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 into a transformative force, providing state-of-the-art adaptive equipment, expert instruction, and a pathway to independence through sport.”

Central Oregon outdoor diversity: Breaking cultural, physical and gender barriers | Central Oregon Daily

” Thousands of acres of easily accessible public lands lie at Bend’s back door, and there are plenty of pathways to run, pedal, ski and explore. Wrapped in all those ways to recreate, there’s a community of people stoked to get after it.

“I would say the community is very supportive. Granted, we still encounter roadblocks,” adds Wesslen. ”

The Future is Adaptive at Mt. Bachelor, Thanks to OAS | The Source Weekly

“If you ski at Bachelor, you will cross paths with some amazing people. Joanna Adams is one of them. Between monoskiing, being a wife and mother of two, working full-time as a neurosurgery physician assistant at OHSU and advocating for others with disabilities, Adams made time to chat with the Source Weekly”