(Graphic courtesy of Oregon Adaptive Sports)
Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) invites the community to participate in the 2026 Ski For All weekend at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday, March 14.
Ski For All is OAS’s annual winter fundraiser. Participants ski, snowboard, and Nordic ski across Mt. Bachelor throughout the day, complete inclusive on-mountain challenges, take part in the newly introduced Pace Race, and gather afterward to celebrate. Every dollar raised supports high-quality adaptive outdoor recreation experiences for people with disabilities across Central Oregon.
Whether participants ski downhill, Nordic ski, ride, glide, volunteer, or cheer others on, Ski For All creates space for the broader community to move, connect, and contribute to expanded access in outdoor recreation.
In 2026, Ski For All introduces several updates designed to expand participation and deepen engagement across the mountain.
What’s New in 2026:
Debut of the Pace Race
New this year, the Pace Race introduces a fun, inclusive challenge designed to celebrate consistency, effort, and participation. Offered on both the Alpine and Nordic sides of the mountain, the Pace Race will determine the 2026 Overall Winner title. The format emphasizes engagement and execution rather than speed alone, making it accessible across a range of abilities and disciplines.
Reimagined Gamebook
In previous years, participants earned points for each completed challenge, with the highest point-earner named Overall Winner. In 2026, the Gamebook becomes a guide to the day. Participants still complete on-mountain challenges, but each completed challenge now earns raffle tickets toward prizes awarded at the after-party. The shift broadens opportunities to participate and adds an element of shared celebration.
Expanded Nordic Experience
While Nordic skiing has long been part of Ski For All, 2026 brings a more intentional Nordic presence. This year introduces Nordic-specific challenges within the Gamebook and a designated Nordic basecamp at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center for check-in, breakfast, lunch, and gathering throughout the day. The expansion strengthens the Nordic community within the event and creates a central hub for participants and supporters.
Friday Night Kickoff Party
The weekend begins with a Friday evening Kickoff Party, offering registered participants an opportunity to gather, build momentum, and connect before heading to the mountain for Saturday’s main event.
As participants prepare for March 14, they also raise funds to support adaptive recreation throughout the year.
Ski For All operates as a peer-driven fundraiser, with participants raising funds throughout March to sustain adaptive ski and snowboard lessons, Nordic programming, specialized equipment, instructor training, and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
On March 14, registered participants will spend a full day on the snow. Registration includes coffee and breakfast, a grab-and-go lunch, access to on-mountain challenges and the Pace Race, a discounted $89 lift ticket, and a celebratory drink at Saturday evening’s after-party.
Early bird registration pricing is available through Saturday, March 8, and participants are encouraged to secure their spot ahead of event day.
OAS would like to thank our generous Ski For All sponsors, whose support helps make this community‑powered event possible:
Northwest Sponsors: The Ladd Group Real Estate, Drew Family Dentistry, SOLV Energy.
Skyliner Sponsors: Faller Real Estate, Gearfix, St. Charles Health System, Visit Central Oregon, LUNO, BlackStrap, Old Mill District.
Sunrise Sponsors: North Sister Wealth, Mountain Burger.
Their partnership fuels adaptive recreation access for athletes of all ages and abilities across Central Oregon
