THANK YOU WELLS FARGO

 

Thank you for sponsoring the Ability Celebration.

 

Ability Celebration

April 2 – April 7, 2013

Alpine Meadows & Squaw Valley, CA

 

Wounded Warrior Ability Camp April 2 – 7

The Ability Challenge April 5 & 6

19^th Annual Ability BASH Banquet April 6

 

Honoring Wounded Warriors

Disabled in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

 

This event celebrates the accomplishments of Disabled Sports USA Far West, our participants, volunteers and honored guests. The Ability BASH on Saturday evening, April 6^th, is the culmination of a five-day event highlighting the abilities of people with disabilities and the powerful positive health and confidence building effects of our programs.

 

The week starts with an Ability Camp for 25 soldiers and marines disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. They will receive specialized instruction in adapted snow skiing and snowboarding at the Disabled Sports Program Center at Alpine Meadows Resort. They will also participate in other winter recreation designed as part of their therapy and re-integration into the community.

 

On Friday, April 5^th, and Saturday, April 6^th, the Ability Challenge will feature donors, sponsors and disabled skiers for a fun day of on-hill activities. Participate either day. An awards presentation is scheduled at the end of each day.

 

The Ability BASH on Saturday evening, April 6^th, has been one of North Tahoe’s premier fundraising events for 19 years. This banquet, dance and silent auction is a wonderful uplifting evening for all in attendance.

 

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE ABILITY CELEBRATION

We invite you to join the Ability Celebration in 2013 by being a part of the Ability Challenge. 

 

The Ability Challenge is a critical strategy in our effort to build growing and renewable support and every person who joins the effort, like you, is an important member of the team. 

 

We are grateful that you care enough about our programs to make a donation and to ask others to do the same. That is the essence of the "event". It is a mechanism for those who care about us to reach out to their networks and invite those in them to help support our work.

 

WHY? BECAUSE YOU WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT A CHILD WITH A DISABILTY, AN ADULT WITH EXTREME CHALLENGES OR A WOUNDED WARRIOR DISABLED IN THE WARS IN IRAQ OR AFGHANISTAN.  

 

Who? The  Ability Challenge is for anyone with a love for snowsports, a love for someone with a disability, or a love for making the world a better place. 

 

What? The Ability Challenge is a season long fundraiser that culminates in an end of the season on hill celebration attended by everyone who joins our fundraising efforts by forming a team or by participating individually. The on hill celebration is designed for people of all abilities to participate together.Learn more by visiting www.abilitychallenge.net.

 

It's you and your family or friends celebrating success in reaching your fundraising goal and helping us meet ours with a great day on the mountain and an optional costume contest; your chance to be creative. 

 

How? Forming a  team is an easy, fun and rewarding way to support our cause and our great programs. There are tutorials on www.abilitychallenge.net that will show you how and we will help you every step of the way.

 

Each participant receives a lift ticket (if needed), a lunch voucher and an event memento.

 

Most importantly, receive the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by helping open the door to a world of possibilities.

GREAT SEASON UNDER WAY -- JOIN US

The recent storms have put feet of snow on the slopes and the cold weather means terrific skiing! 

Our snowsports school is now open daily with lessons available at Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and Northstar. Visit www.disabledsports.net for more information and to make a rservation. Or call us at 530 581-4161. Reservations are essential as we fill up quickly. call in advance of your desired date(s).

Specialized adaptive equipment and our highly trained instructors make it possible for nearly anyone with any disabilty to participate. 

For those of you who would like to support our work, please visit our webpage for information on how you can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Make a donation and check out the Ability Challenge for a fun way to contribute.

 

SKI SPECTACULAR

I'm lucky to be going to Colorado to attend National's 25th Ski Spectacular an event I created about 30 years ago. It was originally called "Winterfest".

It's a great event because it includes people from DSUSA chapters across the nation and special guests. As in recent years, they will be wounded warriors permanently disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. About 80 along with there spouses will be there. In attendance, too,wil be National's Youth Development Team comprised of aspiring paralympians.

Instructors will attend clinics conducted by the staff of PSIA's Adaptive Academy. Past President Doug sato will run the Learn to Race clinics.

I'm hoping to see you there.

WINE VS. BEER PAIRING DINNER

Saturday, December 1st

Wine vs. Beer Pairing Dinner

Benefitting Disabled Sports USA Far West

 

Sponsored by Executive Chef Sean Conry

and Longboards Bar & Grill

 

 

 

 

Please join us for a unique pairing event. With each course you will receive a paired beer and a paired wine. Drink or taste as you wish and then (just for fun) place you vote for your favorite pairing.  Enjoy the fine cuisine of award-winning Chef Sean Conry, who will dazzle you with his exquisite culinary talents! If you attended the Gourmet Dinner and Beer Pairing at the Foam Fest in 2010 and 2011, you won't want to miss this event. You know that this truly is a gourmet meal.

 

The five-course dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and should be completed by 8:00 p.m. But, you can't rush perfection.

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Come and experience beautiful Plumas County in the late fall season and then join us at Longboards Bar and Grill at the Plumas Pines Golf Resort for a "Wine vs. Beer" Pairing Dinner.

 

Longboards is located in Graeagle about 45 miles north of Truckee. Enjoy a leisurely drive with beautiful scenery. Plan to arrive early and enjoy a fun-filled day of festivities at the 18th Annual Graeagle Holiday Festival from 1-5 p.m. Horse-drawn trolley rides, refreshments and specials at participating Graeagle merchants are a few of the activities planned for the day.

 

For those a little more adventurous, Christmas tree permits are available at the Graeagle Outpost and the Chalet View Lodge. Or if you require even more action, check out www.sierratrails.org for some great mountain biking in the area. Then look forward to an exceptional dining experience ahead of you! 

 

Here is a list of discounted lodging offered especially for this event. Mention you are attending the Disabled Sports dinner December 1st when making your reservation.

 

Chalet View Lodge 530-832-5528 

 

Discount off Room Rates - Includes Continental Breakfast

 

River Pines Resort 530-836-2552

10% Discount off its $90 Winter Rate

 

Graeagle Vacation Rentals 530-836-2500

One-night Condominium Rental:

3 Bedroom/3 Beds/$249.80

4 Bedroom/4 Beds/$277.05 or 4 Bedroom/5 Beds/$304.30

WE ARE GEARING UP FOR WINTER

It's been a great year. Both our winter and summer programs were popular with all our friend, new and old. With your support we got back in the black after struggling for a couple of years and our future looks bright. Thank you all!!

The recent storm left enough snow for some of us to get out and make a couple of turns. We are stoked!! This is going to be an epic year. The snowsports school will open mid-December. For the calendar impaired, that's about 6 weeks from now. Do you know where your gear is??

Check out our Facebook page for a chance to win a day of skiing. See you on the slopes.

23rd ANNUAL FOAMFEST AT SQUAW VALLEY SEPT 1st

Craft Brew Festival and Rockin' Blues

Squaw Valley September 1st, 2012  2 to 6 p.m.

On the KT Sundeck at the Olympic House 

Featuring Blues Legend Johnny "Guitar" Knox and the Rockin' Blues of Ro Harpo and the Blues Busters. Some seating available. Bringing a folding chair is suggested.

The event is one of the most highly anticipated festivals in the Tahoe area! It is a gathering of great friends who enjoy good beer, great music and getting together to support a good cause! Proceeds help get  people with disabilities out on the slopes.
Beer enthusiasts can sample from more than 40 craft beers and listen to live music. Everyone is invited to enjoy a snack and enter to win great prizes in our famous “Hit the Slopes” raffle. Prizes include season passes, lift tickets, skis, snowboards and winter gear.

A minimum sampling package is needed to sample brews. No sampling allowed without the wristband. Additional sampling tickets may be purchased at two for $5. They are only available to those wearing the minimum purchase wristband.

Designated drivers, those under 21 years of age and concert goers admitted free ($10 donation requested, no ticket needed). Buying one or more tickets ? Please consider adding a donation to support our charity.

Visit www.disabledsports.net and click FoamFest for more information or to purchase tickets.