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Success Story Overview & Archive

Smiles, tears of joy and displays of pride are commonplace when it comes to Outdoors for All activities.  Our success story database highlights the uncountable positive and often life-changing experiences shared by Outdoors for All participants and their families, volunteers and staff. Browse through our archives and read how Outdoors for All helps everyone "exercise their abilities"!


Many Smiles Many Programs, Many Smiles

"I am having so much fun. Every year as I get better it gets so much more fun. Finally I went down Julie's (run) at Snoqualmie Pass, and I had a blast, it is now about the only run I go down. My instructors are trying to get me to go down the bowl but I am not so sure:)"

Alpine Participant Nora Genster who skis sitting down in a bi-ski

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Megan gives a thumbs up for her bike riding experience WeeZee and Megan Conquer Seattle Bike Trails

I am happy to say I am extremely proud of Megan's courage and enthusiasm she gave whole-heartedly toward this sport.  She experienced what all people feel when they get on a bike for the first time... freedom, the wind & sun on your face.  It was magical to watch her in action.  I could hear her tiny voice yelling "yoo hoo" when we were picking up the pace.

 

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Success Story: One Bike. Two Friends.

“Outdoors for All Foundation made our riding together possible,” continued Marianne.  “It would have been very sad to leave Steve at the starting line and just ride by myself.  We met many amazing riders with MS, and many without, but I'm biased.  I think Steve is extra awesome and way cool.  I was howling the first day of the ride..."

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Joanne outdoors... Sucess: Joanne Pflepsen

I would like to introduce you to Joanne Pflepsen. After experiencing a fun season with Joanne out at our programs, I felt inspired to share her story. She rode 21 miles during one of our cycle rides on the Orting Trail; she hiked 3 miles on the rugged Clear West Peak trail at Mt. Rainer. All this, while overcoming breast cancer treatment! 

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Douglas students enjoy day cycling... SKIFORALL in Minden, NV
For almost 26 years, the Skiforall Foundation has been providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in outdoor activities.

Last week, about 20 Douglas High School (Minden, NV) students in the special education and transition programs got the chance to try their hand at cycling.

Riding adapted cycles, students whooped and hollered...
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Dave and his students Winter 2005-2006: A Huge Succcess
After the winter of2004 - 2005, everyone associated with SKIFORALL practically forgot what the “white stuff” looked like.
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Rotary enjoying lunch Rotary Service Above Self Snowshoeing

“That was G-R-E-A-T!”
“I had so much fun!”
“Wow—that was just awesome!”

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All Smiles at Big Chill Camp Success: Big Chill Camp
SKIFORALL’s year round adaptive recreation programs keep growing in large part due to customer demand by children and adults with disabilities and their family members.
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Jon Horsch In Memory of Jon Horsch...

November 6, 2005 was a somber day at the SKIFORALL Foundation...

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Lyn Laielli rides a bike for the first time in years Back on a Bike!

The recent reflections of one SKIFORALL participant:
On Sept. 15th, 2005 I attended an MS Society event sponsored by SKIFORALL called Adaptive Cycling...

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Lucas and Keith Dolliver Hiking at Lake Tradition

"Are we going skiing now?" asked five year old SKIFORALL Participant Lucas Dolliver.

"Not today, Lucas," said his dad, Keith Dolliver. "Today, we're going hiking."
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Darcy & Andy on the tandem cycle Rediscovering the Outdoors
“Sports That Create Big Smiles” was the headline assigned by the Issaquah Press
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Nicole's first cycle ride Too Much Fun?
The Problem: Issaquah had grown dramatically over the last few years...
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Checking out the side by side cycle Gibney Gets Going
The SKIFORALL Foundation has recently been making huge strides in reaching out to the blind and visually impaired communities...
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boys on bikes Good Times with Bikes & Sun
Weather cooperated to make August 17th the date of another successful Custom Event at SKIFORALL...
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blind bike rider Independence in Vancouver
Making the trek from Seattle to Vancouver, the SKIFORALL Foundation made an appearance on the Washington State School for the Blind’s (WSSB) campus Thursday, September 22nd...
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