About
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Outdoors for All Foundation is a recognised national leader in adaptive and therapeutic recreation. Each winter, the Foundation operates programmes at Crystal Mountain and Summit at Snoqualmie ski resorts, offering a full spectrum of adaptive snow sports delivered by a large and well-trained volunteer corps.
What It Does
Winter programmes include alpine skiing, snowboarding, sit-skiing (sleds mounted on skis for Nordic trails), Nordic cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. A dedicated sit-ski programme allows participants who use wheelchairs to glide on groomed Nordic tracks using adaptive sleds. Year-round programming extends to cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and summer day camps. Scholarship support is available to remove financial barriers.
Who It Helps
The Foundation serves children and adults with physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. Programmes are designed to be accessible regardless of ability to pay, and financial assistance is available for qualifying participants.