Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports

What Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports does

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports (WVAS) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the base lodge of Waterville Valley ski resort (1 Ski Area Rd, Waterville Valley, NH) that provides adaptive sports instruction for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Its core service portfolio consists of winter programs (alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing with one-on-one instruction, lift tickets, equipment rentals, and adaptive gear bundled into lesson pricing) and a summer adaptive cycling program (group rides and private sessions) operating seasonally from late June through mid-October. The organization delivers instruction entirely on-site at Waterville Valley using a fleet of specialized adaptive equipment that includes sit-skis and seven named adaptive cycles — the Van Raam Velo Plus, Van Raam Fun2Go side-by-side tandem, Hase TriGo, Hase Trix kids recumbent trike, Madeline Crosswind Handcycle, and CatTrike MAX — most of which feature E-Assist capability to accommodate varying disabilities and ability levels.

WVAS monetizes through a mix of program fees (alpine full day at $104, half day at $70, Nordic at $49, summer group rides at $30, private sessions at $50, and a $1,000 season pass), tax-deductible individual and corporate donations (including IRA charitable distributions up to $100,000 per year for donors aged 70½ and older), corporate sponsorships, and event revenue. Its signature fundraiser, the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge, is scheduled for 11/28/2026 and is one of several awareness and fundraising events used to support operations. A need-based scholarship program offsets lesson and biking costs to reduce financial barriers to participation.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: WVAS relies on trained staff and a multi-year volunteer community (junior volunteers accepted from age 14 with formal orientation each November), word-of-mouth referrals, its website (watervilleadaptive.com), and email communication to acquire participants and donors. Operations are governed by a 10-person Board of Directors as of July 2025 (Robert Nagle as President, Rick Kiely as Vice President, Larry Gannon as Treasurer, Teresa Weglarz as Secretary, and six Directors), and the organization has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed institutional donors beyond a $30,000 corporate funding event from The Hartford dated 2026-06-30.

Name

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports

Legal name

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports

Website

https://watervilleadaptive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports is a 501c(3) nonprofit providing adaptive skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and cycling instruction with specialized equipment for individuals with disabilities in New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK), Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports instruction
• Adaptive skiing programs
• Adaptive cycling
• Disability recreation services
• Nonprofit adaptive programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterville Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lesson Fees: Fees charged for adaptive sports lessons including Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding (full day $104, half day $70), Nordic ($49), and summer biking sessions (group rides $30, private sessions $50). Season passes available for $1000.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporate sponsors. Accepts checks, online donations via Square, and IRA charitable distributions (up to $100,000/year for those 70½ or older).
3. Event Revenue: Annual fundraising events including the Cold Turkey Plunge where participants jump into freezing water to raise funds for the organization.
4. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to support the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides one-on-one adaptive sports instruction and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. Services include alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing lessons in winter and adaptive cycling sessions in summer, with all adaptive equipment, lift tickets, and personalized instruction included in the lesson pricing.

Product overview

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports operates as a 501c(3) nonprofit offering adaptive sports instruction and recreation programs. The core service portfolio consists of winter sports programs (alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing lessons with one-on-one instruction, equipment, and lift tickets included) and summer adaptive cycling sessions (group and private adaptive biking rides using a specialized equipment fleet). The organization's equipment fleet includes seven named adaptive bikes — Van Raam Velo Plus, Van Raam Fun2Go Side by Side Tandem, Hase TriGo, Hase Trix, Madeline Crosswind Handcycle, and CatTrike MAX — all featuring adaptive designs (E-Assist on most models) to accommodate various disabilities. Supporting programs include a scholarship fund and the annual Cold Turkey Plunge fundraising event. The program uses a student/volunteer registration platform for scheduling and an online donation portal for fundraising support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Instruction

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Ability Center: National Ability Center (Park City, UT) provides year-round adaptive sports and recreation programs (skiing, cycling, horseback riding, etc.) for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, instruction model, and equipment-inclusive programming to WVAS.
• Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte): Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, CO offers adaptive skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation. Same adaptive sports instruction model tied to a single mountain resort, making it a near-mirror peer to WVAS.
• Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports: Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports provides adaptive instruction in skiing, snowboarding, and other sports across multiple Vermont locations. Directly comparable in mission, geography (New England-adjacent), and program structure.
• Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation: Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation provides year-round adaptive sports programs including skiing, paddling, cycling, and paddling. Comparable in mission, New England geography, and adaptive instruction/program structure.
• Challenge Aspen: Challenge Aspen provides adaptive ski, snowboard, and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. Comparable in mission, mountain-resort-based instruction model, and scholarship-supported program offering.
• New England Disabled Sports: New England Disabled Sports (Loon Mountain, NH) offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding instruction with adaptive equipment. Direct geographic competitor offering the same core adaptive alpine sports instruction model at a nearby ski resort.

Broad incumbents

• Achilles International: Achilles International provides adaptive sports opportunities, including running and triathlon, for people with disabilities. Compares as a broader adaptive sports programmatic organization with national reach.
• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): Move United is a national umbrella organization supporting a network of community-based adaptive sports programs across the U.S. WVAS operates within this broader ecosystem; comparable as a national federation for adaptive sports instruction.

Regional players

• High Cascade Adaptive Sports (formerly Oregon Adaptive Sports): High Cascade Adaptive Sports in Oregon provides adaptive skiing and mountain biking programs. Comparable mission and program structure but operates in the Pacific Northwest rather than New England.

Emerging players

• ABLE Anglers: ABLE Anglers focuses on adaptive fly fishing and outdoor recreation for individuals with disabilities. Niche/emerging adaptive recreation peer with a more specialized activity focus than WVAS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waterville-valley-adaptive-snowsports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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