Empowering Adaptive Snowboarding Program for Veterans
Military to the Mountains program introduces veterans and first responders to the healing effects of skiing and snowboarding.
Military to the Mountains (M2M) is a way to tell the stories of U.S. veterans and first responders who choose to embrace goal setting and athleticism as a way to enjoy life and all of its challenges. M2M demonstrates our deep sense of appreciation for the men and women who serve our country, specifically those who have sustained life-changing injury.
Over 30 Veterans and first responders are selected from the Adaptive Training Foundation in Dallas, Texas and through the City of Reno, Nevada. They are provided the opportunity to train for nine weeks, preparing for one week of skiing and snowboarding at Palisades Tahoe & Solitude Mountain Resort.
Military to the Mountains is 100% FREE for participants - from transportation and lodging to training and outfitting participants with the right equipment and apparel.
250 VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS SUPPORTED
SINCE INCEPTION 2015
9 WEEKS OF PERSONAL TRAINING
1 WEEK OF SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
Introducing the healing
effects of being on the snow.
Our appreciation for the individuals who serve our country runs deep.
Our community works
together for our armed heroes
Reclaiming Strength and Purpose on the Slopes
Transitioning from military service back to civilian life presents unique physical and emotional obstacles for injured veterans. Military to the Mountains provides wounded service members with nine weeks of targeted physical conditioning, customized equipment fittings, professional coaching, and a life-changing ski week at world-class mountain resorts. Mastered skills on the snow translate directly into newfound independence, mental resilience, personal pride, and physical strength off the slopes.
Our adaptive skiing program for veterans pairs athletes with specialized instructors who tailor every lesson to the individual. Participants train on custom sit-skis, mono-skis, outriggers, stand-up rigs, and specialized adaptive gear. Working alongside fellow service members builds deep camaraderie, shared motivation, mutual trust, and lasting friendships that extend far beyond the winter season.
High Fives Foundation stands beside our veterans through every training milestone. Conquering challenging alpine terrain proves that physical limitations do not define an athlete's future or bound their potential for adventure.
Year-Round Training and Community Resilience
Empowerment does not end when the snow melts. Veterans in our program complete rigorous gym training regimens at partner athletic facilities before ever setting foot on a snow-covered mountain.
Participating in an adaptive snowboarding program for veterans builds athletic endurance, core strength, balance control, joint stability, and mental focus. Athletes work through custom workouts, mobility drills, recovery sessions, cardiovascular training, and group conditioning classes designed specifically for wounded warriors preparing for alpine demands.
In addition to winter sports, veterans build lifelong connections through shared outdoor experiences, group retreats, alumni events, mentoring roles, and community service projects. Strengthening both body and mind gives veterans the tools to overcome adversity, tackle new challenges, rediscover physical freedom, and lead active lives.
Support Our Wounded Warriors
Wounded veterans sacrificed so much for our freedom, and they deserve world-class opportunities to train and thrive in the outdoors. Your generous support powers our disability adaptive sports charity program, funding travel costs, specialized equipment, gym memberships, resort passes, and professional coaching for deserving service members.
"The goal of the program is to offer wounded war-fighters an opportunity to tap back into their physicality by pushing through mental and physical barriers. Experiencing the mountains for the first time post-injury redefines their limits and ignites new passion to take ridge lines they no longer thought were possible."
-David Vobora, Founder and CEO of the Adaptive Training Foundation
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