“Outdoors For All has done far more than just helping Agatha learn to ski, it has given us the opportunity to experience things as a family that we didn’t think possible. Outdoors For All has given Agatha the confidence to know that disability does not mean inability.” Samantha Holloway | Mother of Agatha, Outdoors for All Participant Agatha has been trying to participate with Outdoors…
In January, our Summit Friday Night program was visited by King 5’s Evening, to highlight the life transforming outcomes of our winter programs. This two minute video shows, not only how these programs affect participant’s lives, but the lives of our dedicated volunteers. King 5 Evening video “I had this intuition that it would be rewarding when I started volunteering, but I really underestimated how…
Through a partnership with Outdoors for All and Max Higbee Center, an organization providing community-based recreation opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities in Bellingham, WA, thirty new participants were able to exercise their abilities on the waterways through adaptive kayaking. Many successes were had with new kayakers that day, especially with John Karuza. “We have been trying to get John on a boat,…
Outdoors for All’s Learn to Ride a Bike program teaches youth with disabilities how to ride standard bicycles. Starting with Strider bikes with no pedals to build balance, riders, like Taeo, can work up to independently pedal standard bicycles and build biking skills, developing confidence along the way. “Taeo liked having an activity to go to every Saturday. Something he looked forward to all week.…
Patricia was able to ride a bike with Outdoors for All when she visited our Adaptive Cycling Center in Magnuson Park last summer. She had such a blast, her mom, Candice, brought her every weekend. Patricia’s family recently purchased a similar model she learned to ride on through Outdoors for All. Now, Patricia is able to ride her bike whenever she wants and she is ready…
There is no better way to measure success than a skier who gains complete independence on the ski hill. That’s the success Serena was able to experience during her first year on skis with her Outdoors for All volunteer instructors! “[Serena] started as a complete beginner, and was able to do four runs on Saturday by herself just following Keith down the mountain!!! Keith, Dominic, Bee (and everyone…
Audrey is six years old and experienced her first season on a snowboard. After one lesson with another ski school, her family discovered snowboarding was something she could pursue. Cue Outdoors for All winter programs for a season of success! “In the past, we tried several different activities with Audrey but they didn’t end up working out. When we heard about Outdoors for All, it…
Even on a Washington rainy day, fun can be found in the outdoors. Ari and Bill have been paired as participant and volunteer for five years. On this particular day, heavy snowfall at The Summit at Snoqualmie caused traffic delays and parking challenges which delayed the arrival of Outdoors for All participants and pushed back the start of the day on the cross country trails, much to Ari’s…
Our participants face fears and challenge themselves by climbing with our highly qualified and energetic staff and volunteers. Justin is one of many participants climbing to success! “The Rock Climbing camp was the first experience my son has had with OFA, and it was amazing. The support, energy and enthusiasm from the volunteers is heartwarming. They constantly encourage the participants, and always have positive words…
Summer has come to a close, sweaters and jackets have come out of the closet and the clouds are now covering our Pacific Northwest sky. We take a look back and are proud to say we have had a wonderful and successful summer. We give thanks to our many volunteers for their outstanding support with our summer programs. Many participants were able to join in on…
