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⛷️ Registration opens THIS Sunday, November 1! Join us January 25–28, 2027, at @beechmtn in North Carolina for the 45th Annual Adaptive Learn to Ski/Snowboard Event! This event welcomes individuals ages 5 to 70+ with a wide range of physical disabilities and diagnoses, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, limb differences and amputations, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, visual impairments, and more. Participants will receive instruction tailored to your abilities, goals, and experience level. We also welcome veterans and active-duty military and encourage family participation! 📅 January 25–28, 2027 📍 Beech Mountain Resort, North Carolina 📝 Registration opens November 1 — spots fill quickly! Set a reminder and register at the link in our bio, or head to: www.catalystsports.org/adaptiveskiweek Interested in sponsorship? Reach out to frankie@catalystsports.org!

What an INCREDIBLE Labor Day weekend! 🚵‍♂️🔥 For the fifth year in a row, Catalyst Sports joined Ride Kanuga’s End of Summer Jam to bring adaptive mountain biking to the weekend. This year’s adaptive race followed an Enduro format, giving our riders experience that helps prepare them to compete in officially sanctioned races. We had a fantastic turnout, more race categories than ever before, and plenty of unforgettable moments. (We’re just going to pretend the heat wasn’t one of them. 😅) One of our adaptive riders, a quadriplegic, had only ever spent about 20 minutes on a bike during a previous demo with us. This weekend, he not only took on the skills clinic and CRUSHED IT—he also rode the race course! That’s what this is all about: creating access so people with physical disabilities can experience the thrill, freedom, and community of adventure. Weekends like this don’t happen without an incredible community behind them. A huge thank you to: - @ride_kanuga - @pisgahareasorba - @grumpysbikeshop - @fox factory - @cognativemtb - @team.mb.adventures We’re also grateful to @amptbiking for making the trip down from Kentucky to support the race. We really are better together. Anyone else already counting down to next year? 🙌

Join Catalyst Sports, @lakeshorefoundation , and @bump_mtb_official for Shred-A-Muk: a weekend of adaptive mountain biking, skill-building, and community at Tannehill in McCalla, AL. 📅 September 26–27 📍 McCalla, Alabama 🚵 Beginner through advanced rides 🙌 Volunteers needed to help make the weekend possible ⛺ Free camping available 💥 Event is free, excluding park entry Whether you’re brand new to adaptive mountain biking, ready to tackle more technical trails, or want to volunteer alongside an incredible community, we’d love to have you join us. Come ready to learn, ride, support, and shred! Learn more and register at the link in our bio!

Who else is ready for the 5th annual End of Summer Jam?! Adaptive riders of all experience levels are invited to join Catalyst Sports at Ride Kanuga from September 4–7 for a weekend of skills, trail rides, racing, and community—and volunteers are still needed to help make it all possible. 🎟️ General admission: $40 📆 September 4-7 📍 Ride Kanuga, Hendersonville, NC Come ride, support, and celebrate the adaptive mountain biking community with us! Learn more and register: www.CatalystSports.org/2026-end-of-summer-jam or at the link in our bio! #CatalystSports #EndOfSummerJam #AdaptiveMountainBiking #AdaptiveSports #Volunteer #RideKanuga

We are still looking for both volunteers and adaptive athletes to join us for our next @greatsmokynps program: adaptive mountain biking on the Deep Creek Trail on Saturday, July 11! Experience a scenic off-road ride along Deep Creek, rolling past waterfalls, crossing bridges, and exploring a winding gravel trail led by a Park Ranger. Along the way, riders will learn about the ecology, history, and beauty of this incredible watershed. This adventure is made possible by volunteers! Learn more and register as an athlete or volunteer: www.catalystsports.org/gsmnp-programs #AdaptiveMountainBiking #AdaptiveSports #CatalystSports #GreatSmokyMountains #GSMNP #DeepCreek #BrysonCityNC #OutdoorAdventure #AccessibleOutdoors #AdaptiveCycling #VolunteerOpportunity #InclusiveRecreation #SmokyMountains #MountainBiking #AdventureForAll

What a year it has already been in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! 🏔️ So far in 2026, people with disabilities have had the chance to experience the Smokies through adaptive fly fishing at Tremont, a magical night hike on Little River Trail, and an adaptive hike along the Oconaluftee River Trail. Each program has created opportunities for adventure in one of the most beautiful places in the country. A huge thank you to our incredible partners who help make these experiences possible, including @greatsmokynps, @smokiesfriends, Knox County, @troutunlimited, the amazing National Park Service rangers, and every volunteer, participant, and supporter who showed up with joy and encouragement. We are so grateful to continue helping make the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities. More Smoky Mountain adventures are still to come! To learn more about these programs or register as a participant or volunteer, visit www.catalystsports.org/gsmnp-programs

We’re looking for volunteers! Catalyst Sports Atlanta is growing, and we’re looking for volunteers to help keep adaptive adventure accessible across our local programs. We currently need volunteers for: 🚴 Adaptive Cycling 🚵 Adaptive Mountain Biking 🛶 Adaptive Kayaking 🧗 Adaptive Climbing You do not need to be an expert athlete to get involved. We’re looking for people who are dependable, encouraging, and excited to help create inclusive outdoor experiences for people with physical disabilities. Volunteers help with everything from program setup and gear support to athlete assistance, encouragement, and creating a welcoming community at each event. If you love the outdoors, believe adventure should be accessible to everyone, and want to be part of a fun, mission-driven team, we’d love to have you join us. 👉 Interested in volunteering with the Atlanta chapter? Email macey@catalystsports.org or visit catalystsports.org/volunteer! Help us spread the word — tag someone who would make a great Catalyst Sports volunteer!

What an amazing day of fly fishing in the Smokies! There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors, learning something new, and building community along the river. We’re so thankful to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and everyone who helped make this adaptive fly fishing program possible this summer. Thank you to all the partners, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make this day possible. Huge thank you to @greatsmokynps, @smokiesfriends, @troutunlimited, and Knox County for supporting adaptive recreation and creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities to get outdoors. We’re also incredibly grateful for the volunteers from @littleriveroutfitters, @troutzoneanglers and the local community who shared their time, equipment, and expertise with participants throughout the day. Your support helped make this experience so special. And this is just the beginning! Adaptive programs in the Park continue through October with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping and more. We’d love to have you join us for an upcoming adventure. 🔗 Check out upcoming events and sign up through the link in bio!

Thanks to Misty Mountain, our Challenge for Access comes with a little extra motivation this year… 👀 Everyone who registers for Challenge for Access Atlanta and DC will be entered into a drawing for a free harness gift certificate from Misty Mountain! Challenge for Access is a one-day climbing and fundraising challenge supporting adaptive sports and outdoor adventure for people with physical disabilities. Form a team or climb solo Choose your goal: 5, 10, 20, or 50 routes in 3 hours Raise support + climb for access 📍 Atlanta – June 6 @ @crg.atlanta 📍 DC – June 28 @sportrock Alexandria Adventure belongs to everyone. Come be part of it! Register at the links in our bio!

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