Teton Adaptive

What Teton Adaptive does

Teton Adaptive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered at 7342 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, Wyoming. It delivers adaptive outdoor recreation programs and equipment access for people with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities in the Greater Teton Area, including participants from across the United States and internationally. The organization offers ten or more activity lines (adaptive skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing, paragliding, climbing, yoga, swimming, sled hockey, and pickleball), with signature programs including Teton Kids (a 10-week free adaptive ski program for Teton County School District and C-V Ranch students), Brian's Full Ride Scholarship, and the WYDAHO Adaptive Mountain Bike Festival co-hosted at Grand Targhee Resort.

The organization's technology stack is physical rather than digital. Its competitive differentiation rests on a specialized equipment fleet: Bowhead Reach and Rogue adaptive e-bikes (configurable for quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia), Reactive Adaptations recumbent cycles, adaptive kayaks with outriggers and trunk stabilizers, the TetraCraft custom sailboat (tandem kayak base with four-motor joystick and sip-and-puff controls designed by Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth), SnoKart sit-skis, the TetraSki for spinal-cord-injury athletes, and wheelchair-accessible rafts supplied through the Snake River Fund. The website and CRM/back-office are Squarespace-based; no proprietary AI, apps, or APIs are disclosed.

Teton Adaptive's revenue model is donation- and grant-led rather than commercial. Streams include individual donations (including donor-advised funds and appreciated stock), multi-year corporate sponsorships (Bank of Jackson Hole, Prugh Landscaping, Stio, Jackson Hole Kayak), foundation grants (Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, Cairn Foundation, Move United, TCSD #1 Recreation District), the Reeve Foundation's equipment donations, modest program fees ($100 for a 2-hour cycling lesson, $60/day for a bike demo), WYDAHO registration fees ($175-225), and cause-marketing (Smith's Inspiring Donations). Most direct services are free or scholarship-funded. Distribution runs through partnerships with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole Swimming, Rendezvous River Sports, Teton Rock Gym, Teton PT & Rehabilitation, and Teton County Schools rather than owned retail.

Name

Teton Adaptive

Legal name

Teton Adaptive

Website

https://tetonadaptive.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teton Adaptive is a Jackson Hole-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers adaptive outdoor recreation programs and specialized equipment (skiing, cycling, paddling, sailing, climbing, swimming, yoga) for people with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities in the Greater Teton Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Outdoor Recreation

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive recreation services
• Adaptive outdoor programs
• Disability sports programs
• Adaptive skiing programs
• Adaptive cycling lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Teton Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and community members who support the mission. Accepts donor advised fund contributions, gifts of appreciated stock, and check donations
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Multi-year corporate sponsorships from businesses including Bank of Jackson Hole, Prugh Landscaping, Powderhorn Studios, Stio, Jackson Hole Kayak, and others at various sponsorship tiers (Blue Square, Green Circle)
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, Cairn Foundation, Move United, TCSD #1 Recreation District, and others. Also Reeve Foundation equipment donations
4. Program Fees: Fees for adaptive cycling lessons ($100/2hr, $300/4-pack) and bike rentals ($60/day). Many programs are provided free through scholarship funding
5. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival ($175 early bird, $225 regular). Includes camping, meals, coaching, and group rides
6. Cause Marketing: Smith's Inspiring Donations program where 0.5% of purchases are donated to Teton Adaptive when shoppers use the designated code

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Teton Adaptive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers adaptive outdoor recreation programs and equipment access for people with disabilities living in and visiting the Greater Teton Area. Programs include adaptive skiing and snowboarding, adaptive cycling, adaptive swimming, adaptive yoga, adaptive paddling, sailing, sled hockey, climbing, and paragliding, supported by a specialized adaptive equipment fleet and scholarship funding.

Product overview

Teton Adaptive is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that provides adaptive outdoor recreation programs and services for people with disabilities in the Greater Teton Area. Rather than a unified software platform, it offers a portfolio of service programs centered around adaptive recreation activities including adaptive cycling (with a fleet of specialized bikes such as Bowhead Reach, Bowhead Rogue, and Reactive Adaptations models), adaptive skiing via the Teton Kids Skiing program, adaptive yoga, adaptive swim lessons, adaptive paddling, adaptive climbing, sled hockey, paragliding, and sailing. The organization operates through partnerships with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Jackson Hole Swimming, and other local providers. Financial barriers are addressed through scholarship programs including Brian's Full Ride Scholarship. Major seasonal programs include the WYDAHO Adaptive Mountain Bike Festival (September) and the Teton Kids 10-week ski program (winter).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teton Kids Skiing & Snowboarding A 10-week adaptive ski and snowboard program for students with disabilities from Teton County School District, offered in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and fully funded by Teton Adaptive, including lift tickets, gear rentals, and instruction at no cost to students.
• Adaptive Bikes & Trikes Fleet A fleet of specialized adaptive bicycles including Bowhead Reach Adventure E-Bike, Bowhead Rogue FS/E Adventure E-Bike, Bowhead Rogue Youth, Reactive Adaptations Nuke, Reactive Adaptations Stinger, Ice Adventure Trike, EZ Trike Sunseeker, Top-End Excelerator, and Terratrike Path, available for rental and demo.
• Adaptive Yoga Adaptive seated and standing yoga classes designed for adults with physical disabilities, taught by instructor Liza Van Dissell at the Jackson Rec Center, with multiple variations offered to adapt poses to unique individual needs.
• Adaptive Swim Lessons Swim lessons for individuals with disabilities offered in partnership with Jackson Hole Swimming, featuring certified adaptive swim instructors including Chrissy Stretton and Robyn Thompson PhD, OTR/L, held at Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation.
• WYDAHO Adaptive Mountain Bike Festival A fully adaptive mountain bike festival held September 4-6, 2026 at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming, hosted by Teton Adaptive and Valley Adaptive Sports with partner organizations, featuring coaching, bike demos, group rides, and camping.
• Adaptive Cycling Lessons & Guide Services Adaptive cycling instruction and guiding services including 2-hour lessons ($100), 4-pack lessons ($300), adaptive mountain bike lessons at JHMR bike park, bike demos at $60/day, and partnerships with Wheel Wranglers for trike rentals.
• Winter Adaptive Activities Seasonal winter program offerings including adaptive skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, adaptive skiing at Grand Targhee Resort, adaptive nordic skiing in Grand Teton National Park, adaptive climbing at Teton Rock Gym, and access to Astoria Hot Springs.
• Summer Adaptive Activities Seasonal summer program offerings including adaptive mountain biking at JHMR, adaptive paddling via Rendezvous River Sports, adaptive climbing at the Rec Center, via Ferrata at JHMR, and adaptive mountain biking at Grand Targhee Resort.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 TCSD students + 17 C-V Ranch students received adaptive ski lessons in 2025-2026 winter season through Teton Kids program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Valley Adaptive SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2026Co-host of WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival at Grand Targhee Resort along with National Ability Center, Wasatch Adaptive Sports, DREAM, Eagle Mount, and Higher Ground.
• Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHMR is the primary partner for adaptive skiing and snowboarding programs. Their trained adaptive instructors deliver lessons while Teton Adaptive supports training, specialized equipment, and scholarship fundraising. The resort also hosts adaptive mountain biking in their bike park.
• Jackson Hole SwimmingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver adaptive swim lessons at Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation. Instructors include Chrissy Stretton (USA Certified Swim Coach, Swim Whisperers Level 1 Certified Adaptive Swim Instructor) and Robyn Thompson, PhD, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist & Swim Whisperers Level 1 Certified Adaptive Swim Instructor).
• Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPVA subsidizes nearly all costs for veterans with paralysis, MS, or other disabilities to participate in outdoor recreation trips. Teton Adaptive provides instructors and adaptive equipment for biking, kayaking, sailing, and more during 3-day Jackson Hole adventures.
• Sage LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential care partner for adults with disabilities. Partnership with Teton PT & Rehabilitation brings adaptive movement opportunities including walking, biking, skiing, and yoga to Sage Living residents twice monthly.
• Teton County School District (TCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCSD brings students with IEPs to JHMR for 10 weeks of ski lessons through Teton Kids program. Teton Adaptive funds 100% of program costs including lift tickets and gear rentals.
• Snake River FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides wheelchair accessible rafts for adaptive paddling experiences. Partnership enables kayaking and raft trips at String Lake and Leigh Lake in Grand Teton National Park for adaptive athletes.
• Rendezvous River SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater sports partner providing appropriate watercraft for adaptive paddling experiences. Also provides rafting support for PVA veteran programs with their accessible rafts.
• Wheel WranglersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike rental partner with two adaptive trikes in their rental fleet for visitors wanting to explore Jackson Hole pathways.
• St. John's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting adaptive recreation. Collaboration on spinal cord injury rehab programs and TetraCraft sailboat funding (Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbluth is medical director of Neilsen Rehab Hospital spinal cord injury acute rehab program in Salt Lake City).
• C-V Ranch Therapeutic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekend participants in Teton Kids program, with 17 C-V Ranch students participating in 2025-2026 winter season alongside TCSD students.
• Teton County Rec CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for adaptive yoga, adaptive climbing nights, adaptive pickleball, adaptive basketball, and Sage Living walking/biking programs.
• Grand Targhee ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival and year-round adaptive mountain biking with lift access. Trails at Grand Targhee are described as an adaptive rider's dream.
• Teton Rock GymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor climbing venue for adaptive climbing programs including Thursday adaptive climbing nights.
• Teton PT & RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy partner collaborating on Sage Living adaptive movement programs including walking, biking, skiing, and yoga.
• National Ability CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational adaptive sports organization participating in WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival.
• Wasatch Adaptive SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional adaptive sports organization participating in WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival.
• DREAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptive sports organization participating in WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival.
• Eagle MountminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptive sports organization participating in WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival.
• Higher GroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptive sports organization participating in WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival.
• TOPSoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth soccer program partnering to include adaptive athletes in community sports alongside their peers.
• Habitat Dirt + SnowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTarghee base area bike shop providing standard bike rentals for WYDAHO attendees who need non-adaptive equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Challenge Aspen: Aspen, Colorado-based nonprofit providing adaptive recreation including skiing, rafting, and horseback riding for people with disabilities. Comparable high-end resort-based adaptive recreation nonprofit operating in a similar Colorado/Wyoming Mountain West corridor.
• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based nonprofit providing adaptive recreation (skiing, biking, rafting, equestrian) to people with disabilities. Co-hosts WYDAHO festival with Teton Adaptive and operates a similar multi-sport adaptive recreation model in a comparable Mountain West resort setting.
• Eagle Mount: Bozeman, Montana nonprofit providing adaptive skiing, horseback riding, swimming, and other recreation for people with disabilities. Comparable mission and program breadth; co-host of WYDAHO festival.
• DREAM Adaptive Recreation: Winter Park, Colorado nonprofit offering adaptive skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation. Operates in the same Mountain West resort context as Teton Adaptive with overlapping activity portfolio and co-hosts WYDAHO.
• Valley Adaptive Sports: Co-host of the WYDAHO adaptive mountain bike festival alongside Teton Adaptive, Valley Adaptive Sports operates as a peer regional adaptive mountain biking organization with overlapping mission and event programming.
• Wasatch Adaptive Sports: Salt Lake City-based adaptive recreation nonprofit offering skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and paddling for people with disabilities. Directly comparable mission and activity mix; co-host of WYDAHO festival alongside Teton Adaptive.
• Higher Ground: Sun Valley, Idaho-based adaptive recreation nonprofit delivering skiing, biking, and wilderness programs for people with disabilities. Closely comparable regional peer serving a similar resort community; co-host of WYDAHO.
• Achieve Tahoe: Lake Tahoe-area adaptive sports nonprofit offering skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking to people with disabilities. Comparable mission, mountain-resort setting, and year-round multi-sport adaptive recreation model.

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National umbrella organization for community-based adaptive sports programs. Funders including Move United provide grants to Teton Adaptive; functions as a sector-wide backbone organization rather than a direct program competitor.

Others

• Paralyzed Veterans of America: National veterans service organization that subsidizes Teton Adaptive's annual outdoor recreation trips for veterans with paralysis and MS. Functions as a major referral and funding partner rather than a program operator in Jackson Hole.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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