoonLearn More About WAS Veterans Programs
We provide outdoor recreational and social activities for veterans coping with military-related physical, cognitive, and emotional difficulties. Our goal is to get veterans out of the home and participating in activities that promote camaraderie, self-esteem, and a connection to the outdoors. All WAS Veterans Programs are available 100% on scholarship thanks to the generous support of our donors.
Learn MoreSupport WAS Veterans Programs
Support Wasatch Adaptive Sports initiatives and programs benefiting veterans via a donation.
Support WAS VeteransCheck out the 2025 Photo Album
View photo highlights from last year’s tree lighting and see how our community came together to celebrate those who serve.
2025 Photo Album
“I served from 1982 to 1992. I’ve accumulated quite a few disabilities, but I still wanted to get out in the world and be active. I came across through PT at the VA, Wasatch Adaptive Sports. Not too many people have gone through the time or expense to look at us veterans and say, hey, we are deserving of having something that is custom to our disability. Support Wasatch Adaptive Sports. Make a difference.”
– Oswald, Veteran & WAS Participant
“[I served] in Air Force Pararescue for 25 years. I had a lot of experience most women do not challenge their bodies to do and now I am reaping the repercussions. A lot of times, when you’re damaged, you feel very recluse, you become isolated, and you suck into depression. [Wasatch Adaptive Sports] saves our lives. It really does.”
– Diana, Veteran & WAS Participant
“I have spent the last couple of years recovering from a t-bone crash that took my legs. I had never considered a recumbent bike but now I am getting out riding even single track mountain biking which I never thought I would do again! WAS has opened several doors since then! Their people are GREAT and the world is now full of possibilities, not roadblocks. Thank you WAS!…”
– Timothy, Veteran & WAS Participant