Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by MarkAndrews
Bringing these publications back as a series. This is the first of three entries. Enjoy!
Josh was introduced to 3-Track skiing and received his first instruction with Massanutten Adaptive Snow Sports. Early on, it was apparent that he had bigger dreams. Josh loved competition and actively sought out opportunities to confront bigger challenges. Over the past several years, Josh demonstrated significant commitment, hard work, and focus to become a member of the 2006 US Paralympics Ski Team which recently competed in Torino, Italy. It has been a joy to hear about and follow him on the difficult quest to accomplish his goal of making the team and competing for the United States. Josh, you have touched our lives in such a positive way—we have all been blessed to a part of your journey.
Congratulations!
~ Mark
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by MarkAndrews
On February 20-22, 3 ½ y/o Jonathon Tower walked a few steps, to the extent that he could, down the wooden ramp that leads to the slopes at Massanutten. As Jonathon was diagnosed with Autism, achievement of developmental milestones don’t happen at the same time as they do for others his age. Some would suggest that 3 ½ is too young to begin skiing. After interviewing, Joel and Heather, Jonathon’s parents, it was clear to me that we had an ideal teaching partnership – one that would provide the necessary parental support and the necessary instructor independence to offer effective teaching progressions on the slopes. We had lines of communication to talk when we were not together and we had the joyous enthusiasm that comes when dad and mom can ski together with their child and celebrate the progress that is happening with each trip down the slopes. Read more »
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Posted on February 13th, 2010 by MarkAndrews
On May 1, 2010 hundreds of runners will hit the streets to participate the Waynesboro to Stuarts Draft 1/2 Marathon. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Adaptive Outdoor Programs (Snow Sports – Water Sports - Wilderness Adventures) that are a function of Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. the Charlottesville based 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. For 30 years, TA has been an innovative leader serving persons of all ages who have differing abilities (pysical and developmental disabilities, chonic medical impairments and other spcial health needs) .
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Posted on February 12th, 2010 by admin
FILM FESTIVAL“Making the Invisible Visible”
Culture! Disability! Talent!
Come and support local students and film makers!
PREP/Parent Resource Center is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the Sprout Film Festival, which returns to Charlottesville Friday, March 12th, 2010. Please mark your calendars, check out the attached flyer and forward this information to your friends, families, neighbors, board members, and community organizations. Link it to your website and include in your newsletters! Read more »
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Posted on February 12th, 2010 by MarkAndrews
I am pleased to report that Olin Ericksen wrote a news article about Meet Me At The Mountain that was featured on the front page of the Charlottesville Daily Progress on Monday 2/08/2010. Read more »
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Posted on February 5th, 2010 by MarkAndrews
Massanutten
Adaptive Snow Sports
The much anticipated long chairlift ride to access the Black Diamond slopes provides time to ponder many questions. At the summit, the panoramic view is both breathtaking and helps to give perspective to the upcoming challenge. Skiing well on a Black Diamond slope is a major accomplishment that takes practice, courage and commitment. Now let’s really put this into perspective.
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Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by MarkAndrews
MASSANUTTEN
ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS
Safety is the top priority in all
Therapeutic Adventures programs.
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Posted on February 1st, 2010 by MarkAndrews
Mark Andrews
Author, Director, Executive Producer
“The mountains are calling so I must go.” ~ John Muir
One of the underlying messages in Meet Me At the Mountain is to follow your dreams! According the Andrews, this was my calling nearly 30 years ago when I started the Adaptive Snowsports Program at Massanutten Resort in Harrisonburg, VA – the first full service program in the Southeast.
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Posted on December 31st, 2009 by admin
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by MarkAndrews
On Thursday evening, December 3rd Reines Jewelers of Charlottesville located at Shoppers World under the clock tower hosted an event displaying beautiful jewelry that seemed to sparkle and glisten with more eye catching clarity and purpose than ever before. Peter Reines and his staff graciously offered a fun and festive holiday event – where women were supporting other women – with the goal to help fund an important therapeutic event for women cancer survivors.
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