Oregon Adaptive Sports

12/17/2025

At Oregon Adaptive Sports, belonging starts with access.

This winter, access looks like:
• Top quality adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and nordic experiences
• State of the art adaptive equipment
• Scholarships and pricing that ensure cost is not a barrier to participation
• Accessible transportation to Community Nordic programming
• Inclusion of people with disabilities in the outdoors

In the weeks ahead, we will share stories of belonging from across our community, stories from athletes, volunteers, staff, ambassadors, and more, all made possible by you.

Make your year end gift by December 31 to expand access and make these experiences possible this winter: https://oregonadaptivesports.app.neoncrm.com/forms/dennisconnors

Image Description: Five people at the top of a ski slope wear playful costumes. Three are standing on skis, one is in a monoski, and one is in a bi-ski.

12/15/2025

Gear up for the season with NEW OAS merch built for movement and adventure:

Layer under your ski jacket with our technical hoodie, stay cozy in our knit or Nordic beanies, keep hair and ears in check with an active headband, and top off any outfit with a 5-panel hat—designed for adventure on and off the slopes!

Find it at the OAS office, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Merch will also be at mountain locations once the season opens!

*Helmet and Goggles not for sale, for image purposes only*

Image Description: A flat lay of Oregon Adaptive Sports merchandise on a light background image of Mt. Bachelor. Includes a blue technical hoodie, a knit OAS beanie, a Nordic headband, a Nordic Beanie, and a custom OAS 5-panel hat. Items are arranged to clearly show logos, colors, and details. Text "O-A-S Winter gear is here!"

12/12/2025

CamPAH!: Ski, ride, sign, repeat: a weekend built for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth ages 10-19 who want to spend every moment on snow and in community.

Think full days on snow with instructors who are fluent in ASL, a crew that brings the energy, and a camp vibe that feels more like a reunion than a lesson. It is immersive, lively, and seriously fun.

Registration is live, and spots are going fast! Register at the link in our bio!

If CampAH is on your winter wishlist, now is the time to grab your spot.!

Image Description: three youth and one coach at the bottom, smiling or posing, wearing orange "Deaf Skier" or "O-A-S" vests. Above them is the purple CamPAH! logo showing the ASL sign for "PAH!"

12/11/2025

Our Year-End Campaign begins today, and we are working toward a $200,000 goal. Your support fuels transformational outdoor experiences for people with disabilities, where belonging and community are built.

We're starting the month by sharing a moment from Worth the Ride featuring Dennis Connors. As his wife, Krista, shared, “For us to have skiing and snowboarding back in our lives, and to be able to do that as a family, ski through the trees in the powder, with Dennis again… just incredible.”

Stay tuned, we will be highlighting powerful stories of belonging all month!

Video description: a clip from "Worth The Ride" Featuring Dennis Connors, shows Dennis snowboarding in powder with his wife and two kids.

12/10/2025

Heroes: Nineteen years strong, and still one of our favorite weekends!

Heroes brings together veterans and active-duty service members with disabilities for a full weekend on snow, providing an opportunity to learn, reconnect, find community, and enjoy the mountains with the support that makes it all possible.

Registration is now open, and we are excited to welcome new participants. Veterans who require adaptive equipment or instruction are encouraged to apply. Priority goes to folks facing the biggest barriers to recreation and to those joining us for the first time. Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1vSAc-B1BLffroYQz575Um2H6YeJD2GGIje5PlsWHDKbH8Q/viewform

This program continues each year thanks to the generous support from sponsors like

Pat, OAS Executive Director, shares it best: "This weekend shines each year because of the community that shows up, the volunteers who support every turn, and the athletes who come ready to learn and enjoy time on snow."




Image Description: A person skis a bi-ski using fixed outriggers, tethered by an O-A-S instructor. The snowy slope stretches behind them, with the O-A-S Heroes logo below, featuring the U.S. flag, the O-A-S logo, and orange mountain outlines.

12/06/2025

Rippers Camp is back this winter for two epic sessions! Two full days of riding, exploring the mountain, and chasing whatever conditions bring—steep groomers, icy pitches, bumps, trees, powder, and everything in between.

This camp is built for riders who already feel strong on black runs and want to push themselves, ride hard, and level up their skills. Each day is shaped by the mountain, the snow, and the challenges we seek out together.

Image description: A man with a red beard wearing a blue jacket skis a mono-ski under a clear blue sky. White block text curves above him, reading “RIPPERS 2026" with the orange O-A-S logo below.

12/02/2025

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This Giving Tuesday, we are reflecting on what it means to return to the things you love.

For Dennis, snowboarding is healing, it is connection, it is home. After serving nine years in the Marine Corps, including three deployments to Iraq, and experiencing two strokes, riding felt impossible, but through Oregon Adaptive Sports, he found the instruction, equipment, and encouragement to stand on his board again.

Your support makes moments like his possible. Every contribution helps more families, veterans, and athletes find their flow and ride together.

Will you help create more stories like Dennis’s this Giving Tuesday?

ID: Captioned video showcasing Dennis’s journey with OAS, accessing adaptive snowboarding with OAS, and the return to the mountains that are home to Dennis.

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12/01/2025

The story drops on December 2nd. Will you be tuning in?

Video Description: a man snowboarding fades into view from a white screen with the words "The story drops December 2nd. Tune in on Giving Tuesday to see it." The video fades to white at the end with an Orange O-A-S logo between the text.

11/30/2025

Kick off winter OAS style! ❄️ Join us December 2nd at 10 Barrel Eastside to celebrate community, welcome our newest Hall of Fame inductees, and hear exciting updates for the season. Enjoy free pizza, a cash bar, and connect with friends old and new.

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oas-winter-kickoff-party-tickets-1968312225853

Image Description: Text above in orange and dark blue on white: "You're Invited! O-A-S Winter Kickoff Party." Text below: "Tuesday, December 2nd at 10 Barrel East." Image shows a person snowboarding in all black using stand-up outriggers on a whiteout day.

11/25/2025

Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday. We'll be sharing something big.... stay tuned!

Video description: a man snowboarding fades into view, with the words "Something big is coming..." over him in white text. The frame fades to grey and the words "tune in on Giving Tuesday" and the O-A-S logo come into view. Audio in the video is the sound of a snowboard swooshing on snow.

11/24/2025

The OAS office will be closed Nov 24th - 28th. We’ll be busy doing our snow dances and prepping for winter! ❄️

The office will be open and we'll be back in action on Dec 1, ready for winter to really begin!

Image description: White image background with text in orange and blue: "The O-A-S office will be CLOSED this week! November 24th–28th. We'll be back in action on Monday, December 1st!" The photo shows a group of skiers from different disciplines skiing down a run on a snowy, whiteout day.