Green Mountain Adaptive Sports

11/05/2026

🎿 APPRECIATION POST! ❤️ Our friends at SkiEssentials Stowe have gone above and beyond for our little organization over the years, but this one deserves an extra-special shoutout!

Recently, they stepped up to take on a unique challenge: finding and fitting the perfect ski boot for Eileen, a below-the-knee amputee. This was certainly not your standard boot-fitting situation, but if you know Ski Essentials, you know they don’t back down from a challenge. They welcomed it with open arms and, of course, made it happen – AND donated boots, fitting, and new bindings!

Eileen was a GMAS scholarship recipient for several years, but a few years ago, her ski boot was no longer providing the support she needed to feel safe and confident on the slopes. And trust us, Eileen can ski… FAST!

When Eileen connected with Benny and Doug, they immediately got to work figuring out how to make the right fit possible. Their creativity, expertise, patience, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference.

And we’ll let Eileen tell you just how much it meant to her: “My heart is bursting and I am on Cloud 9 after my final boot fitting today! Doug and Benny, the boot Godfather, were just AMAZING! So thorough, patient and genius! Doug sewed – yes, he sewed it at home! – a custom wrap for my prosthetic ankle so it’s easier to get in the boot, and Benny oversaw everything and made his recommendations!”

THIS is what it’s all about! It’s about people who care, who think outside the box, and who are willing to go the extra mile to make sure everyone has the opportunity to get out there and do what they love.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the entire Ski Essentials team, especially Benny and Doug! You continue to show up for GMAS and our athletes in ways that go far beyond what we could ever ask. Your generosity, expertise, and big hearts make a real difference.

We are so grateful to have you in our corner. Thank you for helping Eileen get back to doing what she loves – and doing it FAST! ❤️⛷️

11/03/2026

Registration to the Stowe TetraSki and Snow’Kart program is open! Vermont residents can apply to get discounted ski lessons at Stowe Mountain Resort, or to receive a full scholarship from Green Mountain Adaptive Sports to ski in this amazing program catered to the unique needs of people with complex disabilities. Allie, Tom and David are back as our main coaches and will be leading the 3 hour lessons. Sign up today, space is limited. We hope to ski with you this season at Stowe! Link and more info here: https://greenmtnadaptive.org/our-programs/stowe-tetraski-and-snowkart/

10/19/2026

🍁🍁🍁 Heady Trotter 2026! 🍁🍁🍁 What a glorious fall day! This 4-miler is one of GMAS' biggest fundraisers and big part of what fuels our mission. This race weekend helps make adaptive sports possible for Vermonters with disabilities.

A HUGE thank you to our GMAS board members, volunteers, supporters, raffle ticket purchasers, and the incredibly generous vendors who contribute their proceeds to GMAS. Your time, tirelessnous, and generosity changes lives. And we are grateful. THANK YOU!

10/18/2026

Perfect fall day and n VT for a 4 miler.

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

This SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 @ The Alchemist Brewery.

Food truck festival
Live Music
Lawn Games
Alchemist b**r

Is there a better way to embrace fall in VT? Well, yes, there is. You can do all this WHILE raising money for Green Mountain Adaptive Sports (GMAS)!

The Vermont Community Foundation is MATCHING all donations to GMAS through the Heady Trotter — dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! We are so close… Can you help us get there?

That means your $25 donation can become **$50 of support** for GMAS.

And your $50 can become $100.

Every dollar helps Green Mountain Adaptive Sports provide scholarships and access to adaptive sports and recreation for Vermonters with disabilities — helping make sure that everyone has the opportunity to get outside, be active and experience the joy of sport.💚

🎩 **BONUS:** Donate **$25 or more** and you’ll receive the custom Heady Trotter knit hat!

👉🏼 Links to donate and buy raffle tickets to WIN A SKI CHAIR are in the bio.

Let’s make every dollar count.

**$10,000 is waiting to be matched. Let’s unlock it together.**

Please share this post and help us spread the word! 🙏

10/10/2026

🚨 **HELP US UNLOCK A $10,000 MATCH FROM VCF!** 🚨

The Vermont Community Foundation is MATCHING all donations to GMAS through the Heady Trotter at the Alchemist— dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

8 days to go, we are so close, can you help us get there?

Every dollar helps Green Mountain Adaptive Sports provide scholarships and access to adaptive sports and recreation for Vermonters with disabilities — helping make sure that everyone has the opportunity to get outside, be active and experience the joy of sport.💚

You can help us reach the full $10,000 match by making a donation when you register for the race — or by donating directly through the race page. The race is on Oct 18th.

🎩 **BONUS: Donate $25 or more and you’ll receive the custom Heady Trotter knit hat! THANKS for the support!

https://greenmtnadaptive.org/events/heady-trotter-race/

10/01/2026

There’s no shortage of testimonials highlighting the positive impact GMAS has on the happiness and well-being of athletes and their families — and we think you’ll love our NEW BLOG, written by the daughter of a GMAS athlete. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt story — goosebumps guaranteed! 💥 “When you’re navigating Alzheimer’s, a good day can be everything. Through GMAS, Dad has had the chance to swim, ski, and kayak. There’s something about being outside, moving his body, feeling the water or snow, and doing things that once came so naturally to him. Sometimes it feels like his body remembers even when his mind doesn’t. The familiar movements come back. His face lights up. For a little while, there’s just Dad — doing something he loves. Those moments mean everything to our family.”

Through GMAS, Dad has had the chance to swim, ski, and kayak. There's something about doing things that once came so naturally to him.

09/28/2026

Have you applied to receive an Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Scholarship for Stowe Mountain Resort or Smugglers' Notch Resort yet? Applications must be in by September 30th — that's in 2 DAYS! We have a LOT OF APPLICANTS this year, get in ASAP if you qualify! The scholarships come with free equipment rental from our friends at SkiEssentials Stowe if needed. Use the link below.
https://greenmtnadaptive.org/our-programs/ski-and-ride/

We provide ski and ride scholarships to Vermont youth and adults with disabilities to experience skiing and riding at Stowe or Smugglers' Notch.