Accessibility skateboarding program opens up sport
Rocky Mountain Outlook
September 2, 2022
A new program run through Rocky Mountain Adaptive designed to get more people performing ollies and kickflips had a successful launch at the Canmore skateboard park.
The 33rd Annual Mayor’s Volunteer Celebration
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
May 3, 2022
The Mayor’s Volunteer Celebration is one way that the Town of Canmore participates in National Volunteer Week, which has been recognizing volunteer efforts across Canada for the past 45 years.
Community Foundation dishes out generous grants
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
April 27, 2022
Banff Canmore Community Foundation (BCCF) announced their 2022 Community Grants this April. It is the largest community-led grant program in the Bow Valley aimed at channeling local residents to support the most pressing challenges and drive positive change.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive receives $300k pledge to help adaptive sports
Rocky Mountain Outlook
December 1, 2021
“This support from the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation means we can accelerate our programming and welcome more people to develop a love for mountain sports, no matter their abilities. It helps us significantly bring down socio-economic barriers as well as physical ones.”
Getting active with EndurAbility, ForeAbility
Rocky Mountain Outlook
April 29, 2021
Without sports competitions for the time being, Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) is offering an alternative and encouraging some exercise and fun out in the sun.
Woman with spinal cord injury kayaks lower Kananaskis River
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
April 16, 2021
Andrea Wojcik, who lives with a T-2 level spinal cord injury, achieved a dream she had been working towards for the past couple of years, and kayaked the lower Kananaskis River in a first-ever white-water kayaking venture on July 25.
Canmore’s U13 Eagles win $5K for Rocky Mountain Adaptive
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
March 22, 2021
The Eagles were named one of the top 3 finalists for Chevrolet’s Good Deeds Cup, winning $5K for Rocky Mountain Adaptive.
Canmore’s U13 Eagles finish top 3 in Good Deeds Cup, earn $5K
Rocky Mountain Outlook
March 20, 2021
The U13 A Canmore Eagles finished in the top-three during this year’s Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup.
Canmore U-13 hockey team need your vote to win $100,000 for Rocky Mountain Adaptive
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
February 22, 2021
Despite the pause on sports and recreation throughout Alberta, the U-13 Canmore Eagles co-ed hockey team stayed connected virtually and are making a run at the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive receives $25K for beginner ski program
Rocky Mountain Outlook
November 5, 2020
A new ski and snowboard beginners program is being launched for those living with physical and cognitive disabilities following a $25,000 donation to Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA).
Emerald Lake Paddle for Rocky Mountain Adaptive
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
July 20, 2020
Banff’s Lawrence Carter paddled 201 kilometres of flat water over four days lapping Emerald Lake last week raising just under $1,000 for the Jumpstart for Kids and Rocky Mountain Adaptive
Para-alpine development team ready for groundbreaking season
Rocky Mountain Outlook
November 14, 2019
Big dreams and immense potential is being realized, as Banff officially becomes Canada’s hub for Para-alpine athlete development starting this week.
Star-studded 2019 class ready for Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction
Rocky Mountain Outlook
September 19, 2019
elson, along with McCulloch, executive director of Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA), praised the many people and volunteers who’ve helped sport progress in the valley.
Canada’s first para-alpine development team starting in Banff
Rocky Mountain Outlook
July 17, 2019
Banff is about to become Canada’s hub for para-alpine athlete development after a major commitment to a local organization.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive reaches milestone of breaking down walls
Rocky Mountain Outlook
May 30, 2019
The local charity has worked hard to remove barriers in sport and recreation for those living with physical and cognitive disabilities for the past decade and seen success every time those they supported take to the mountains on their own terms.
Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2019
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
May 16, 2019
The Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame) is pleased to announce its class of inductees for 2019.
Alberta's Canada Winter Games Alpine Athletes
Rocky Mountain Outlook
February 27, 2019
Athletes from across the Bow Valley and throughout Alberta took to the slopes this week at Nakiska, battling for ski supremacy in super G, slalom and giant slalom during the Canada Winter Games.
Para-Alpine skier Morgan named to Team Alberta
January 31, 2019
Just do it. Not only a well-known slogan, but also the advice from 15-year-old Canmore para-skier Anya Morgan, who was recently announced as a member of Team Alberta Para for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
ParaNordic stars join RMA this weekend
Rocky Mountain Outlook
April 5, 2018
ParaNordic superstars Brian McKeever and Mark Arendz will be the special guests at this year at Rocky Mountain Adaptive's Shredability fundraiser Saturday (April 7) at Sunshine Village.
Therapeutic horse riding and adaptive sports groups share knowledge
The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon
April 3, 2018
Spring programs are starting for two local groups devoted to helping disabled people to enjoy recreational sports. They held an information session in Canmore on March 23.
ForeAbility back in the swing as RMA fundraiser
Rocky Mountain Outlook
September 14, 2017
fter the disappointment of last year’s cancellation, ForeAbility, Rocky Mountain Adaptive’s (RMA) annual golf tournament, is back and better than ever this year.
Shredability rides Sunshine Village this weekend for RMA
Rocky Mountain Outlook
April 6, 2017
The fourth annual ShredAbility event, the biggest fundraiser of the season for Rocky Mountain Adaptive, is scheduled for Saturday (April 8) at Sunshine Village.
RMA reaches out to community for support
Rocky Mountain Outlook
August 4, 2016
The Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre’s primary summer fundraiser has seen a drop in sponsorship support, and the organization is now asking the community to help save its event.
A fun hunt for accessibility at Sunshine
Rocky Mountain Outlook
March 23, 2016
A ski and snowboard treasure hunt with three levels of ability will take place at Sunshine Village on April 9
RMASC makes Larch Valley accessible
October 9, 2014
“It’s not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmond Hillary. It’s been three days since larches passed their prime and clutches of golden needles still cling to high branches of ancient forest above Moraine Lake.