The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog
Fall Newsletter 2025
October 29, 2025 – 4:00 pm
Image Descriptions: The webpage displays the full print version of the Oregon Adaptive Sports newsletter, featuring several photos highlighting recent programs and community moments (images described individually below): Top left, […]
Turns & Berms 2025: Community in Motion
October 15, 2025 – 10:52 am
Turns & Berms 2025: Community in Motion Three sun-soaked days. A mix of dirt, snow, and a whole lot of laughter. Last May, athletes rolled into Bend for Turns & […]
Crank Camp: Where Skills, Confidence, and Community Come Full Circle
September 10, 2025 – 3:59 pm
Oregon Adaptive Sports’ Crank Camp brings together handcycle mountain bikers from across the Northwest for a weekend that’s equal parts skill-building, trail exploration, and deep connection. For some riders, it’s […]
OAS Media Feature | In Bend, Oregon, Outdoor Adventure Belongs to Everyone
August 18, 2025 – 10:33 am
Article Share from Conde Nast Traveler We were honored to share a slice of Bend with Sophie during her visit—not just out on the trails for a mountain bike ride, […]
A Wonderful Weekend with OAS
July 24, 2025 – 11:00 am
By Dave Nichols Back in Bend – With a Purpose Yet again, I had a wonderful time in Central Oregon with OAS! I live in Portland, where my priority is […]
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 […]
OAS Media Feature | Creating an Adaptive Oregon
February 27, 2025 – 2:42 pm
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 […]
OAS Recognized as 3rd Best US Adaptive Skiing Program
January 20, 2025 – 11:26 am
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 […]
OAS Media Features | Fall 2024
January 7, 2025 – 10:47 am
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. […]
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 […]
