BOEC Wounded Warrior Events
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and Keystone Adaptive Center host two main events bringing recently wounded military personnel to the mountains for three to five days of skiing and/or snowboarding. Wounded Warriors come from all over the United States and are provided private lessons with certified instructors, some of whom are also Wounded Warriors.
During these events, a close bond is formed between each disabled veteran. Airman 1st Class Kevin Krogh attended the Ski/Ride Camp at SnoFest last year and states, “We’re all here for each other. There are a lot of people who have the same injuries as me, so we can support each other. We keep our hopes up. We tell each other never to give up . . . There’s a lot of support out there, but it’s most important to not give up on yourself.”
The BOEC would like to thank our generous sponsors for enabling these events to take place. Dan and Torrey Shannon and their three sons attended the Soldier Spring Ski Week. ” . . . all of us have been really impressed with how we’ve been welcomed,” says Torrey. “And that’s what’s important for the country: the actions we do to take care of each other.”
Adaptive Ski and Ride Camp at SnoFest: Jan. 27 - Jan. 31, 2010
- Hosted by Keystone Adaptive Center and Adaptive Adventures
- Three days of skiing or snowboarding for recently wounded veterans and a guest
- Scholarship is available to those who qualify
Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week: April 11-17, 2010
- Hosted by Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
- Provides skiing or snowboarding to wounded veterans and their families
- Airfare, transportation, lodging, equipment, private instruction, family oriented activities all included
Read the Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week Summit Daily article Healing Wounded Soldiers on the Slopes.
The BOEC is also a proud partner in other major programs for wounded soldiers, including:
Hartford Ski Spectacular: December 6-12, 2009
The BOEC serves as the host chapter of Disabled Sports USA to help produce this weeklong event devoted to ski and ride instruction, novice to expert, and a series of races. The Wounded Warrior Project is heavily involved with the Spectacular and many of the participants are veterans. View information on the 21st Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular , Breckenridge, CO.
