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Intro to OAS – New Volunteer Orientation | Hoodoo Programs | Sisters, OR

December 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join OAS to learn more and get involved this winter season! In this New Volunteer info session you will learn a little more about the OAS vision and mission, the programs we offer, and how you can get involved this winter to help make the outdoors more inclusive to people with disabilities. This in-person orientation is for those who are interested in volunteering on our winter programs at Hoodoo Ski Area for the 2023 winter season. Location: Sisters Parks and Recreation…

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Intro to OAS | New Volunteer Orientation | Online via Zoom | Hoodoo

January 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Join OAS online to learn more and get involved this winter season! In this New Volunteer info session you will learn a little more about the OAS vision and mission, the programs we offer, and how you can get involved this winter to help make the outdoors more inclusive to people with disabilities.  This online session is recommended for those who live outside of the Central Oregon region and are interested in volunteering on our alpine programs at Hoodoo Ski…

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Skills Check & Intro to Assist | Hoodoo New Volunteer Training

January 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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One event on January 8, 2023 at 9:00 am

In this on-snow session, new volunteers can expect to complete an on-snow skills check, learn the basics of how to assist on an OAS lesson, what to expect on the day of their assigned lesson, and what OAS expects of them. Both alpine ski and snowboard disciplines are welcome and will be mixed. Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-snow, New Volunteer Training Dates & Times:  Friday, January 6th | 9:00am - 12:00pm Sunday, January 8th | 9:00am - 12:00pm Register…

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Teaching Beginner Alpine Ski | Hoodoo Volunteer Training

January 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volunteers who attend this 2 hour, on-snow alpine training will learn how to give a beginner alpine lesson. We will go from boots to first glides to help create a skill based progression for those coaching our Ski for Life programs. Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-snow,  Ski for Life Dates & Times:  Friday, January 6th | 10am - 12pm Register Here!

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Intro to Sit Ski | Hoodoo Volunteer Training

January 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on January 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Volunteers who attend this 2 hour, on-snow alpine training will learn how to assist a sit ski lesson. In this training you will learn how to lift and load a sit ski, how to help someone up from a fall, and how to ski and ride safely within the lesson. Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-Snow Volunteer Training Dates & Times offered: Friday, January 6th | 1pm - 3pm Sunday, January 8th | 1pm - 3pm Register Here!

Sit Ski Refresher | Hoodoo Volunteer Training

January 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on January 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Are you a return volunteer on OAS’ winter programs? Looking for a reminder on how to follow the most up to date protocols to assist on Sit Ski lessons. This is the training for you. We will quickly review loads and unloads, talk about equipment changes, assisting someone up from a fall, and more. Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-Snow Volunteer Training Dates & Times offered: Friday, January 6th | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, January 8th | 1pm –…

Visually Impaired Skiing

Alpine VI Guiding | Hoodoo Volunteer Training

January 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volunteers who attend this 2 hour, on-snow training will learn the basics of how to guide an alpine skier or snowboarder who is blind or visually impaired. We recommend you take the classroom session on Visual Impairments too! Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-snow,  Ski for Life Dates & Times:  Sunday, January 8th | 1pm – 3pm Register Here!

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Teaching Beginner Snowboard | Hoodoo Volunteer Training

January 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volunteers who attend this 2 hour, on-snow training will learn how to give a beginner snowboarding lesson. We will go from boots to first glides to help create a skill based progression for those coaching our Ski for Life programs. Location: Hoodoo Ski Area Training Type: On-snow,  Ski for Life Dates & Times:  Sunday, January 8th | 1pm - 3pm Register Here!

Nordic Community Day

January 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

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Skills Check & Intro to Assist | Mt Ashland New Volunteer Training

January 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

In this on-snow session, new volunteers can expect to complete an on-snow skills check, learn the basics of how to assist on an OAS lesson, what to expect on the day of their assigned lesson, and what OAS expects of them. Both alpine ski and snowboard disciplines are welcome and will be mixed. Location: Mt Ashland Ski Area Training Type: On-Snow, New Volunteer Training Date & Time offered: Saturday, January 14th | 9am - 12pm Register Here!

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Intro to Sit Ski | Mt Ashland Volunteer Training

January 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volunteers who attend this 2 hour, on-snow alpine training will learn how to assist a sit ski lesson. In this training you will learn how to lift and load a sit ski, how to help someone up from a fall, and how to ski and ride safely within the lesson. Location: Mt Ashland Ski Area Training Type: On-Snow, Volunteer Training Date & Time offered: Saturday, January 14th | 1pm - 3pm Register Here!

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Heroes

January 21 - January 22

Please note - The 2023 Heroes event is currently full, but you may still fill out the interest form to be placed on our waitlist. Are you a Veteran with a Disability? Join OAS for a weekend of ski and ride, skill based learning! This program is limited to 8 veterans and is offered free of charge thanks to our support from Move United and the Department of the VA. What: Heroes: a skill-based ski & ride event for Veterans…

A sit skier with an OAS instructor and a photo of Ellie Bartlett

Ellie Bartlett Junior Racers Ski Day!

February 4

Join us on Saturday, February 4th, for the annual Ellie Bartlett Junior Racers Ski Day! In memory of one of OAS’s greatest volunteers, and thanks to the Ellie Bartlett Memorial Fund, this day of skiing and fun is offered FREE of cost to youth and young adults with disabilities, age 25 and under. Families are welcome and encouraged to join us at Hoodoo! Lift-passes and rentals are provided for the youth athletes only, all are welcome to join us for…

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Community Pints @ Deschutes

February 7
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until February 28, 2023

Every Tuesday in February Deschutes will donate $1 per pint sold at the Downtown Bend Pub and SW Columbia Tasting Room to OAS!

Adaptive skiers at Mt Ashland in 2020

Descend from Bend!

February 11

On February 11th, OAS will be sending additional resources from our Bend based operations to support a day of expanded opportunities for athletes with disabilities to participate on snow at Mt Ashland!  OAS will be supporting up to eight athletes, four in the morning and four in the afternoon to ski and ride at Mt A. Sign ups will be available soon on this page! All athletes will need to complete the OAS registration form and release forms available here!…

CamPAH!

February 18 - February 19

CamPAH! Celebrating 10 years of PAH! February 18-19, 2023 | Saturday 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday 9 am – 3 pm WHAT: This year’s unique mountain experience will include a fusion of sign language, spoken word, games – but most importantly, making turns on the mountain slopes whether it's skiing or snowboarding with a mentor! This is a great choice for those who are *Deaf and between the ages of 10 – 19 (or currently in high school) eager…

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Community Pints @ Deschutes

February 28
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until February 28, 2023

Every Tuesday in February Deschutes will donate $1 per pint sold at the Downtown Bend Pub and SW Columbia Tasting Room to OAS!

Nordic Community Day

March 1 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

Nordic Community Day

March 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

Nordic Community Day

March 15 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

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Ski for All

March 18

Ski for All: a rite of passage and fundraiser for OAS, designed to challenge even the world's greatest and most fun loving skiers & riders to see who can truly have the BEST DAY EVER on snow! It's all about sharing the stoke while competing to see who can have the most fun on snow in one day. Truly, the merrymaking of the Ski for All Games reminds us to relish in the joy of winter in the Cascades and…

Nordic Community Day

March 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

Nordic Community Day

March 29 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until March 29, 2023

OAS is excited to be hosting weekly nordic sessions on Wednesday morning all season long! This is a great way to try a new sport, get comfortable on skis, improve your fitness, and enjoy nordic skiing or snowshoeing with friends and family. All experience levels are welcome! Please register in advance. OAS adaptive equipment is first come first serve. Registered participants will have access to nordic rental equipment, nordic adaptive equipment, Mt Bachelor nordic passes, and transportation if needed. If…

People with spinal cord injuries skiing and mountain biking

Turns and Berms

April 20 - April 23

Turns & Berms The Kelly Brush Foundation and Oregon Adaptive Sports are excited to announce the 2nd annual Turns & Berms camp taking place April 20-23, 2023 in Bend, OR. This opportunity will engage and bring together the SCI community to build camaraderie and gain further independence in adaptive sports. This camp will focus on creating an opportunity for anyone with an SCI to level up their skills or to get to know their own equipment. Eligibility: Individuals with paralysis…

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