Ready to try to ski or ride the most vertical feet in one day at Winter Park Resort? For the RethinkAbility Vertical Feet Ski Challenge, participants shred the slopes to accumulate the most vertical feet in one day, all while supporting the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

Pick a day – April 12 or 13 – and compete with others who have also signed up. Those who raise the most funds or ski the most feet can also receive great prizes. Participants can win an IKON Pass, custom Meier Skis, Winter Park Resort lift passes, ski gear and more.

The National Sports Center for the Disabled ensures the outdoors is accessible for children and adults living with disabilities. The nonprofit organization offers life-changing experiences and programs for participants, from its home base in Winter Park Resort, to river rafting excursions. 

“By rethinking ability, we instill a spark of ‘what if’ in people who haven’t realized what they’re capable of,” the Center stated. “Helping them discover their abilities helps them redefine how they approach life.” 

Registration for the challenge is $75, with a fundraising goal of $150. You can either pay upfront or rally your friends and family to contribute through the RethinkAbility Ski Challenge fundraising platform. Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, you can still donate to RethinkAbility by visiting NSCD.org and clicking on the events tab.

Participants can enjoy the following perks, plus the satisfaction of supporting adaptive sports and changing lives.

• Participant bib for priority lift access
• A free ski lesson with a National Sports Center for the Disabled instructor
• A ski pass for the day (if needed)
• Food and drink
• Swag bag

For more about the RethinkAbility Challenge or the Center’s programs, go to NSCD.org.