Oregon Adaptive Sports

02/07/2026

CamPAH! Is right around the corner, and your coaches are so excited to meet you! CamPAH is a Deaf ski and snowboard camp where the entire weekend is hosted in American Sign Language.

Video Description: an assortment of clips with no sound of skiers and snowboarders signing to each other and others off-screen. Shots include action shots, standing shots, and shots of the chairlift from below. Most people in the video are wearing an orange vest with the words "Deaf Skier" on it.

02/05/2026

This journey began with first turns at Oregon Adaptive Sports and is now heading to the world stage. Two OAS athletes are preparing for Milano Cortina 2026, and we are excited to share more about their journeys as we count down the days with them. Who’s ready to cheer them on?

Image Description: Faded image of a snowy mountain landscape with subtle red fencing and rocky terrain. Overlaid text reads “Milano Cortina 2026” and “28 Days.” The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic logo appears in the upper right, and the Oregon Adaptive Sports logo appears in the lower left.

02/02/2026

“Let’s put down the gun, let’s put down the bottle, let’s put down the depression — and let’s go ski.” - OAS Instructor & Army Veteran Lou Bauer.

It is our honor at OAS to facilitate access to the transformative and irreplaceable benefits of outdoor recreation, especially for those who carry both the visible and invisible scars of war.

We are eternally grateful for their service and to the OAS community who helps fund these opportunities.

Check out KTVZ's recap of our 19th Annual Heroes event this past weekend at Mt Bachelor, supported by Move United Sport and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

https://ktvz.com/news/central-oregon/2026/01/31/veterans-ski-weekend-brings-healing-and-camaraderie-to-mount-bachelor/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPtvDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeseZ2Y1NqYzFeSuB2uC5J7G4yzyfbhp2WzXKl806txQ5iy7hFA5BjLmi3W34_aem_0s1BcdRMCwxnn3QmSGyThQ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterans’ mental and physical health remains a major concern. According to a 2023 Veterans Affairs report, roughly 31% of veterans using VA care have a mental health diagnosis. Lou Bauer, a ski instructor and U.S. Army veteran, told KTVZ, “For me, the transition from bulle...

02/02/2026

Challenge your friends, raise some funds, and win the day at Ski For All!
(Beach-party energy on snow encouraged)

Register for Ski For All: https://oregonadaptivesports.rallybound.org/ski-for-all

Video Description: 6 Oregon Adaptive Sports ambassadors speak directly to the camera, each sharing a line about Ski For All and inviting viewers to register.

01/30/2026

Heroes Weekend is here!

This weekend, Heroes brings veterans and active-duty service members with disabilities together for a full weekend of skiing, shared experience, and community. For many athletes, it is a chance to spend time on the mountain with other veterans, in a space where connection comes naturally.

In the film "Worth the Ride" (released in November 2025), Dennis Connors shares how skiing alongside other veterans became one place he found that sense of community again. His story is one example of what Heroes Weekend makes possible: time on snow, mutual support, and the kind of belonging that keeps people coming back. (Watch: Worth the Ride at the link in our bio!)

We are grateful for the athletes, volunteers, and partners who show up each year to make Heroes Weekend what it is.




Image Description: 14 people pause together on a snowy ski slope during active snowfall. 2 athletes ski using adaptive sit-skis at the front. Behind them, 12 others stand on skis or snowboards in bright orange OAS vests labeled “OAS” and “Guide,” alongside others in blue jackets. Evergreen trees and a foggy, snow-covered hillside fill the background.

01/28/2026

Not every moment on the mountain is about movement; sometimes it’s about pausing together, sharing a laugh, and taking it all in before the next run.

Those in-between moments are part of what makes time spent outside together feel so meaningful.

Image Description: Three people wearing helmets and winter jackets pause together on snow, smiling and laughing while standing close during a lesson on the mountain, with trees and a bright sky in the background.

01/26/2026

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski for Life program, offering youth with disabilities a chance to experience skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo. Students from more than ten...

01/24/2026

This is what your Sunday morning with OAS could look like:

Meet at OAS by 9:00 AM to catch a ride up with the community, or head straight to the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. From there, check in with instructors, get set up with the gear you need, and gather on the groomed trails.

Ski, snowshoe, or use adaptive Nordic equipment to get out on snow. Move at your own pace while volunteers ski alongside, offering support and encouragement as the group heads out together.

Build skills, spend time together, and keep coming back. Community Nordic is about learning, practicing, and being part of it.

Our next Community Nordic session is this Sunday, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM.
No cost for athletes. Instruction and adaptive equipment are provided. Sign up at https://oregonadaptivesports.org/events/community-nordic-sundays-2/

Image Description: ID1: Three people stand on a groomed Nordic trail at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. All three wear snowshoes and hold poles. They are stopped on the trail, facing each other in conversation, with a lodge building, ski runs, and snow covered trees visible in the background. ID2: An athlete uses a Nordic sit ski on a groomed trail while holding ski poles. Another skier stands in front, holding two yellow tethers attached to the sit ski. Snow-covered trees line the trail, with one skier visible farther back.

01/23/2026

February is almost here, and the Paralympic Winter Games are right around the corner!

This year, two athletes from our Oregon Adaptive Sports community will be racing on the world stage.

Just 16 days until the Opening Ceremony. The countdown is on. Who's counting down with us?

Image Description: Graphic featuring two para alpine sit-ski racers in motion on a blue and white striped background. The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic logo appears in the upper right, and the Oregon Adaptive Sports logo is in the lower left.

01/23/2026

01/21/2026

This Friday, we are getting a little skunky in the best way.

Boneyard Beer is dropping Skunkape IPA, and $1 from every pint goes straight to Oregon Adaptive Sports.

Come hang out, drink good beer, and support transformational outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.

Plus, enter the raffle for a chance to win: a Skunkape snowboard, Mt. Bachelor passes, and more!

This Friday night from 5–9 PM at Boneyard Pub in Bend.

Drink beer. Support OAS. Win cool stuff!

Image Description: Skunkape I-P-A release party flyer from Boneyard Beer featuring a large illustrated skunk-like humanoid drinking from a keg. Text reads: “Skunkape I-P-A Release Party.” Event details: Friday 1/23, 5 to 9 PM at Boneyard Pub. $1 from every pint benefits Oregon Adaptive Sports. Includes raffle prizes like a Skunkape snowboard, Mt. Bachelor day pass, and more, with all raffle proceeds benefiting O-A-S.

01/18/2026

Today wraps up volunteer training at Hoodoo, and it also marks the end of training season for our incredible volunteers.

From fall orientation sessions to winter on-snow days, new and returning volunteers have shown up again and again to build skills, learn adaptive equipment, support athletes and instructors, and care deeply about doing things well.

Training takes time, energy, patience, and heart. We are so grateful to every volunteer who committed to growth, practice, and preparation.

Thank you for showing up, for learning, and for being such an important part of this community. We cannot wait to put all of this training into motion together!

Image Description: A group of skiers standing on a snowy slope at Hoodoo, listening to O-A-S Education and Training Manager Melodie, with forested mountains and a blue sky in the background.