Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports

10/09/2026

Get outside!!! The burst of colors this fall has been the best in years, and we took advantage of it this week with our friends from on the rail trail in Lebanon, NH. One of our favorite spots! Thanks to OG volunteer Photos By Nanci for continuing to capture the smiles and adventures for us with her brilliant photography.

We're wrapping up our fall programs this week BUT winter kickoff begins soon! Look for our reservation system to go live mid-October for lessons at all of our locations for the Winter 2026-2027 season. More info is at vermontadaptive.org.

10/02/2026

“I made it back safe and sound,” writes White Wolf, who is blind and hiking the Long Trail in sections while raising money for Vermont Adaptive. “The trip was intended to be 4 days and 3 nights covering 11.6 to 12 miles and summiting 3 peaks over 4,000 feet. The start date of this first leg of the trip was postponed by 5 days. By the time 09/27/26 came around, a nor-easter was roaring up the east coast and heading this way. I wasn’t going to postpone the start date again due to the time of year. So, at 10:30 a.m. on 09/27 I hit the Long Trail at App Gap on Rt 17 in Vermont, heading south. It was cloudy, cool and windy at the Gap. But no rain. I started off with a backpack that was heavier than I had hoped for....”

Read about his whole hike from this past week in his blog, check out the beautiful photos, watch his video journals, and donate to support if you can. Thank you, White Wolf, for sharing your experiences and getting the word out that anything is possible!

Blog: https://www.elementmountainphotography.com/blog/1st-leg-of-6-peaks-blind-and-solo

Video Journal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8obePfC0U0P9FrI18y_WQ

09/29/2026

Apple picking has kicked off a long line of outings and activities for Veterans this fall with our Veteran Ventures program. Huge shout out to Veteran-owned in Essex for hosting us (and for the yummy apples!).

Who do you know that would benefit from programs like indoor and outdoor rock climbing, fishing, equine, bowling, bird watching, and more?

All veterans participate for free but reservations are required. Check out vermontadaptive.org details or email Misha C. Pemble -Belkin, SSG (USA Retired), the Veteran Ventures program coordinator, at [email protected].

09/28/2026

Nomination Deadline Extended to THIS Thursday, Oct. 1; Who Stood Out to You at Vermont Adaptive This Year?

Is there someone who "Wowed" you this past summer or last winter at Vermont Adaptive? We want to know! Please nominate someone today for the Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award.

The nomination process is easy and only takes a few minutes!

Do you know a volunteer, staff member or intern who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership for Vermont Adaptive this year?

In honor of Kellen Sams' commitment to outdoor experiential education of the highest quality, the Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award was established. The purpose of the award is to further Kellen's legacy by providing recognition for those Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports staff, volunteers and interns who show the greatest commitment to professional development and leadership within the organization.

Nominations will be accepted through THIS Thursday, Oct. 1, with the 2026 award-winner announced this November at the annual appreciation lunches. Learn more and submit a nomination today: https://bit.ly/3V6ejbL

09/27/2026

Mud and more mud made the highlights for this year’s Vermont50 Ultrasound Mountain Bike and Run. Huge shout out of thanks and congrats to all who braved the weather today to support Vermont Adaptive.

This is one of Vermont Adaptive’s largest fundraising events each year and we are so grateful for Race Director, Mike, and Nancy, Amy and the entire race crew and committee who bring the magic. Thanks to all the volunteers who got a little muddy today, too!! We appreciate you all!!!

09/26/2026

Tomorrow, White Wolf von Atzingen, who is legally blind, will set out for his hike from the Appalachian Gap south to Lincoln Gap here in Vermont. That stretch is 11.6 miles and contains 3 mountains above 4,000 feet: Mount Ellen, Cutts Peak, and Mount Abe. He plans to complete the hike in 4 days, spending 3 nights on the trail all while raising funds to support Vermont Adaptive's programs.

He writes, ""I will be hiking the trail and mountains legally blind, along with my other disabilities, in an attempt to gain sponsorship to raise money for the Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports... I'm a firm believer in what they stand for, offer, and accomplish... A talking pedometer and two rugged walking canes. My talking watch for keeping track of time. My Orcam (a visual aid device that reads pages, books, computer screens, signs, etc. to you) and detailed directions that I have already laid out using online maps. Most primitive regions of Vermont cell phone service aren’t available, so map apps would be useless. And transportation. That is what I will need and have. My skills, confidence, and determination would do the rest.""

Sending you good vibes and lots of good weather your way, White Wolf! Thank you for supporting our programs and doing what you do.

Listen and watch this great interview from Vermont Public this week:

This week on The Sports Rapport, host Mitch Wertlieb sits down for ...

09/23/2026

You know it’s gonna be a solid day when the High Fives Ohana comes to town for a bike camp at Killington Resort 🤙✋

🎥 Jeff Alexander

09/20/2026

Ahhh these awesome people!! Congratulations to Allie and Beck, and Sarah and Felicia, on their weddings this weekend!

Vermont Adaptive is so lucky to be a part of your world. Wishing you all so much love, laughter and adventures in your lives together. Cheers! 🥂 💍🎊🍾❤️

09/17/2026

Retail Flash Sale - 20% Off Merchandise Online Thru Sept. 30

We’re cleaning out the closets to make room for some fun, new winter logowear and merchandise! Shop online between now and Sept. 30 and receive 20% off everything with the code FALL2026. Some items have limited sizing, so don’t delay, start shopping today!

Shop 'til you drop! 😁 https://vermontadaptivestore.square.site/

09/11/2026

Bart Adaptive Sports, which is now a part of Vermont Adaptive, was named after Bart J. Ruggiere, a young man who lost his life in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks in 2001. Bart loved to ski at Bromley Mountain with his family and friends for nearly 20 years. Friends and family formed a foundation in Bart’s name to help support people with special needs through an adaptive sports program at Bromley Mountain.

On this 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, we remember and honor Bart, his family and friends, and hold space for everyone in our community who lost someone or was impacted in someway on that day and since.