The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog
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 […]
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 […]
