March 6
Turns & Berms is coming back for year 5!
In partnership with the Kelly Brush Foundation, this fan-favorite camp lets participants experience the best of Central Oregon: skiing AND mountain biking in one unforgettable long weekend. Think corn snow in the morning, dirt trails in the afternoon, and great people all day long.
- Application open: Monday 2/9
- Application close: Friday 3/6
What to expect:
- 2 mornings skiing at Mt. Bachelor
- 3 afternoons mountain biking around Deschutes National Forest
- Inclusive, supportive environment
- The heart of this camp is community. Learning may happen naturally, but instruction is not the focus.
- Fun community meals
- Experience the multi-sport magic of springtime in Central Oregon!
Agenda:
Thursday | 5/7: Arrive in Bend. Afternoon bike checks. Evening welcome celebration.
Friday & Saturday | 5/8 & 5/9: Ski in the morning, bike in the afternoon, dinner in the evening.
Sunday | 5/10: Brunch & Berms!
Monday | 5/11: Goodbye!
Eligibility:
This camp is open only to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
- Must reside in the United States
- Must have paralysis caused by an acquired spinal cord injury
- Must be an independent skier at a minimum of advanced intermediate level. A video of you skiing is required to upload with your application.
- NOTE: This requirement will be held firm this year. There is simply not going to be any Green terrain available to ski in early May. It will be upper mountain only, which includes challenging Blue to Double Black Diamond Runs.
- Must own and bring your own ski equipment
- Mountain bike eligibility is flexible! Adaptive mountain bikers of any level are welcome and you do not need to own your own bike or equipment
Participation options:
All participants must apply and indicate participation type(s) on the application.
- Sponsored athlete (spots are limited!).
- Includes up to $500 travel reimbursement (flight, gas, train, rental car)
- 3 or 4 nights’ stay at Best Western Premier Peppertree Inn in Bend (depending on departure day)
- 3 days of breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
- All trail passes and lift tickets will also be included.
- Please let us know if there is any other equipment you might need outside of your ski rig or off-road handcycle.
- Self-Supported Non-Local Athlete.
- No travel reimbursement.
- Able to pay for own lodging within our discounted room block.
- 3 lunches and 2 dinners with the group are included.
- All trail passes and lift tickets will also be included.
- Responsible for own transportation, logistics, and equipment needs.
- Local self-supported athlete.
- Bend local.
- 3 lunches and 2 dinners with the group are included.
- All trail passes and lift tickets will also be included.
- Responsible for own transportation, logistics, and equipment needs.
Returning participants:
If you have attended Turns & Berms before, please know that we are only able to process your application as a self-supported athlete, so we can reserve the sponsored positions for new individuals.
How to apply:
- Application open: Monday 2/9
- Application close: Friday 3/6
- All applicants will receive a decision via email the week of March 16
- Remember! All skiers must be at an intermediate/advanced level, and a video of you skiing is required to upload with your application.
Questions?
Amy Rixon, Program & Research Director, Kelly Brush Foundation | amy@kellybrushfoundation.org
Pat Addabbo, Executive Director, Oregon Adaptive Sports | pat@oregonadaptivesports.org
