Completion of Ski Season for TASP!

April 2, 2017

An adult and a child, both wearing helmets and ski gear, are skiing together on a snowy slope during the busy ski season. The adult is guiding the child, holding them from behind. Snow-covered trees fill the background, creating a wintery landscape reminiscent of TASP Completion celebrations.

As we celebrate the final day of our ski season in Telluride, we look back on what an incredible winter it’s been for all facets of TASP life.

 

Telluride Adaptive stayed busy to the very last day with multiple programs running simultaneously.  The final week of the season found our Marine’s Camp participants pushing their limits in the gorgeous sunshine of spring and the fresh overnight dumps of snow.  While some of our country’s servicemen and women were enjoying perfect turns on the resort, others were adventuring among hillsides, lakes, and rivers of the region led by TASP staff in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project.  These warriors were able to explore the natural beauty as well as themselves with the support of their military brothers and sisters through therapeutic group discussions and exercises.

Two skiers wearing helmets and ski gear stand on a snowy mountain slope with their skis on their shoulders. Behind them are rocky peaks and clear skies, marking another epic ski season. One skier wears a blue jacket, while the other sports a black-and-white jacket. A sign reads, "Enter through gates only.A group of ten men, some standing and some kneeling, pose with a "Wounded Warrior Project" banner in front of a picturesque lake and mountain backdrop. The men, dressed in outdoor gear, appear to be celebrating the completion of their TASP hiking or camping trip.

In the weeks prior to these military experiences, TASP hosted a variety of regional school groups and allowed the local youth with disabilities to experience the joys and challenges of skiing.  Additionally, Telluride Adaptive’s Special Olympics ski team competed in State Competition with incredible successes and breakthroughs for teammates.

A newspaper clipping shows a man posing with two gold medals in front of a banner that reads "Special Olympics." Below the image, text details his achievements in the state Special Olympics Winter Games, marking the completion of ski season for TASP. An advertisement for Fox Theaters is also visible.A child in a green and black outfit stands on a snowy hill, pointing at an instructor in a blue jacket and red hat. The instructor from TASP, on skis, is holding a long, yellow, snake-shaped object. Snowy mountains and trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky during ski season.

 

During these events and programs, TASP’s Enabling All Program trained over 80 fifth graders from the local public school in adaptive techniques and philosophies.  All the while, visitors from across the nation and across the world came to participate with TASP for ski and ride lessons, ice climbing, nordic skiing, and the endless adventures TASP has to offer.

A group of people in winter gear stand in a snowy mountain area, some holding a "Wounded Warrior" banner. Icy cliffs and pine trees are in the background. The overcast sky adds to the wintry feel as they celebrate their TASP Completion with a scenic snow-covered mountain in the distance.A person wearing winter clothing and ski gear is sitting on a sit-ski on a snow-covered path surrounded by snow-laden trees and mountains. Celebrating the completion of another successful ski season with TASP, the person is smiling and giving a thumbs-up with both hands under an overcast sky.

Thank you to the entirety of the TASP community for your unwavering support.  The generosity you provide us with your time, donations, and shared passion is essential in the completion of yet another successful and empowering season.

A person wearing a blue jacket, black pants, and a red helmet is skiing on a groomed snow trail. They are smiling at the camera and holding ski poles. Snow-covered mountains and pine trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the essence of the ski season.

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