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Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program

LASP is a non-profit offering therapeutic sports recreation to individuals with disabilities. A member of Move United. That year 32 lessons were taught.

Bill Lounsbury was a member of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol who lost a leg to cancer in 1982. Undaunted and determined to remain active in the sport he loved, Bill taught himself to ski on one leg. Bill eventually lost his battle with cancer but his courage and love of skiing was an inspiration to everyone who watched his struggle. In September of 1988 a group of dedicated Holiday Valley Ski Patrollers with the cooperation and support of Holiday Valley Ski Resort founded The Bill Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP) to honor his memory. The first pieces of adaptive equipment for the program were purchased using donations that were sent to the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol in Bill’s memory shortly after his death. In 1988, there were 4 instructors and 14 students. Twenty eight years later the program has grown to over 40 instructors who collectively teach over 250 lessons during the course of a single ski season. All instructors are specially trained in adaptive ski teaching methods and over half of these instructors are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program! 🎉

A new year gives us the chance to look back with gratitude and forward with excitement. This past year was filled with powerful moments — first turns, personal breakthroughs, laughter on the chairlift, and the kind of connections that stay with you long after the snow melts.

We are endlessly thankful for our students who inspire us every day, our families who trust us, our dedicated volunteer instructors, generous supporters, and Holiday Valley for being our home mountain. Together, you make our mission possible.

As we step into the new year, we’re looking ahead to more lessons that build confidence, more friendships formed on the slopes, and more reasons to celebrate what adaptive skiing makes possible.

Here’s to fresh snow, open hearts, and another unforgettable year together. ❄️💙

👉 We can’t wait to share the season with you — see you on the hill!

12/30/2025

🎿✨ First day of lessons is officially in the books! ✨🎿

There’s something special about that first click into skis.
The nerves. The excitement. The big smiles.

Instructors Molly and April spent the day on snow with Lars, building trust, confidence, and momentum—one turn at a time. 💙
What started as a lesson quickly became connection, encouragement, and pure joy.

This is what adaptive skiing is all about:
❄️ meeting students where they are
❄️ celebrating every win
❄️ and creating moments that stay with us long after the lifts stop spinning

Here’s to many more days like this.

👉 Follow along and cheer on our athletes this season!

12/30/2025

🎿❄️ The stoke is real. ❄️🎿

The trailer has dropped — and the countdown is on. 🎬✨
Join us for Lily’s Road Ski Movie Night, featuring TGR’s “Pressure Drop”, and help open the mountain to athletes of all abilities.

📅 January 20, 2026
📍 Wayland Brewing

Every ticket supports the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, expanding access, opportunity, and independence through adaptive skiing. 💙⛷️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab yours today!
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Holiday Valley

12/22/2025

❄️ Happy First Day of Winter! ❄️

Today marks the start of a season we’ve been dreaming about. As the snow settles in and the lifts begin to spin, we’re looking forward to another incredible ski season at .

For us, adaptive lessons mean so much more than learning to ski. They lead to moments of joy, meaningful connections, growing confidence, and achievements—both big and small—that stay with our students long after the day ends.

Winter at Lounsbury Adaptive is filled with laughter on the slopes, high-fives at the bottom of the hill, and the shared belief that everyone deserves the chance to experience the freedom of skiing. We’re ready—and we hope you are too.

👉 Follow along, get involved, and help us make this season unforgettable.
Holiday Valley

12/19/2025

Sometimes our impact reaches far beyond our home mountain of Holiday Valley —and again this year, that journey took us to Breckenridge, Colorado.

LASP instructor Steve Goodwin proudly volunteered at the 2025 Hartford Ski Spectacular, an international gathering that celebrates what’s possible through adaptive sports.

In the first photo, Steve and co-instructor Vance Perry from New England Disabled Sports are pictured with Eve, a British veteran from BLESMA UK (British Limbless Veterans). Eve came to Ski Spec as a never-ever skier, both before and after her right above-knee amputation. By the end of the week, she wasn’t just skiing—she was thriving. Moments like these are why we do what we do.

The middle photo captures the heart of the event: BLESMA participants and their coaches, united by perseverance, trust, and shared triumphs.

And in the final image, Steve is joined by Keith Gabel, U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist in Snowboarding, and by Mer, an annual participant and bi-skier, alongside longtime friend and former Disabled Sports USA/Move United National Board President Bob Meserve—a reminder of the deep relationships that define this community.

We’re proud to see LASP represented on a global stage and honored to be part of a movement that proves adaptive skiing changes lives.

👉 Join us in supporting adaptive athletes—on our mountain and beyond.
Move United Sport

12/16/2025

SAVE THE DATE
🎿❄️ Lily’s Road 2nd Annual Ski Movie Night ❄️🎿
Featuring Teton Gravity Research's Pressure Drop

📅 January 20, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Wayland Brewing
Orchard Park, NY

All proceeds benefit at Holiday Valley
🎟️ Ticket info: https://givebutter.com/lilysroadinc

Thank you to sponsors Hadley Exhibits and Old Growth Ski Co!

12/06/2025

❄️ Last chance to order your Just Adapt merch! ❄️

There’s something magical about watching a student take their first glide down the mountain — the mix of courage, joy, and the feeling that anything is possible. That’s the heart of our Mary Ellen Racich Spirit Scholarship Fund, and it’s why your support matters so much.

Every shirt or hoodie you purchase helps provide FREE adaptive ski lessons to students with financial need and a true passion to learn. It’s more than merch — it’s a gift of confidence, growth, and belonging.

🎁 And good news!
If you order by December 7, your items will arrive in time for Christmas. Perfect for gifting and giving back at the same time.

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💙 Thank you for being part of our community!

Bonfire Valley

12/03/2025

On this Thank You Wednesday — a tradition within the Giving Tuesday movement — we want to pause and express our heartfelt appreciation to every donor, supporter, and friend of the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program.

Whether you live just down the road or thousands of miles away, your generosity reaches our snowy slopes and makes a real impact. Because of you, students of all ages and abilities are able to learn, grow, and experience the joy of skiing in a safe, empowering environment.

Your support keeps our volunteer instructors equipped, our adaptive tools accessible, and our lessons full of possibility. You help create moments of courage, independence, and pure happiness.

Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for cheering us on. Thank you for being part of our community — near or far.

Together, we continue to deEmphasize the disAbility and celebrate what’s possible.

💙⛷️💛

If you’d like to help further, we’d love for you to share our mission or invite others to get involved!

12/02/2025

Today's and the day to unlock a world of possibilities! 💫 Every dollar you give empowers individuals with disabilities to conquer the slopes and discover their full potential through our adaptive skiing programs. Be the reason someone smiles today! 😊 Make your gift at lounsburyadaptive.org 🙏 Holiday Valley

12/01/2025

💙⛷️ “When I’m on the mountain, I don’t feel limited — I just feel free.”

That’s the spirit behind our Mary Ellen Racich Spirit Scholarship Fund — helping students with financial need discover the joy of adaptive skiing through free, personalized lessons.

This season, every Just Adapt shirt or hoodie sold helps us continue to deEmphasize the disAbility and open the slopes to everyone. ❄️

👉 Get your gear and give the gift of possibility. Link in bio.
‼ Orders placed by December 7 will arrive in time for Christmas‼

Bonfire Holiday Valley

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6557 Holiday Valley Road PO Box 370
Ellicottville, NY
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Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

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http://www.lounsburyadaptive.org/, https://www.bonfire.com/store/lounsbury-adaptive-ski-program/, https://givebutter.com

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