Camps & Outdoor Recreation

Camp C.O.O.L.
January 21-22. Camp Challenge Ourselves through Outdoor Leisure (C.O.O.L.) is a two-day, one-night residential camp for youth and young adults with physical disabilities, ages 10-25. Camp C.O.O.L. consists of these exciting activities: 2 half-day downhill snow ski lessons from the skilled staff of Disabled Sports, USA at Alpine Meadows; one session of sled hockey/skating, and one session of curling at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Cost is $275.

Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Join other adventurers with physical challenges on a climb to Uhuru Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa August 3-11. Group will be limited to no more than 10 people. All climbers must age 16 or older. There will be three porters for each climber and two cooks traveling with the group. Your guides will be Tanzania native Herman Tesha and Dr. Gary Clusserath, both experienced mountain climbers who have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Cost is $3,600 per climber, not including airfare, tips (for porters), or climbing gear. All climbers will be assessed prior to their reservations being accepted. Climbers will receive training leading up to the trip.
Contact Gary Clusserath at 425-444-0500 or garyclusserath@earthlink.net.

Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra
Contact Maggie Palchak at 760-934-0791 or
mpalchak@disabledsportseasternsierra.org
Visit disabledsportseasternsierra.org

• Ongoing Fall Cycling Group meets weekly in Bishop Wednesdays at 1PM weather permitting.
• Ongoing Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Biathlon and Snowboard training daily throughout the winter season
• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Opens Thursday November 10 if not sooner
• January 6-8:  Nordic Ski and Race Camp
• January 23-27:  Wounded Warriors “Operation Mountain Freedom” – A winter sports camp including alpine skiing, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, biathlon and more!
• February 3-5:  Alpine Race Camp and Level 1 Race
• March 9-11:  Mono Ski Madness
• March 21-25:  Biathlon Camp and Mammoth Lakes Biathlon

Disabled Sports USA Far West
Information & Reservations
Telephone: 530-581-4161      
Online: www.dsusafw.orginfo@disabledsports.net

Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Northstar-at-Tahoe
Dec 17-Apr 12 Daily 10am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-4pm

$65 Disabled Sports members with an annual participant membership fee of $30; non-member cost for lessons $200. Includes 2.5 hr private lesson and lift ticket. Time includes assessment and equipment fitting. Sit-Skiers must weigh less than 185lbs. Mono-ski, Bi-ski, standard skis or snowboard not included.

Equipment rentals:
Mono-ski, Bi-ski rentals from Disabled Sports: $10 half day, $20 all day.
Standard ski or snowboard rentals are ½ price at Alpine Meadows or Tahoe Dave’s (Alpine Meadows Rental Shop 530-581-8244, Tahoe Dave’s 530-583-6415)

The 2012 Ability Celebration
March 20 – 25, 2012 Alpine Meadows, CA
Honoring Wounded Warriors Disabled in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please join us in celebrating the abilities of our honored guests.
Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, March 20 – 25
Ability Challenge, Friday, March 23
Ability BASH, Saturday, March 24

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)
Visit www.etctrips.org or call 415-474-7662.
Offers cross-country skiing, white-water rafting and sea kayaking adventures. Visit website for details.

• Yuba River Salmon Float Trip—11/5

Overnight Winter Adventure Camps
for teens with disabilities in military families
Join Northeast Passage and the University of New Hampshire’s Cooperative Extension for one of two winter adventure camps specifically designed for teens (14-18) with physical and developmental and cognitive disabilities in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
January 6-9: Camp for teens with physical disabilities
January 20-23: Camp for teens with developmental and cognitive disabilities
Activities include: Alpine and Nordic Skiing, dog sledding, skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing and more!
All activities are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers and are appropriate for teens with disabilities. All lodging and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

All inclusive! $20 registration fee includes lift tickets, lessons, equipment rental, and food/lodging at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center in Bretton Woods, NH. Transportation assistance is available, including airfare for teen and a companion from anywhere in the U.S.

Visit www.nhomk.com or contact
Charlotte Cross, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension at
603-862-2495 or militaryteen.camp@unh.edu

Ride & Shine at Grace
Now located at Grace Ranch in El Dorado Hills.
Visit www.thegracefoundationofnorcal.org. Call Julie McBride at 941-0800 or email
Julie@thegracefoundationofnorcal.org.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Yosemite 2012
May 14-17.  Experience the sights, sounds and natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. This four day three nights tour is specifically designed with physically challenged individuals in mind and will utilize hand cycles to tour the valley floor, including educational programs. There will be Adaptive Rock Climbing sessions on the granite rock wall led by experience climber Mark Wellman. Participants must be 21. Cost is $450.

Shared Adventures—Santa Cruz
For info on all trips, visit www.sharedadventures.org
or call 831-459-7210. staff@sharedadventures.org

• Indoor Rock Climbing—11/4
• Bowling by the Boardwalk—11/10, 12/8

Treasure Island Sailing Center
The TISC Adaptive Sailing Program ranges from introductory sailing for children and adults to
competitive training for the US Paralympic Sailing Team. TISC’s trained instructors support the needs of each participant and promote safety both on and off the water. Call 415-421-2225 or email adaptivesailing@tisailing.org. www.tisailing.org

UCP Saddle Pals
For ages 4 and up. $400 for a 10-week session. 
Orangevale: contact Jodi Wong at jwong@ucpsacto.org or 726-7257 (voicemail)
Grass Valley: contact Jane deZell  jdezell@ucpsacto.org or 530-268 8785.

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