*Year-Round Outdoor Experiences

Oregon Adaptive Sports offers year-round outdoor recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. Through adaptive equipment, professional instruction, and a supportive community, OAS creates opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, pursue personal goals, and experience the outdoors. Our programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of populations, from first-time to elite athletes.

Who We Serve

Oregon Adaptive Sports serves youth and adults with disabilities through year-round outdoor recreation programs. Whether someone is trying a sport for the first time, building skills, seeking community, or pursuing competitive goals, OAS welcomes participants with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

OAS welcomes participants with diverse bodies, minds, communication styles, and access needs – including participants with;

  • Physical disabilities and mobility-related access needs
  • Sensory disabilities, including people who are Blind, low vision, Deaf, or hard of hearing
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Neurological conditions
  • Other disabilities and diagnoses that may benefit from adaptive recreation

Please note that OAS is unable to provide personal care for any of our clients. Caretakers are welcome on any program free of charge to assist with clients’ needs during programming.

Adaptive Instruction & Specialized Training

OAS programs are led by trained staff and volunteers committed to providing high-quality adaptive recreation experiences. Across our programs, instructors and guides hold certifications and participate in ongoing training in adaptive sports, recreation, and disability inclusion. From adaptive skiing and mountain biking to paddling and golf, OAS invests in professional development to ensure participants receive knowledgeable instruction, individualized support, and a safe, welcoming experience.

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Athlete Registration

To learn more or start the athlete registration process, please visit the Athlete Registration page.

1. Explore the O-A-S Website: Discover what programs we offer, and learn about your program interests. 2. Complete an Athlete Information Form: This information is important so you have the right support and equipment during your experience. Filling out this form will automatically create a Neon “Athlete Account” for you. 3. Register for a Program: Select your desired program and click the “Register” button. You will be directed to a program registration page. Select the number of participants, and available activity dates will open. Please complete registration using the participating athlete’s information. 4. Get Confirmation: Receive a confirmation email or phone call from the program team. The confirmation email will include links to sign your waivers. 5. Sign Your Waivers: Waiver and media release forms are required prior to attending a program or lesson with O-A-S. Enjoy your experience! A graphic shows the athlete registration process as a winding orange path with five numbered steps. Illustrations of adaptive cyclists appear along the route.To learn more or start the athlete registration process, please visit the Athlete Registration page.

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Summer Programs

Summer programs offer opportunities to get outside and stay active throughout the season. From individual lessons to group programs and community events, participants can choose experiences that match their interests, goals, and schedules.

Rates and Fees

Thanks to the generous support of the OAS community, all single-day, repeating summer programs – including adaptive mountain bike lessons, community cycling, gravel club rides, golf, and paddling – are offered at no cost to athletes. Donations are always welcome in place of program fees.

Programs such as multi-day camps and Events – including Crank Camps, Cycle Oregon, or Turns and Berms – may have a cost associated. Please check those events specifically.

Additional Program Information

Find information about weather and operating conditions, athlete safety, and scholarships below.

All Summer Programs

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Cycling

OAS cycling programs create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience the freedom, recreation, and community that cycling offers. Participants can explore a variety of adaptive cycles while building skills, confidence, and connections through lessons, group rides, and community programs.

Location: OAS Adaptive Cycling Center at Pine Nursery Park

Cycling Programs

 

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Paddling

OAS paddling programs provide opportunities to explore lakes and waterways while building confidence and skills on the water. Participants can enjoy time outdoors, experience greater independence, and connect with others through adaptive paddling experiences designed for a variety of interests and ability levels.

Locations: Cascade Lakes

Paddling Programs

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Golf

OAS golf programs create opportunities for participants to learn, practice, and enjoy the game of golf in a supportive environment. Whether someone is picking up a club for the first time or returning to the course, OAS provides opportunities to build skills, spend time outdoors, and connect with others through the game.

Locations: Awbrey Glen Golf Course, Sunriver Resort – Meadows Course

Golf Programs

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Adaptive Mountain Biking (aMTB) and Gravel

OAS adaptive mountain biking and gravel programs provide opportunities to explore trails, access new terrain, and experience the adventure of off-road cycling. Whether participants are building confidence on the bike, developing technical skills, or looking to travel deeper into nature, OAS offers supportive experiences that encourage challenge, connection, and fun on the trail.

Locations: Varied

*Request a MTB Lesson by logging into your Athlete Account *

*As of 7/15/26, we are fully booked for Mountain Bike Lessons for the 2026 summer season. You can join the waitlist for lessons by filling out the MTB Lesson request in your Athlete Account.

MTB + Gravel

All Summer Programs

Summer Events and Camps

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Camp Tamarack Lake Day

Camp Tamarack Lake Day offers participants, friends, and family the opportunity to spend a day together enjoying the outdoors. With opportunities for paddling, swimming, relaxing by the water, and connecting with the OAS community, this annual event celebrates summer at one of Central Oregon’s beautiful alpine lakes.

 

Learn More about Lake Day

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Crank Camps

Crank Camp is a series of three-day adaptive mountain biking skills camps designed specifically for off-road hand cyclists. Through skills sessions, guided rides, and individualized instruction, participants develop, refine, and apply techniques that support more independent and enjoyable riding.

 

Learn More about Crank Camps

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Through partnership with Cycle Oregon, OAS supports adaptive athletes participating in one of Oregon’s premier multi-day cycling events. Athletes receive adaptive equipment, logistical support, and assistance from trained staff and volunteers, creating opportunities to experience the event alongside the broader cycling community.

 

Learn More about Cycle Oregon

Cycle Oregon 2024 On the Breaking Barriers Blog

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Turns and Berms

Turns & Berms is a multi-day adaptive sports camp held each May for athletes with spinal cord injuries, offered in partnership with the Kelly Brush Foundation. Combining spring skiing and adaptive mountain biking, the camp provides opportunities to experience Central Oregon’s diverse terrain while building community with others who share a passion for adaptive sports and the outdoors.

 

Learn More about Turns and Berms

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Winter Programs

Winter programs provide opportunities to explore the mountains, develop new skills, and enjoy time on snow throughout the season. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning year after year, OAS offers experiences for a wide range of interests and ability levels.

Additional Program Information

Find information about weather and operating conditions, athlete safety, and scholarships below.

Alpine Skiing

OAS offers adaptive alpine ski lessons at Mt Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area. Each lesson is individually tailored to fit the needs and goals of each athlete.

Locations: Mt Bachelor (Sunrise Lodge) and Hoodoo Ski Area

Rates and Fees

Our lesson rates include all necessary equipment (rentals and/or adaptive), a lift ticket, and a trained instructor:

Half Day Lessons: $80 |  Mt Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area

Full Day Lessons: $100 | Hoodoo Ski Area

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Snowboarding

OAS offers adaptive snowboarding lessons at Mt Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area. Each Lesson is individually tailored to fit the needs and goals of each athlete.

Locations: Mt Bachelor (Sunrise Lodge) and Hoodoo Ski Area

Rates and Fees

Our lesson rates include all necessary equipment (rentals and/or adaptive), a lift ticket, and a trained instructor:

Half Day Lessons: $80 |  Mt Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area

Full Day Lessons: $100 | Hoodoo Ski Area

Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing

OAS Nordic skiing and snowshoeing programs provide opportunities to explore the outdoors, stay active, and experience winter in a new way. Whether participants are interested in recreation, fitness, skill development, or simply spending time in nature, OAS offers supportive experiences for a variety of interests and ability levels.

Location: Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center

Rates and Fees

This is a no-cost program.

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Winter Events and Camps

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Ellie Bartlett Jr Racers 

Ellie Bartlett JR Racers happens annually in February at Hoodoo Ski Area, in memory of one of OAS’s greatest volunteers, Ellie Bartlett. Thanks to the Ellie Bartlett Memorial Fund, this day is offered free of cost to adaptive athletes, age 25 and under.

In honor of Ellie, this event includes skiing/riding, a non-competitive race course, and a pizza party. All of which makes for an amazing day at Hoodoo. Spend time basking in the mountain beauty with an active, loving, inclusive community, honoring Ellie’s love for the mountains! Those who wish to support the stoke of this fun-filled day for young adaptive athletes can donate to the Ellie Bartlett Memorial Fund.

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CamPAH! 

Hosted annually over President’s Weekend at Hoodoo Ski Area, CamPAH! has supported 100 young Deaf / Hard of Hearing athletes begin their snow sports journey. Since 2013, OAS has worked in collaboration with a local Deaf trained snowboard and ski instructor, Cara Frank. By working together, a Deafriendly space was created on the mountain under the OAS’ banner. The program, CamPAH, captures the sign “PAH” in its name, which in American Sign Language means “finally” or “success at last” in a positive and upbeat way. This sign echoes everyone’s sentiments about CamPAH, a program that’s one of a kind.

Learn More about CamPAH!

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Rippers Advanced Skills Camps 

Rippers is an expert adaptive ski/ride camp hosted by Melodie Buell, OAS Education and Training Manager, and PSIA-AASI National Team Member. These winter camps are one of the few coaching opportunities in the West for high-level coaching and will be run several times in the winter at Mt. Bachelor. This program is for eligible athletes who meet the criteria for riding advanced terrain and mountain conditions.

Learn More or Apply

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Ski For Life

Ski for Life is a partnership with over 10 schools in Central Oregon for youth with disabilities to have consistent access to skiing at both Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area. This partnership is for students who are supported by the Life Skills Programs.

 

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Service to Summit: Veterans Programming

OAS provides annual programs for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. These include camps and recurring programs in the winter and summer, which focus on developing technical skills and creating community among fellow service members.

 

 

Learn More about Programs for Veterans

 

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Annual Events and Camps

Camps and events offer additional opportunities to build skills, connect with intentional community, and experience the outdoors in new ways. From skill-focused camps to youth programs and special events, these seasonal offerings provide unique experiences throughout the year.

Graphic with text reading “Camp Tamarack Lake Day.” Two people ride a paddle boat across a lake. One wears a blue P-F-D and waves toward the camera while the other wears a red P-F-D. Evergreen trees line the opposite shore.

Camp Tamarack Lake Day

Camp Tamarack Lake Day offers participants, friends, and family the opportunity to spend a day together enjoying the outdoors. With opportunities for paddling, swimming, relaxing by the water, and connecting with the OAS community, this annual event celebrates summer at one of Central Oregon’s beautiful alpine lakes.

 

Learn More about Lake Day

Graphic with text reading “Crank Camps.” Four cyclists ride along a dirt trail through a pine forest. Trees and low brush surround the trail.

Crank Camps

Crank Camp is a series of three-day adaptive mountain biking skills camps designed specifically for off-road hand cyclists. Through skills sessions, guided rides, and individualized instruction, participants develop, refine, and apply techniques that support more independent and enjoyable riding.

 

Learn More about Crank Camps

Graphic with text reading “Cycle Oregon Road Rally.” Four smiling cyclists wearing helmets pose together beneath a yellow tent with a sign reading “cycle Oregon.” Three wear gray O-A-S cycling jerseys while one wears a blue cycling jersey. A gravel road and rocky hillside are visible behind them.Cycle Oregon Road Rally

Through partnership with Cycle Oregon, OAS supports adaptive athletes participating in one of Oregon’s premier multi-day cycling events. Athletes receive adaptive equipment, logistical support, and assistance from trained staff and volunteers, creating opportunities to experience the event alongside the broader cycling community.

 

Learn More about Cycle Oregon

Cycle Oregon 2024 On the Breaking Barriers Blog

Graphic with text reading “Turns and Berms.” A group of cyclists gathers on a forest trail with adaptive mountain bikes, off-road handcycles, and upright mountain bikes. The riders wear helmets and wait together among tall pine trees.

Turns and Berms

Turns & Berms is a multi-day adaptive sports camp held each May for athletes with spinal cord injuries, offered in partnership with the Kelly Brush Foundation. Combining spring skiing and adaptive mountain biking, the camp provides opportunities to experience Central Oregon’s diverse terrain while building community with others who share a passion for adaptive sports and the outdoors.

 

Learn More about Turns and Berms

 

Graphic with text reading “Ellie Bartlett Jr. Racers.” Below the title, a person wearing a purple ski jacket and mirrored goggles smiles toward the camera on a snowy mountain. Snow-covered trees and a mountain peak are visible in the background.

Ellie Bartlett Jr Racers 

Ellie Bartlett JR Racers happens annually in February at Hoodoo Ski Area, in memory of one of OAS’s greatest volunteers, Ellie Bartlett. Thanks to the Ellie Bartlett Memorial Fund, this day is offered free of cost to adaptive athletes, age 25 and under.

In honor of Ellie, this event includes skiing/riding, a non-competitive race course, and a pizza party. All of which makes for an amazing day at Hoodoo. Spent basking in the mountain beauty with an active, loving, inclusive community, honoring Ellie’s love for the mountains! Those who wish to support the stoke of this fun-filled day for young adaptive athletes can donate to the Ellie Bartlett Memorial Fund.

Graphic with text reading “CamPAH!” Two people stand on snow wearing helmets and bright orange vests. One vest reads “DEAF SKIER” and the other reads “OAS Oregon Adaptive Sports.” Snow-covered trees and skiers are visible in the background.

CamPAH! 

Hosted annually over President’s Weekend at Hoodoo Ski Area, CamPAH! has supported 100 young Deaf / Hard of Hearing athletes begin their snow sports journey. Since 2013, OAS has worked in collaboration with a local Deaf trained snowboard and ski instructor, Cara Frank. By working together, a Deafriendly space was created on the mountain under the OAS’ banner. The program, CamPAH captures the sign “PAH” in its name, which in American Sign Language means “finally” or “success at last” in a positive and upbeat way. This sign echoes everyone’s sentiments about CamPAH, a program that’s one of a kind.

Learn More about CamPAH!

 

Graphic with text reading “Rippers Skills Camps.” Four skiers and snowboarders gather on a snowy slope during a winter storm. One participant uses a sitski while others stand nearby with skis and outriggers as snow blows across the scene.

Rippers Advanced Skills Camps 

Rippers is an expert adaptive ski/ride camp hosted by Melodie Buell, OAS Education and Training Manager, and PSIA-AASI National Team Member. These winter camps are one of the few coaching opportunities in the west for high-level coaching and will be run several times in the winter at Mt. Bachelor. This program is for eligible athletes who meet the criteria for riding advanced terrain and mountain conditions.

Learn More or Apply

 

Graphic with text reading “Ski For Life.” An instructor wearing a blue jacket, helmet, and mirrored goggles smiles while assisting a young skier in a colorful jacket. Snow falls around them on a snowy slope.

 

Ski For Life

Ski for Life is a partnership with over 10 schools in Central Oregon for youth with disabilities to have consistent access to skiing at both Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo Ski Area. This partnership is for students who are supported by the Life Skills Programs.

 

Graphic with text reading “Service to Summit.” A skier uses a sitski while carving a turn on a snowy slope. Behind them, an instructor on a snowboard guides the sitski using tethers. Snow-covered terrain and trees are visible in the background.

Service to Summit: Veterans Programming

OAS provides annual programs for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. These include camps and recurring programs in the winter and summer, which focus on developing technical skills and creating community among fellow service members.

 

 

Learn More about Programs for Veterans

 

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