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Best Skiers on the Mountain: Inside the First-Ever SitBird Advanced Monoski Camp with Wasatch Adaptive Sports
"Attending the SitBird Camp put me in the heart of the adaptive ski/mono-ski community which is where I feel the most comfortable. Being among those who are willing to meet me where I am helps bring a feeling of independence and confidence navigating the world as a whole."
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What it Means to Be an Adaptive Ally with WAS Student and Ambassador Elena
"WAS is a superb avenue for me to share my love for the snow and mountains with other disabled outdoor enthusiasts. Experiencing the mountains today in a way that seemed so intangible for so many years, gives me fuel to help others find similar adventures."
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My “Second First Time” Backcountry Skiing: Heliskiing with WAS and Powderbird!
"WAS is a superb avenue for me to share my love for the snow and mountains with other disabled outdoor enthusiasts. Experiencing the mountains today in a way that seemed so intangible for so many years, gives me fuel to help others find similar adventures."
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Racing Against #8: Defeating Hall of Famer Steve Young on the Slopes with Drake Becker!
"It’s not every day you get to meet greatness. And it’s even rarer to have the chance to face off with one of the all-time best: the man himself, Hall-of-Famer and Super Bowl champ Steve Young!"
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Every Family Deserves to be a Ski Family: Finding Joy and Excitement on the Slopes with the Lindseys
"Finding WAS has helped lighten our load as parents, gives us a reprieve, and joy and excitement in our children’s eyes. The kids feel confident and capable in so many ways and that confidence is transferred to how they react with their peers in other classes and groups. They truly do love their instructors and miss them when our season is over. On top of that, the scholarships help us be able to afford the activities each year."
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“Free as a Bird” – Learning to Ski at 60 with WAS Student and Veteran Ed Riding
"Skiing has changed my life drastically. I rarely have winter depression and I have met many great friends on the mountain. I owe great thanks to all the wonderful instructors of WAS."
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“The joy on his face when biking and skiing with WAS is indescribable” – Getting Outdoors with the Bauers: A WAS Family
"It has been very freeing and empowering to be able to get outdoors and reach new mileage goals each week. One of my favorite things with WAS is our women’s group. Every week we do an activity together and it has been an amazing experience."
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“The joy on his face when biking and skiing with WAS is indescribable” – Getting Outdoors with the Bauers: A WAS Family
"It has been very freeing and empowering to be able to get outdoors and reach new mileage goals each week. One of my favorite things with WAS is our women’s group. Every week we do an activity together and it has been an amazing experience."
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“My Legs Were Strong, Life Was Good Again”: Getting Back on the Bike (and Getting My Own!) After My Stroke
"It has been very freeing and empowering to be able to get outdoors and reach new mileage goals each week. One of my favorite things with WAS is our women’s group. Every week we do an activity together and it has been an amazing experience."
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“New friends, new opportunities, and new places”: Finding Empowerment and Community with Debbi and the WAS Women’s Ride
"It has been very freeing and empowering to be able to get outdoors and reach new mileage goals each week. One of my favorite things with WAS is our women’s group. Every week we do an activity together and it has been an amazing experience."
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“It brightens my soul to ride”: Rediscovering the Joy and Community of Cycling with Grant Aagard
"After I started having foot problems I didn’t know if I would ever be able to ride a bike again. Then an amputee support group activity just a few months after my surgery introduced me to Wasatch Adaptive Sports. They taught me that it would be possible for me to take up cycling again."
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“Find a Way and Make it Fun”: Welcoming Katie Allred as Development Director with WAS
"Participating in the WAS Hustle was a transformative experience that both challenged my own capabilities and allowed me to create a meaningful impact in the lives of others with adaptive needs. Combining my love for adaptive sports and my commitment to helping individuals push beyond their limitations, the fundraiser became an exciting event that stretched my comfort zone and filled my days with purpose."
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