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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2024 CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director Email: abannon@maineadaptive.org Phone: (207) 824-2440 BETHEL, ME — Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the independent film Chasing Freedom | A Maine Adaptive Story has been selected for two of Maine’s most prestigious independent film festivals: the 2024 Maine Outdoor […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director Email: abannon@maineadaptive.org Phone: (207) 824-2440 Newry, Maine – On Friday, January 24, 2025, Maine Adaptive welcomed over 20 disabled veterans, along with their families and caregivers, for a four-day adventure in the Newry and Bethel area. The Veterans No Boundaries (VNB) weekend camp at Sunday River Ski
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 18, 2025CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director – Advancement, abannon@maineadaptive.org, (207) 385-9057 RANGELEY, ME — Maine Adaptive is set to host its second Youth Mono-Mayhem clinic this season at Saddleback Mountain on Sunday, February 23. The first youth clinic took place at Sugarloaf Mountain on January 5, celebrating the skills, resilience,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb 27, 2025CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director – Advancement, abannon@maineadaptive.org, (207) 385-9057 (cell) Mono-Ski Camps at Saddleback and Sugarloaf Offer Unparalleled Training and Community RANGELEY & CARRABASSETT VALLEY, ME – Maine Adaptive is excited to host the largest gathering of mono-skiers in Maine with two back-to-back Mono-Ski Camps this March. Skiers
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director Email: abannon@maineadaptive.org Phone: (207) 824-2440 Newry, ME – February 11, 2025 – Maine Adaptive is thrilled to host the annual New England Visually Impaired Festival (NEVIFest) at Sugarloaf Mountain from February 10-12, 2025. This unique three-day festival provides individuals with any level of visual impairment or blindness
Our recent adventure ride to Bug Light was one for the books—one of our largest group rides in recent memory, packed with energy, effort, and some incredible stories of firsts, breakthroughs, and teamwork. The day was hot, but spirits were high as students and volunteers set off on the scenic 11-mile round-trip ride. For some,
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This summer marks an exciting new chapter for Maine Adaptive’s cycling program—we’ve added a brand new location: Gambo Fields in Gorham. With open space, smooth trails, and a welcoming community atmosphere, Gambo is quickly becoming one of our favorite places to pedal into possibility. But it’s more than just a new spot on the map.
Cycling for All Abilities at Gambo Fields: Confidence Starts Here Read More »
There’s something uniquely energizing about the first day of Maine Adaptive’ s Spring Climbing Program. The buzz of excitement, the sound of climbing shoes brushing against rock, and the unmistakable energy of a group ready to challenge themselves — all of it came together this week as we launched another powerful season of adaptive climbing.
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of longtime volunteer and cherished community member, René A. Burdet. René was not only a dedicated member of our program but also a proud volunteer at Sunday River for well over 20 years. He finished out his tenure as a volunteer at Sugarloaf finally retiring
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We’re thrilled to share that NEVI Fest has been featured on Maine Public’s acclaimed show Borealis! The segment offers a heartfelt, visually rich look into the New England Blind and Visually Impaired Fest (NEVI Fest), an annual event that showcases the power of adaptive sports technology and the vibrant community that surrounds it. NEVI Fest
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