Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education

What Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education does

Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization legally registered as Recreation Unlimited and founded in 1978 as a chapter of Disabled Sports USA (now dba Move United). The organization provides adaptive ski and snowboard instruction to individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, operating programs at Bogus Basin ski mountain approximately 16 miles north of Boise, Idaho. BASE is 100% volunteer-run with no paid staff, and its instructional modalities include stand-up sessions, sit-ski sessions, 3-track stand-up sessions, and 4-track stand-up sessions, all delivered through personalized approaches tailored to each participant.

The organization supplies specialized adaptive equipment, including sit-skis, bamboo poles, tip tethers, radio communication systems, and tetra-skis, and draws on professionally certified adaptive ski instructors, some of whom are themselves adaptive athletes. Its commercial product surface is effectively a single integrated service: free adaptive snow sports education delivered on-mountain during the ski season, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or fee structure. The headcount is zero paid employees; the stated range of 11-50 in the firmographics appears to reflect active volunteers rather than W-2 staff.

BASE's revenue model relies entirely on donations and grants. The only quantified inflow in the available data is a $30,000 grant from The Hartford in March 2025; other disclosed supporters include Ironman Foundation, First Interstate Bank, Idaho Power, Microsoft, Payette Brewing Company, Greenwood's Ski Haus, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF Idaho), Endelman & Associates P.C., St. Luke's Sports Medicine, and Move United. Customer segments are individuals with physical disabilities (limb differences, mobility impairments, amputations) and individuals with cognitive disabilities (intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders), served free of charge in the Boise, Idaho region.

Name

Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education

Legal name

Recreation Unlimited

Website

https://baseidaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 as a chapter of Move United, providing volunteer-driven adaptive ski and snowboard instruction to individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities at Bogus Basin ski mountain near Boise, Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Snow Sports Instruction and Disability Recreation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Adaptive ski instruction
• Adaptive snow sports
• Disability recreation services
• Adaptive snowboard lessons
• Volunteer ski program

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BASE relies on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and community supporters to fund operations, equipment, and program delivery.
2. Grant funding: BASE receives grant funding from corporate and foundation partners. In 2025, the organization received a $30,000 grant from The Hartford to support its mission of providing adaptive snow sports opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BASE provides free adaptive ski and snowboard instruction to individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities at Bogus Basin ski mountain near Boise, Idaho. Programs cover multiple adaptive modalities including stand-up, sit-ski, 3-track, and 4-track sessions, using specialized equipment such as sit-skis, bamboo poles, tip tethers, radio communication systems, and tetra-skis. All services are delivered free of charge by professionally certified volunteer instructors.

Product overview

Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating as a single unified service offering — adaptive snow sports instruction for individuals with disabilities. The organization provides three integrated service lines: Adaptive Ski Instruction Services (covering stand-up, sit-ski, 3-track, and 4-track modalities), Adaptive Snowboard Instruction Services, and an Adaptive Equipment Program that supplies specialized gear such as sit-skis, bamboo poles, tip tethers, radio communication systems, and tetra-skis. All programs operate at Bogus Basin ski mountain near Boise, Idaho, with instruction tailored to each participant's unique physical and cognitive challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Ski Instruction Services Free adaptive ski instruction for individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, covering stand-up sessions, sit-ski sessions, 3-track stand-up sessions, and 4-track stand-up sessions delivered by professionally certified volunteer instructors at Bogus Basin ski mountain.
• Adaptive Snowboard Instruction Services Free adaptive snowboard instruction tailored to individuals with disabilities, providing personalized coaching in a safe environment to help participants stay active and enjoy snow sports at Bogus Basin ski mountain.
• Adaptive Equipment Program Provision of specialized adaptive equipment including sit-skis, bamboo poles, tip tethers, radio communication systems, and tetra-skis that enable individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities to participate in adaptive skiing and snowboarding sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enables individuals with disabilities to learn and participate in snow sports, with testimonials indicating participants achieve personal milestones such as learning to ski after becoming blind (participant for 3 years, age 45).

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Move United (Disabled Sports USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASE is an official chapter of Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA) since 1978, providing institutional affiliation, national credibility, and access to a broader adaptive sports network and resources.
• Bogus BasincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASE operates its adaptive snow sports programs at Bogus Basin ski mountain, located 16 miles north of Boise. Bogus Basin provides the mountain facility and ski area access that enables BASE to deliver its programs to participants with disabilities.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF Idaho)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF Idaho is listed as a partner supporting BASE, potentially providing funding, equipment, or programmatic support for athletes with disabilities in the Idaho region.
• Greenwood's Ski HausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenwood's Ski Haus is listed as a supporter, potentially providing equipment, discounts on adaptive ski gear, or other in-kind support for BASE's programs.
• Endelman & Associates P.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndelman & Associates P.C. is listed as a supporter, potentially providing expertise in accessibility, ADA, and FHA compliance to support BASE's inclusive programming.
• St. Luke's Sports MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Luke's Sports Medicine is listed as a supporter, potentially providing medical expertise, athlete health resources, or referrals of participants who could benefit from adaptive snow sports as part of rehabilitation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National umbrella organization (formerly Disabled Sports USA) of which BASE is a chapter. Operates broadly across all adaptive sports nationwide, providing institutional affiliation, training standards, and chapter oversight rather than direct local program delivery.

Direct peers

• Achieve Tahoe: Formerly Disabled Sports Center of Nevada, Achieve Tahoe provides adaptive ski and snowboard instruction at Alpine Meadows and other resorts. Operates with a similar volunteer-supported, chapter-affiliated model targeting individuals with disabilities.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled: Denver-based adaptive recreation nonprofit delivering ski, snowboard, and summer programming at Winter Park Resort. Directly comparable in adaptive sports instruction, multi-modal approach, and Move United chapter affiliation.
• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based 501(c)(3) providing adaptive ski, snowboard, and year-round recreation instruction to individuals with disabilities. Closest peer to BASE in mission, modality mix, and chapter affiliation, with broader year-round programming.
• Adaptive Sports Center: Crested Butte, Colorado-based nonprofit providing adaptive ski, snowboard, and mountain biking instruction. Strong peer match given similar multi-modal adaptive programming and reliance on volunteer instructors.
• Challenge Aspen: Colorado-based adaptive snow sports nonprofit offering ski, snowboard, and mountain experience programs for people with disabilities. Directly comparable in adaptive instruction modalities, volunteer model, and corporate sponsorship dependence.
• Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports: Vermont-based adaptive sports nonprofit providing year-round programming including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Comparable in volunteer-supported adaptive instruction and grant-dependent nonprofit structure.
• Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation: Maine-based 501(c)(3) offering adaptive ski, snowboard, and paddling instruction. Comparable in mission focus, volunteer-driven operation, and regional delivery model at a single primary mountain (Sunday River).
• Eagle Mount: Bozeman, Montana-based adaptive recreation nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities through skiing, horseback riding, swimming, and other activities. Comparable in volunteer-supported model and Western U.S. regional focus.
• Oregon Adaptive Sports: Mt. Hood, Oregon-based adaptive sports nonprofit providing ski and snowboard instruction to individuals with disabilities. Highly comparable in mission, regional focus, and reliance on volunteer instructors and corporate grants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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