OAS News & Updates
A Spark to a Life Reimagined
June 3, 2025 – 8:00 am
We first connected with Molly in 2008, when she came to OAS looking to ski. What none of us expected was how that experience would ignite something much greater — […]
Spring Newsletter 2025
April 22, 2025 – 12:16 pm
Image Description The webpage features images of Ski For All participants in their shiny disco helmets enjoying the snow; adaptive athlete Anna Soens on the podium alongside ski racers, and […]
Pursuit of Happiness: Kipp Wesslen
December 3, 2024 – 1:28 pm
This Giving Tuesday, we’re reflecting on a question that connects us all: What is happiness? For many, it’s found in moments of enjoyment, satisfaction and purpose. Moments that OAS works […]
Fall Newsletter 2024
October 30, 2024 – 4:22 pm
Image Description The newsletter content contains several images of adaptive athletes cycling, a group on skis, and a large crowd at the First Chair Gala. Text content written below. 2024 […]
Cyle Oregon Rally 2024 Trip Report
September 19, 2024 – 11:54 am
About the Ride OAS was able to support 6 athletes for the 2024 Cycle Oregon Rally! The Rally is a multi-day supported road ride through Oregon’s most iconic bike routes. […]
Athlete Spotlight: Julie Lorenzen
September 6, 2024 – 4:19 pm
Introduction Julie was one of five athletes at OAS’ Crank Camp in August. As a new athlete with OAS, Julie was connected through a friend as she began recovery after […]
An Ode to the Warehouse
June 27, 2024 – 12:05 pm
Growth As we approach 30 years of creating access to adaptive outdoor recreation, moving to a new headquarter location matches the growing needs of the organization. Over a year ago, […]
Turns & Berms: The Athletes’ Experiences
May 7, 2024 – 11:55 am
About Turns and Berms A morning adorned with a winter wonderland where the crisp air echoes with laughter as participants ski down the slopes. Then, as the day progresses, the […]
Build Progression by Supporting OAS
April 20, 2024 – 12:09 pm
Like you, we believe people with disabilities should have the power to progress, to build, and to thrive in the outdoors. Many of us love biking for the freedom it […]
Spring Newsletter
April 15, 2024 – 1:23 pm
Image Description The newsletter content is formatted across a drawn landscape of blue mountain peaks that transition to a green foreground, white pathway with icons of various cyclist and one […]
A lifelong pursuit of happiness.
March 14, 2024 – 7:25 am
By Pat Addabbo, Executive Director On Saturday and Sunday March 9th & 10th, 2024, I had the honor of supporting two of my most memorable experiences ever with OAS and […]
Athlete Feature: Dennis Connors
February 28, 2024 – 3:20 pm
Dennis Connors: Paralympic Athlete & OAS Snowboarder Relocating to Beaverton, Oregon from Utah with his wife over 8 years ago. Dennis has delved into the world of paralympic sports in […]
