Since 1975, we have helped those with disabilities and special needs enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports. Come see us at Eldora Mtn Resort.
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Getting on the mountain shouldn't depend on what's in your wallet. Ignite's scholarship program covers private lessons, lift tickets at Eldora, and specialized equipment. ⛷️
This happens because our community believes everyone deserves to experience the joy of snowsports. 💙
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Mark your calendars: Our annual gala is Friday, October 23, at the Boulder JCC. Join us for an evening celebrating the athletes with disabilities who hit the slopes with Ignite, the volunteers who make it happen, and the community that supports it all. 🎉
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"We serve all disabilities, all ages... We don't turn anyone away. Ignite is a place where lives are changed every day, and not just the athletes by the instructors.” — Kelly Coe, Volunteer Instructor
Join our email community to get stories like this 💙: igniteadaptivesports.us19.li…
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Meet Kevin Wilson.
Kevin is Ignite’s Program Director. Twenty-six years after a paralyzing auto accident, Kevin discovered Ignite and returned to skiing.
We are grateful for the leadership, perspective, and passion he brings to Ignite every day.🙌
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At Ignite, we are especially mindful that many of our athletes are Veterans. We are proud to offer U.S. Veterans with disabilities free snowsport experiences.
Thank you to all the Veterans who are such an important part of our Ignite Family. 💙
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✨ Ignite’s annual Gala will be on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Boulder JCC.
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our Gala Committee. If you have a background in event planning, fundraising, sponsorships, or hospitality, we would love to connect.
👉 Send us a DM.
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Meet Shelby Burnette. 👋 Shelby has been an Ignite volunteer for the past two years.
"Saying that Ignite has changed my life would be an understatement. I can confidently say this will be a lifelong commitment for me.”
Interested in volunteering? igniteadaptivesports.org/vol…
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Ignite volunteers and athletes: Looking for a way to stay connected now that ski season has come to an end?
Achilles Boulder welcomes walkers and runners at all paces to help people with disabilities get out and enjoy the trails.
Get started: achillesinternational.org/bo…
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Our work at Ignite is truly powered by volunteers. They're the reason over 350 athletes get to experience independence, confidence, and community on the slopes every season. 💙
Did a volunteer make your day special this year? Share a moment in the comments.
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We maintain a world-class, on-site ski and snowboard shop with a full fleet of specialized adaptive equipment.⚙️
Our fleet covers every discipline we teach. The use of any and all equipment is included in your lesson fee. No one is ever turned away because of their disability.
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For decades, we were known as the Eldora Special Recreation Program. As we grew, the name evolved too, and we became Ignite Adaptive Sports.
Some things have stayed constant since 1975. But we've grown from 10 students to over 350 athletes, supported by 300 volunteers. 💙
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The research is clear. 📊 Adaptive sports change lives.
Adults with disabilities who participate in adaptive sports are twice as likely to be employed. Participants report stronger mental health and deeper social connections.
Learn more: moveunitedsport.org/adaptive…
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Movement is medicine.
And physical activity should be a right, not a privilege.
At Ignite, we see how life-changing movement can be. Confidence grows. Independence builds. Community forms.
Learn more about the movement: soeverybodycanmove.org/
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Save the date! 📅 Mark your calendar for our annual gala on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Boulder JCC. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
There will be an exciting silent auction, delicious food and drinks, and more. Stay tuned for more details. ✨
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Join us in welcoming Andrew Gast as the new President and General Manager of @eldoramtnresort! 🎿 We look forward to working with him to keep Eldora the welcoming, accessible place it is for people with disabilities.
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We want to hear from you!
We're collecting Magical Mountain Moments from athletes and volunteers so we can celebrate what's working and keep getting better.
Your story might help us recognize someone who made your day special. 💙
Fill out the form:
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🎬 “Beyond the Gates,” a short film by Roo Smith, will be showing at the @BoulderFilmFest this Friday at 12:15 pm. Igniters can use the code BIFFParadox for $3 off the ticket price or BIFFParadoxPass for $30 off the Adventure Film Pass. Get tickets: tickets.biff1.com/films/698f…
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In 1975, a group of @CUBoulder students saw their peers with disabilities missing out on something Colorado is known for: snowsports. So they asked @EldoraMtnResortfor permission to teach adaptive alpine skiing to ten students.
Read our story: igniteadaptivesports.org/our…
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Every Ignite instructor is a volunteer. 🏔️
This season, they contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of volunteer hours.
If you might want to join a team that makes the outdoors available to people with disabilities, we'd love to meet you: igniteadaptivesports.org/vol…
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What a day. 🔥😄 Our first-ever Ignite the Mountain team race was everything we hoped for and more. A huge thank you to @eldoramtnresort and all our sponsors, racers, families and caregivers, donors, and volunteers who made this day possible!
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