Dozens of veterans from six states will receive Specialized adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons Release vis WAS Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Roughly two dozen veterans and active-duty military members including several honored for heroism in combat are heading to Wintergreen Resort this weekend to learn to ski and snowboard with specialized adaptive equipment and […]
Nellysford Nelson County, Virginia It’s 5-o’clock somewhere, which means it’s perfect timing for the folks at Wild Wolf Brewing Company to make a little magic out back. David Shreve, the director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is holding a plastic pitcher. “These are Centennial hops that we’re getting ready to add as a bittering agent to […]
Wintergreen Nelson County, Virginia Individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputation, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, MS, muscular dystrophy, CP, spina bifida, or other ambulation challenges, are invited to participate in a program that combines Physical Therapy and Adaptive Skiing. Almost anyone who walks with canes, crutches, or walker, or uses a wheelchair for mobility […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, VA Cold winter weather made a perfect backdrop for the 10 annual Wounded Warriors weekend held at Wintergreen Resort. The event is a collaborative effort between Wintergreen Adaptive Sports and the resort. From the WAS website: “Warrior Weekend included lodging, lift tickets, equipment, adaptive instruction, resort activities, meals, and a special […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, VA In spite of a rainy very rainy Saturday (a little over 2″ in 24 hours) the first annual Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Snowfest salvaged it all on Sunday. The weekend consisted of adaptive ski demonstrations, along with musical entertainment by the Tara Mills Band. In addition to demonstrations and music, a […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, VA Everyone got on their Mardi Gras best as part of the annual tradition at Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen Adaptive Sports puts on the event each year around this time as ski season is getting close to winding down. There may be a few more weeks left, but the colorful parade on […]
Wintergreen Nelson County, VA Darren Ball has been appointed Executive Director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports following eight years as the Director of Programs and Services at the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In his new position, Ball’s focus will be on continuing the strong legacy of exceptional adaptive outdoor sports and […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Tough Mudder Virginia 2011 is in the history books! Tough Mudder-Team Nelson handled a final bit of business this past Saturday morning by presenting a $500.00 check to Wintergreen Adaptive Sports. WAS is a big supporter of Wounder Warriors which Tough Mudder national supports too. Tough Mudder-Team Nelson was organized […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia After 9 grueling miles and 27 unforgiving obstacles that started out on a 33° morning in the mountains at Wintergreen Resort, Team Nelson (TN) conquered! This past Saturday morning TN was in the first flight to hit the course at 8AM sharp. To say we are proud wouldn’t even touch […]
Wintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Though it started a bit foggy, the 2011 Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Mardi Gras Celebration went off without a hitch. Everyone had lots of fun and our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura was along for the ride! Thankfully the rain held off and it was nothing more than some mist. Caption […]
