Ignite Adaptive Sports

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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.

08/21/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Ignite Adaptive Sports was recently announced as a grant recipient from Community Foundation Boulder County's Community Trust! This grant will help Boulder County residents living with disabilities experience the joy of snowsports close to home at Eldora. 💙❄️

Ignite is about far more than skiing. People with disabilities are one of the largest and most historically marginalized populations in the world. Access to winter recreation advances equity while building confidence, independence, and belonging—on and off the mountain.

Thank you, Community Foundation Boulder County, for making our community more equitable and inclusive, a place where everyone can experience a life of opportunity and fulfillment.

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: An Ignite Adaptive Sports instructor skis behind a smiling participant using a red sit-ski on a snowy slope, with another instructor nearby.
Slide 2: A smiling skier in a red jacket stands between two Ignite instructors on a snowy, foggy slope. The three hold a striped training pole together while posing for the camera.
Slide 3: An Ignite instructor holds the hands of a young skier as they practice balance and skiing skills together on a sunny, groomed slope.
Slide 4: A skier stands between two smiling Ignite volunteers on a sunny ski slope.

08/20/2026

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the Ignite Annual Gala! 🎉 Every October we get to step back and remember why this all matters. 52 years of people with disabilities experiencing the mountain in ways they never thought possible, because a community of volunteers and supporters decided to show up.

Join us on Friday, October 23 at the Boulder JCC. Drinks, dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and a celebration of the magic you make possible. Get your tickets today: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/ignite26

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Slide 1: The live auction host walks among gala guests with a microphone as attendees laugh and engage during an interactive moment.
Slide 2: Gala attendees stand on the dance floor participating in a Heads & Tails fundraising game while instructions are projected on a screen behind them.
Slide 3: A live band wearing matching red jackets performs on stage with saxophones, trombones, and other instruments during an Ignite gala.
Slide 4: Guests seated at round tables watch a large screen displaying photos and stories from Ignite athletes during the annual gala.

08/18/2026

Every year at our annual gala, we feature 0-90 silent auction items and 5+ live auction items. Every single one is donated by people and businesses who care about getting more athletes with disabilities on the mountain. 💙

Popular items include restaurant and store gift certificates, concert tickets, outdoor and ski gear, adventures, wine, pet care, vacation rentals, and more.

If you or a business you know is interested in donating an item or experience, please email [email protected].

All proceeds go directly toward adaptive snowsports lessons for people with disabilities. Thank you in advance!

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: A chef carefully sprinkles seasoning over a plated entrée in a restaurant kitchen.
Slide 2: A wet brown dog stands in a shower while someone wearing grooming gloves gently dries and comforts them.
Slide 3: A large audience raises their hands toward a brightly lit stage during a live concert.
Slide 4: A close-up of wine bottles stored horizontally on a wooden rack with a softly blurred background.

08/14/2026

Our volunteers love to stop in for lunch!

08/13/2026

Even though it's peak summer, this is the time of year we start daydreaming about the next season! 💭

Some of the most meaningful hours our volunteers spend all year happen on a snowy mountain with an athlete who never thought they'd be there.

If you want to teach adaptive snowsports lessons in alpine or Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or ski biking this winter, now is a great time to get the process started.

New Volunteer Orientation dates will be Sunday 10/4 from 2-4 pm, Tuesday, 10/13 from 6-8 pm, and Wednesday, 10/21 from 6-8 pm at the Boulder JCC. Learn more about becoming an Ignite volunteer: https://igniteadaptivesports.org/volunteers/

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Slide 1: An adaptive skier using a sit-ski poses with instructors and family members on the snowy mountain during a lesson.
Slide 2: An Ignite snowboard instructor watches from the side of the slope as an Ignite athlete practices a snowboarding turn on freshly groomed snow.
Slide 3: An Ignite instructor wearing a bright safety vest guides a skier as they practice skiing down the slope.

08/10/2026

Did you know Ignite has a Junior Volunteer Instructor Program? 🎿

If you're between 16 and 18 and love to ski or snowboard, this is a chance to spend next winter doing something that matters.

Junior Instructors follow the same training steps as adult volunteers, plus attend a designated orientation session just for them.

This year’s Junior Orientation is Tuesday, 11/3 from 5-7 pm at the Boulder JCC. Learn more and apply: https://igniteadaptivesports.org/volunteers/

[Image description: An Ignite Junior Instructor holds both hands of an athlete while teaching skiing skills on the slope.]

08/06/2026

At Ignite Adaptive Sports, we provide snowsport opportunities to people with disabilities. 🏔️

Athletes of all ages, disabilities, and financial circumstances are welcome at Eldora Mountain Resort, where our 100% volunteer-led lessons make it possible for anyone to experience downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sit-skiing, and ski biking.

If you believe everyone deserves a chance on the mountain, you're in the right place. 📍

Join our email community to stay in the loop on Ignite stories and updates: http://eepurl.com/dHdpS5

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: An Ignite athlete wearing a bright red jacket raises both arms in celebration while an Ignite instructor smiles beside them on a sunny ski slope.
Slide 2: An Ignite instructor helps a skier practice balance and positioning during a ski lesson.
Slide 3: An Ignite instructor guides a participant riding a bi-ski down a snowy trail using a tether.

08/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Lake Valley Golf Club for our inaugural Ignite the Greens golf tournament! ⛳💙

To every golfer, volunteer, and supporter who participated: you helped make this event a success. And to our incredible sponsors, thank you for your generosity and partnership. A special shout out to our Silver Sponsors, 20/20 Tax Resolution and The Fang Family Foundation.

Every swing and donation will help Ignite provide more adaptive snowsports opportunities to people with disabilities this winter. Thank you for helping more athletes experience the joy and freedom of the slopes!

08/04/2026

The Ignite annual Gala is coming up Friday, October 23 at the Boulder JCC. 🎉 It's a night that brings together athletes, volunteers, families, and supporters who believe everyone deserves access to the mountain.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels, and they put your business in front of a community that shows up. Want to learn more? Email [email protected].

[Image descriptions]
Slide 1: Guests gather around elegantly decorated tables during the Ignite gala before the evening's program begins.
Slide 2: Board President Stuart Ollanik welcomes guests to the Ignite gala in front of a large event backdrop reading "Ignite a Wonderful World."
Slide 3: Members of the gala band perform on stage wearing matching red jackets while playing brass instruments.

07/26/2026

Today marks 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. 💙

The ADA was a turning point. It said, plainly, that people with disabilities belong in public life. In schools, workplaces, and communities. That access isn't a privilege; it's a right.

At Ignite, this legacy matters. No athlete is ever turned away because of their disability. Every piece of equipment is fitted to the person, not the other way around. Every volunteer instructor is trained to meet each athlete where they are. ⛷️

The ADA opened doors. We're here to open the mountain!

[Video description: Ignite skier wearing a light blue jacket and pink helmet skis down the slope, guided by an Ignite instructor. They pause to hug and high five.]

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2861 Eldora Ski Road
Nederland, CO
80466

Website

http://www.igniteadaptivesports.org/

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