Jan 31, 2026 · Anchorage
Annual Gala & Charity Auction
Our biggest fundraiser of the year. Dinner, live auction, and stories from the mountain.
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Challenge Alaska · Est. 1980
Adaptive sports, recreation, and community for Alaskans of all abilities.
Year-round programs in Anchorage and Girdwood. Ski lessons at Alyeska, hockey, cycling, therapeutic recreation, and a community that meets you where you are.
Our mission
Movement changes lives.
Challenge Alaska improves the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education. We believe every Alaskan deserves equal opportunity and access to sports, recreation, and community.
Programs
Four ways to get on the mountain, the ice, or the road.
Girdwood · Winter
Adaptive Ski & Ride School
Ski-in / ski-out lessons at Alyeska Resort for skiers and riders of all abilities.
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Year-round · Anchorage
Raven Programs
Recreation and sports for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Year-round · Anchorage
Para Sport Programs
Competitive and recreational adaptive sports across every season.
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Veterans
Warrior Programs
Hockey, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, and biathlon for veterans with disabilities.
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How to get started
Three steps to your first session.
- 01
Choose a program
Browse programs to find the right fit — winter, summer, competitive, or social.
- 02
Send an inquiry
Fill out a short form or email the program coordinator. We'll follow up within a few days.
- 03
Meet the team
We assess needs, match equipment, and get you scheduled for your first session.
40+
Years serving Alaska
1,000+
Participants each year
4
Signature program areas
300+
Volunteer instructors
Upcoming
Events on the calendar.
Season · Alyeska Resort
Adaptive Ski & Ride Lessons
Book private or group ski lessons in Girdwood throughout the winter season.
Request a lessonSupport the mission
Every gift keeps someone moving.
Your donation funds instruction, equipment, scholarships, and access. Challenge Alaska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; gifts are tax-deductible.
- $25Helps with equipment maintenance
- $100Supports participant access
- $500Funds adaptive instruction
- $1,000+Powers scholarships and programs
Stories from the community
"The first time I went down a run on my own, everything changed. Challenge Alaska didn't just teach me to ski — they gave me back a part of myself."
— Adaptive Ski & Ride School participant
Read more storiesReady to volunteer?
Instructors, event help, equipment support, and more — we'll match you to what fits.