No Barriers USA

Name

No Barriers USA

Legal name

No Barriers, USA

Website

https://nobarriersusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Advocacy

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Campus/Facility Accessibility Services (Ramps, Wayfinding, Access Management) (EDAKAOAL), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability empowerment programs
• Adaptive outdoor experiences
• Veteran support services
• Mindset transformation programs
• Nonprofit disability advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals via online platform (Give Lively). Monthly donor program provides reliable recurring funding. Year-end fundraising campaigns and donor matching programs generate significant annual contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnerships with corporate partners including CoBank, FNBO, Hennessy, Masco, Trane Technologies, Winnebago Industries Foundation, Kraft Heinz, and others who provide funding and support for programs and events.
3. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Supporters create personal fundraising pages and engage their communities to raise money for No Barriers programs and events.
4. Grants: Foundation and corporate grants support specific programs such as the CoBank partnership for rural veteran programs.
5. Merchandise Sales: Online store via Bonfire selling merchandise including apparel to supporters, with proceeds supporting programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

No Barriers USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers cohort-based, multi-phase programs for people affected by disabilities—including veterans with disabilities, youth with disabilities and their families, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. Programs use the proprietary No Barriers Life framework built on 7 Life Elements and combine virtual phases with in-person experiential components such as backcountry expeditions, basecamp experiences at the Mountain Campus, and caregiver retreats, all offered at no cost to participants. Additional offerings include signature events (What's Your Everest, No Barriers LIVE!), a podcast with 215+ episodes, the book What's Within You, and short documentary films.

Product overview

No Barriers USA is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for people affected by disabilities. At its core is the No Barriers Life Framework, a step-by-step methodology centered on 7 Life Elements (Vision, Reach, Alchemy, Pioneer, Rope Team, Summits, and Elevate). The primary offerings include Multi-Phase Programs (cohorts of 10-12 participants with virtual and in-person components), the No Barriers Mountain Campus (accessible wilderness camp in Northern Colorado), Backcountry Expeditions, and Basecamp Experiences. Additional programs include What's Your Everest (annual inclusive mountain hike), No Barriers LIVE! (regional community events), the No Barriers Podcast (215+ episodes), the book 'What's Within You', and award-winning short films. Programs are organized by affinity groups: People with Disabilities, Youth with Families, Veterans, and Family Caregivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Phase Programs Cohort-based transformative programs delivered in three phases—Phase 1 (virtual introduction), Phase 2 (experiential/in-person outdoor activities), and Phase 3 (virtual practical application and goal setting)—for veterans with disabilities, people with disabilities, youth with disabilities and families, and family caregivers. Cohorts typically include 10-12 participants and programs are free to eligible participants.
• Backcountry Expeditions Physically challenging multi-day expeditions in which participants carry everything they need over 5-10 miles of rugged terrain at elevations from 3,000 to 12,000 feet. Designed for participants in Multi-Phase Programs seeking immersive outdoor challenge experiences.
• Basecamp Experiences Multi-sport experiences at the No Barriers Mountain Campus incorporating challenge courses, paddling, rock climbing, and hiking, with more comfortable accommodations including canvas tents with kitchen and bathroom facilities. Designed for participants who need accessible lodging while engaging in challenge activities.
• No Barriers Mountain Campus An award-winning, universally accessible mountain campus in Northern Colorado (Red Feather Lakes) offering creative learning experiences for youth, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Built with Universal Accessible Design, it is the only accessible one-step-away-from-wilderness camp in the region and serves as the primary venue for basecamp experiences.
• What's Your Everest Signature annual community mountain adventure day at Winter Park Resort, CO, featuring inclusive, all-abilities team climbs covering over 3.9 miles and 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Ticketed at $75/adult and $60/child (includes gondola ticket), it serves as the organization's primary community event and fundraiser.
• No Barriers LIVE! Regional in-person community events featuring film screenings, rock climbing, hikes, and gatherings for people affected by disabilities. Held in partnership with organizations such as Colorado Discover Ability, United Rocks, Greater Denton Arts Council, and Brewability & Pizzability across locations in Grand Junction, Englewood, and Denton, TX.
• What's Within You (Book) A narrative guide book by David Shurna and Tom Lillig using the No Barriers framework to teach readers how to break through challenges; 100% of proceeds benefit No Barriers USA programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 107 expedition participants transformed in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSCD is the host partner for What's Your Everest 2026 at Winter Park Resort. They are a premier adaptive sports organization that enables individuals of all abilities to discover their full potential through recreation.
• United RockscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for rock climbing events including No Barriers LIVE! indoor climbing sessions at Movement Gym locations. All-abilities climbing experiences that align with No Barriers mission.
• Brewability & PizzabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInclusive brewery and pizzeria that employs people living with disabilities. Hosted the first No Barriers LIVE! event. Featured on BBC, ESPN, Los Angeles Times, Colorado Public Radio, and upcoming Netflix series.
• Greater Denton Arts CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for No Barriers LIVE! North Texas event featuring blind artist John Bramblitt painting workshop in Denton, TX.
• Colorado Discover Ability (CDA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner in Grand Junction hosting No Barriers LIVE! events including Soundscape film screening with Erik Weihenmayer and community hike at Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
• Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition (GVORC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for community hike events with Colorado Discover Ability in the Grand Junction area.
• Touch the TopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Erik Weihenmayer, Touch the Top is connected to No Barriers through co-founder Erik Weihenmayer and partner Skyler Williams who serves on the No Barriers Board.
• FCARO (Fort Collins Alternative Revenue Options)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization based in Fort Collins.
• Bonfire BurritosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Fort Collins community partner providing food and support for events.
• WellVenture ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing consulting services to support No Barriers operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• World T.E.A.M. Sports: Organizes inclusive athletic events for adaptive and able-bodied participants including veterans with disabilities. Mirrors No Barriers' expedition-style experiential approach and disability-inclusive team adventure format.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): Funds and supports athletes with physical challenges through grants, adaptive equipment, and community events. Comparable participant base (people with disabilities), sponsor-driven funding model, and event-centric GTM.
• National Ability Center: Provides adaptive recreation and outdoor experiences for people of all abilities, including veterans and youth — directly comparable mission, participant base, and program format to No Barriers Mountain Campus and expeditions.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD): Premier adaptive sports organization enabling individuals of all abilities to discover their potential through recreation. No Barriers' signature What's Your Everest event is hosted at Winter Park Resort by NSCD; programs and audiences overlap directly.
• Center for Courageous Kids: Resident camp for children with serious illnesses and disabilities, offering accessible outdoor programming. Comparable model to No Barriers Mountain Campus across population and program design.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Veteran-focused nonprofit using physical and social challenge (including outdoor adventures) to build community among veterans — overlaps No Barriers' Warriors affinity group and donor-base mission alignment.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled Sports USA (now Move United): National umbrella organization offering adaptive sports programming across many chapters and disability populations. Shares No Barriers' veteran and disability outdoor programming focus at a much larger organizational scale.
• Outward Bound USA: Long-standing experiential outdoor education provider serving at-risk youth, veterans, and other populations through wilderness expeditions. Operates at much greater scale but shares the use of outdoor challenges for personal transformation.
• Special Olympics: Global organization providing year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Shares target population in part and operates at dramatically larger scale with broader athletic programming.

Emerging players

• Project Adventure: Experiential education organization using adventure-based programming for personal and team development. Comparable methodology lens (challenge, reflection, transformation) but serves schools and groups rather than disability populations specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfnPOhqEvRk0BH80mof0rbg
• Facebookfacebook.com/nobarriersusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nobarriersusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/NoBarriersUSA

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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