BOEC Wounded Warrior Program
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and Keystone Adaptive Center host a series of events, camps, lessons and activities over the course of the year for recently wounded military personnel and veterans, and their families. 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.”
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Wounded Warrior Family River Trip: July 7 – July 13, 2012
Hosted by the BOEC, a multi-day classic river trip down the San Juan River canyon in SE Utah, one of the premier canyons in the western US, for wounded veterans and their families. Guided by BOEC river staff, transportation during the trip, meals, equipment are all provided at no cost to participants due to the support of our generous donors.
WINTER PROGRAMS
Ongoing Ski or Snowboard Lessons
Individual lessons, tailored from the novice to the expert. Lessons include instruction, equipment, lift ticket, a travel stipend and lunch. 14 day advance reservations are required.
Hartford Ski Spectacular: December 4-10, 2011
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 22nd Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular , Breckenridge, CO.
Adaptive Ski and Ride Camp at SnoFest: Jan. 25 – Jan. 29, 2012
Hosted by Keystone Adaptive Center and Adaptive Adventures, three days of skiing or snowboarding for recently wounded veterans and a guest. Full scholarship is available to those who qualify.
Mono-Ski Camp: Feb. 5 – 9, 2012
This is a five-day camp to introduce and refine monoski skills, with a focus on racing technique. This camp is open to all monskiers but we invite and sponsor vets through funding from US Paralympics.
Arizona Ski-able Camp: February 12 – 15, 2012
Each year, the BOEC staff head to Sunrise Park Ski Resort in Arizona for an adaptive ski and ride camp. This year we are pleased to offer this opportunity to veterans and military personnel. Camp will focus on novice technique and introducing participants to the joys of skiing and riding.
Adaptive Ski Camp for Blind Athletes: March 11 – 13, 2012
In partnership with the US Association for Blind Athletes (USABA), this is a 3-day camp designed to develop competitive alpine and nordic ski skills for the blind athlete. This camp is open to all blind athletes but we hold and sponsor some slots for wounded warriors through funding from US Paralympics.
Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week: April 8-15, 2012
Hosted by Wounded Warrior Family Adventures, an all-expense paid week of skiing and/or snowboarding for wounded veterans and their families provided by BOEC, as well as red-carpet lodging, meals and other activities. 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.
For more details on this exciting program–visit their website, www.woundedwarriorsfamilyskiweek.org.
