The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog

Joanna in her sit-ski comes down the slope unassisted with a few 2-track skiers visible from behind

OAS Media Feature | Creating an Adaptive Oregon

Oregon Adaptive Sports: Breaking barriers, elevating adventure | Visit Bend “What began in 1996 as a small group of volunteers determined to get more kids on the mountain has grown […]

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sit skier shreds down the slope

OAS Recognized as 3rd Best US Adaptive Skiing Program

Article Share from Powder Magazine Powder Magazine featured OAS as the 3rd best adaptive skiing program in the US! In our 2034 Strategic Vision we outlined goals to become a […]

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A van with OAS on it and new tires, Les Schwab employees with two OAS staff stand in front of van smiling outside

OAS Media Features | Fall 2024

10 Winter Things to Do in Eugene, OR | Rent.com “At Hoodoo Ski Area, however, even “People with disabilities can experience adaptive skiing and/or snowboarding with the nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports. […]

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Pursuit of Happiness: Kipp Wesslen

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 […]

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Fall Newsletter 2024

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 […]

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Cyle Oregon Rally 2024 Trip Report

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. […]

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Athlete Spotlight: Julie Lorenzen

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 […]

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An Ode to the Warehouse

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, […]

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20 athletes in aMTBs and OAS volunteers and staff rally together in a group photo with tall pines lining their background

Turns & Berms: The Athletes’ Experiences

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 […]

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Lorrie wearing a helmet and sunglasses in a recumbent bike on a paved path, beside her OAS stands with their stand up bike

Build Progression by Supporting OAS

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 […]

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Spring Newsletter

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 […]

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A lifelong pursuit of happiness.

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 […]

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