The Future of Adaptive Sports at Stratton Gets Even Brighter
The announcement that Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will be joining forces with the Bart Adaptive Sports Center represents far more than organizational restructuring—it is the birth of what could become the region's most powerful force for inclusive outdoor recreation.
The sheer scale of impact is a highlight of this partnership. Vermont Adaptive's impressive statistics speak volumes: over 1,200 participants served through 5,300 outings in 2024 alone, plus more than 9,000 activities for veterans through their Veteran Ventures Program since 2017. The organization operates established programs at Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Bolton Valley, and Saskadena Six.
Meanwhile, Bart Adaptive brings its own strong presence, operating at Bromley Mountain in the Manchester area and adding Stratton Mountain in 2018. Since then, Stratton has doubled the number of adaptive lessons offered to nearly 200 in the 2024-25 season. Leveraging this combined established presence with the world-class adaptive terrain at Stratton, this merger creates something unprecedented.
“This combination with Vermont Adaptive is exciting for our athletes, volunteers and mountain partners,” said Daniel Mon, Bart Adaptive board president. “Joining such a respected organization will allow us to bring the experience of outdoor sports to even more participants as we build on our rich legacy.”
Stratton Mountain's Director of Skier and Rider Services, Devon Cavagnino, points to specific benefits at Stratton: the seasoned staff and volunteers, the easy location for registration, and the ideal teaching terrain—the gentle, forgiving slopes fanning from Southern Vermont's highest peak. With the program expanding into adaptive mountain biking, the impact on lives continues year round. But don’t be fooled: “adaptive trails” don’t just mean easy. With blues like Gravitas wide enough for adaptive bikes, every body can get extreme! The upcoming Stratton x VMBA Day on August 23, featuring downhill mountain bike events and a Strava challenge, is a preview of this expanded vision.
With Move United Sport facilitating the operational transition, both organizations can focus on what they do best: creating moments when mountains become accessible to everyone. This isn't just about combining resources—it's about amplifying the transformative power of adaptive sports across Vermont's premier mountain destination.
Learn more on the Stratton Mountain Blog and the Vermont Adaptive page.
All images courtesy of Stratton Mountain.
