Activities include adaptive alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, as well as a variety of winter and summer activities.
To the seekers and explorers, campers, fun-finders and adventurers.To those who share our belief that life isn’t going to stop unfolding itself because we have a disability. Welcome to the National Ability Center.
We offer wide variety of adaptive programs, year-round to anyone with a barrier to recreation, from the child with autism, to a grandmother who wants to get back outside with family, to individuals with amputations, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments and more. In addition to programming, we can also provide accessible lodging and a variety of camps.
Locations Our Ranch headquarters are located in Park City and are nestled among miles of trails and open space. Ski programs are available at Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, Brighton and Solitude. And, our rafting program is based in Moab, Utah.
Who We Are: The National Ability Center is a non-profit organization that has united around a collective vision to inspire individual achievement and create a global impact for people of all abilities. A fundamental aspiration of the National Ability Center is to provide high-quality, inclusive programs to individuals and families of all abilities and backgrounds, including those in need. Thanks to the generous support of individual donors, grants from private corporations and foundations, and the community, we have successfully provided scholarships to 100% of those who made a request and continue to keep program fees affordable (program fees account for less than 30% of the total cost of programming).
by Local Lexi
There are special considerations adaptive skiers and riders must ponder before visiting a ski resort for the first time. Here are the best Utah resorts for adaptive skiers and snowboarders with some logistical tips to have a great day on the mountain.
by Local Lexi
Those with adaptive needs may have a tougher time finding suitable equipment to enjoy outdoor recreation. Use this guide to locate adaptive rental gear in Utah's metro areas.
by Local Lexi
Check out these mountain bike trails around Park City and Salt Lake that are suitable for adaptive bike recreation.
by Yeti
Accessible trails throughout the Wasatch range that provide fun and mountain access for all ages and abilities.
by Paula Colman
With accessibility, availability and adaptability, Utah is the best place for people with medical and special needs to plan their next —or first —ski vacation.
by Yeti
Matthew Brewer is a cancer survivor, recovering addict, bilateral above-knee amputee, adaptive athlete and USA Paralympic Ski Team athlete!
by Local Lexi
Summer fun is for everyone in Utah thanks to the support and programming of organizations like Wasatch Adaptive Sports and the National Ability Center.
by Paula Colman
A solo trip to Utah may be exactly what you need!
by Local Lexi
Check out all the exciting ski resort improvements coming to Utah's ski areas for the 2022–23 season!
by Local Lexi
Adaptive skiing and snowboarding makes mountains accessible for everyone. Learn where adaptive lessons are offered in Utah.
by Local Lexi
With a family forward atmosphere and terrain of every flavor, Solitude is the place where young skiers and riders learn to love making mountain memories.
by Tele Tony
The National Ability Center in Park City offers an enormous variety of winter adaptive sports programs for all abilities.
by Yeti
The NAC Programs are inclusive and multi-faceted. There are year-round programs where they teach skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding and river-rafting.
by Mountain Mama
Utah is well known for its National Ability Center located in Park City—which empowers people of all abilities through sport. I had a chance to go out with Savannah, who has a seizure disorder, and watch how the joy of skiing reaches all people.
by Local Lexi
There are special considerations adaptive skiers and riders must ponder before visiting a ski resort for the first time. Here are the best Utah resorts for adaptive skiers and snowboarders with some logistical tips to have a great day on the mountain.
by Yeti
Accessible trails throughout the Wasatch range that provide fun and mountain access for all ages and abilities.
by Local Lexi
Summer fun is for everyone in Utah thanks to the support and programming of organizations like Wasatch Adaptive Sports and the National Ability Center.
by Local Lexi
Adaptive skiing and snowboarding makes mountains accessible for everyone. Learn where adaptive lessons are offered in Utah.
by Yeti
The NAC Programs are inclusive and multi-faceted. There are year-round programs where they teach skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding and river-rafting.
by Local Lexi
Those with adaptive needs may have a tougher time finding suitable equipment to enjoy outdoor recreation. Use this guide to locate adaptive rental gear in Utah's metro areas.
by Local Lexi
Check out these mountain bike trails around Park City and Salt Lake that are suitable for adaptive bike recreation.
by Paula Colman
With accessibility, availability and adaptability, Utah is the best place for people with medical and special needs to plan their next —or first —ski vacation.
by Yeti
Matthew Brewer is a cancer survivor, recovering addict, bilateral above-knee amputee, adaptive athlete and USA Paralympic Ski Team athlete!
by Paula Colman
A solo trip to Utah may be exactly what you need!
by Local Lexi
Check out all the exciting ski resort improvements coming to Utah's ski areas for the 2022–23 season!
by Local Lexi
With a family forward atmosphere and terrain of every flavor, Solitude is the place where young skiers and riders learn to love making mountain memories.
by Tele Tony
The National Ability Center in Park City offers an enormous variety of winter adaptive sports programs for all abilities.
by Mountain Mama
Utah is well known for its National Ability Center located in Park City—which empowers people of all abilities through sport. I had a chance to go out with Savannah, who has a seizure disorder, and watch how the joy of skiing reaches all people.
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