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Ignite Adaptive Sports

Igniting personal growth, independence and confidence through adaptive snowsport opportunities.

Our mission is to ignite personal growth, independence, and confidence in people with disabilities on the Front Range, and in surrounding mountain and Northern Colorado communities, by providing caring, safe, and fun adaptive winter snowsports opportunities. Ignite instructors are specially certified to teach downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing and it's their number one priority to maintain safety while also having fun on the mountain. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy the many winter sports activities offered by Ignite. We turn no one away due to their disability or ability to pay for our services. Our season runs from January through March, on Thursdays to Sundays. For more information, please call 303.258.1166 or visit www.igniteadaptivesports.org.

10/13/2026

If you’ve been curious about volunteering with Ignite, tonight is a great time to come meet us.

More than 300 volunteers help over 400 athletes get out on the mountain each season, whether that means alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ski biking, or something in between.

New volunteers only need to attend one orientation session. You’ll meet the Ignite team, learn what volunteering actually looks like, and get a better sense of where you might fit in.

Upcoming sessions at the Boulder JCC:

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 pm
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 pm
📅 Junior Volunteer Orientation, ages 15 to 17: Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 pm

We’d love to see you there. 👋 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Hx27qKiwBr6rWroUA

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: A young skier practices on the snow while holding a horizontal training pole, with an Ignite instructor skiing alongside for support.
Slide 2: An adaptive athlete rides downhill in a green sit-ski while an Ignite instructor guides the equipment from behind on a sunny slope.
Slide 3: An adaptive skier in a red jacket sits in a sit-ski between two Ignite instructors during a snowy day on the mountain, with snow-covered evergreen trees behind them.
Slide 4: An adaptive skier in a sit-ski makes a turn down the mountain while an Ignite instructor skis closely behind, kicking up snow as they move

10/07/2026

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Peggy Driscoll as Ignite Adaptive Sports’ Executive Director! 🎉 Peggy has served as our Interim Executive Director since last fall and is now stepping into the role permanently.

She brings more than 30 years of nonprofit experience, deep roots in the Boulder County community, and a true appreciation for Ignite’s athletes, volunteers, and mission.

Peggy is excited, too. She says, “What an honor to join a mighty staff working alongside a generous, expert, committed crew of instructors, volunteers, and our host mountain, Eldora, all with the singular goal of providing exceptional snowsport experiences for Ignite athletes.”

We’re so grateful to have Peggy leading Ignite into our 52nd season and the exciting season ahead. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💙

Learn more about Peggy and what brought her to Ignite on our blog: https://igniteadaptivesports.org/meet-ignites-new-executive-director-peggy-driscoll/

[Image description: Portrait of Peggy Driscoll, Ignite Adaptive Sports’ Executive Director, smiling at the camera with glasses resting on top of her head.]

10/05/2026

If you’ve ever carried gear, helped an athlete get settled, taught a turn, cheered from the side of the run, or stayed a little longer to make sure everything was ready for the next day, this one’s for you. 💙

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of Ignite, not because of one big thing they do, but because of the hundreds of small ways they show up all season long.

You bring the patience, the encouragement, the problem-solving, the laughter, and the energy that make this community what it is.

We notice it. Our athletes feel it. And we’re incredibly grateful for you!

[Video description: An adaptive athlete using a ski bike exchanges a high five with an Ignite Adaptive Sports instructor on a snowy slope.]

10/02/2026

If you’ve been thinking about spending part of your winter helping someone experience the joy of snowsports, this is where it starts.

Come meet the team, learn what being a volunteer instructor really looks like, and get a feel for the training, time commitment, and community behind Ignite.

Attendance at one orientation session is required for new volunteers, and all sessions will be held at the Boulder JCC (6007 Oreg Ave).

Choose the date that works best for you:

📅 Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 4 pm
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 pm
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 pm

We’d love to meet you and help you figure out if Ignite is the right fit for your winter. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Hx27qKiwBr6rWroUA

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: A young adaptive skier in a pink jacket and helmet rides downhill in a sit-ski while a smiling Ignite instructor guides from behind on a snowy day.
Slide 2: An adaptive athlete rides a yellow ski bike down a snowy slope while an Ignite instructor follows closely behind.
Slide 3: A snowboarder in a bright pink jacket holds both hands of an Ignite instructor for balance while practicing on the snow.
Slide 4: An adaptive athlete rides downhill in a sit-ski, smiling and waving toward the camera as an Ignite instructor guides from behind and another instructor follows nearby.

09/29/2026

This year's gala just got even better. We're thrilled to announce that dinner will once again be provided by Blackbelly, one of Boulder's most celebrated restaurants. We hope Chef Josea and his family will join us in person again this year. 😊

Join us on Friday, October 23 at the Boulder JCC for a night of great food, drinks, dancing, a live and silent auction, and a celebration of everything this community makes possible.

Get your tickets: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/ignite26

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: Chef Hosea Rosenberg of Blackbelly smiles with his arms crossed inside the restaurant, wearing a black Blackbelly T-shirt, apron and baseball cap, with loaves of bread and a glowing red sign in the background.
Slide 2: An overhead view of a charcuterie board filled with sliced meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, radishes, mustard, and other colorful accompaniments.
Slide 3: An overhead view of two wooden serving boards arranged with colorful bite-sized appetizers, including stuffed vegetables, crostini, and other hors d’oeuvres.
Slide 4: A close-up of assorted appetizers arranged on wooden serving boards, including crostini, stuffed vegetables, and small bites garnished with herbs and chopped pistachios.

09/21/2026

New volunteer orientation dates are just around the corner! If you've been thinking about becoming an adaptive snowsports instructor this winter, this is your first step. Come to one of the following sessions at the Boulder JCC:

📅 Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 4 pm
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 pm
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 pm
📅 Junior Volunteer Orientation (ages 15-17): Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 pm

Learn more & sign up to become a volunteer: https://igniteadaptivesports.org/volunteers/

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: A smiling Ignite athlete and Ignite instructor ride a chairlift together with the skier’s adaptive equipment and skis secured in front of them.
Slide 2: An Ignite athlete using a sit-ski practices on the snow with three Ignite Adaptive Sports instructors nearby, including another instructor seated in a sit-ski.

09/18/2026

Since 1975, Ignite Adaptive Sports has opened the mountain to thousands of people with disabilities. 💙 No athlete is ever turned away based on their ability to pay for a lesson.

Last season alone, more than 300 volunteer instructors provided over 1,300 lessons at Eldora. We’re grateful for every single moment on the mountain!

[Image description: An Ignite athlete sits in a sit-ski surrounded by five smiling Ignite instructors and supporters as the group poses together on a snowy mountain.]

09/11/2026

Live music and dancing at this year's gala? We've got you covered. 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome Hazel Miller & The Collective to our True Colors gala on Friday, October 23 at the Boulder JCC.

Over the years, Ms. Miller has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Michael McDonald, and Al Green, among many others. She was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and plays at major venues like Red Rocks… but next month, she will be playing for the Ignite Adaptive Sports community to support our mission!

Join us for drinks, dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and an evening with the community that makes it all happen. 🐦 TODAY is your last day to purchase early bird tickets: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/ignite26

[Image description: Eight musicians pose together in front of a colorful red, white and blue painted brick mural.]

09/10/2026

There’s more than one way to be part of the Ignite community this winter. 🏔️ We're recruiting volunteers for the upcoming season across every corner of what we do:

⛷️ Snowsport Instructors provide lessons in sit skiing, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more
🎿 Equipment Technicians set up athletes with gear and maintain our fleet of specialized adaptive equipment
🤝 Client Services Volunteers greet athletes and instructors, check in attendees, and keep things running smoothly
📣 Ambassadors represent Ignite at public events and functions
🎉 Special Events Volunteers help out at our annual gala, picnic, and other fundraising events

Every role matters. Sign up to become a volunteer: https://forms.gle/Hx27qKiwBr6rWroUA

[Image description: An Ignite instructor holds the hand of a young skier as they practice skiing together on a snowy slope.]

Address

2861 Eldora Ski Road
Nederland, CO
80466

Website

http://www.igniteadaptivesports.org/

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