Challenged Athletes of WV fundraiser- MSP "Calm Beneath Castles" Premiere

The film is a testament to their extraordinary skill, courage, and determination, showcasing their connection with nature and the tranquility they find beneath towering castles of snow. Through stunning cinematography and compelling storytelling, Calm Beneath Castles inspires viewers with its portrayal of the skiers’ relentless pursuit of their goals and their harmonious relationship with the mountains. Find a premiere near you: https://matchstickpro.com/skitour/ Film Sponsors: Presented By Toyota with The North Face Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire

Starring: Sam Kuch, Michelle Parker, Dennis Ranalter, Colby Stevenson, Jess Hotter, Craig Murray, Janelle Yip, John Collinson, Coline Ballet-Baz, Mark Abma, Ari Tricomi, Sam Cohen, Nadine Wallner, Eric Hjorliefson, Finn Bilous, Emily Childs, Karl Fostvedt, Gen Sasaki, Stinius Skjøtskift, Xander Guldman, Cole Richardson, Marcus Goguen, Max Palm, Manon Loschi

Filmed on Location: Hokkaido, JPN Chatter Creek, BC Whistler, BC Waddington, BC (Bella Coola Heli Sports) Haines, AK (Stellar Heli Skiing) Arlberg, AUS Obertauern, AUS Sugarbowl, CA Elko, NV Monument Ranch, UT

Juice Newsom and The Groove is an original funk band from Elkins, West Virginia- Come ready to dance after the movie premiere!

Challenged Athletes of West Virginia (CAWV), a non-profit 501(c)3, has been providing adaptive sports opportunities to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1996. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through outdoor sports and recreation. From humble beginnings, we have grown to become a leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region. For 25+ years, CAWV has primarily provided equipment and instruction for adaptive alpine skiing and snowboarding as well as education and training opportunities for professional and volunteer staff.

In addition to our winter sports program, we are focused on expanding our summer/fall programming and are now offering adaptive mountain bike programming. We are working on developing a comprehensive mountain bike program to mimic our snow sports programming. It is and will continue to be very much a work in progress. However, we will serve as many people as we can providing different adaptations along the way. Our most recent project revolves around the Cimgo, and all-terrain wheelchair/bike that is “pilot” driven, therefore, allowing us to serve a wide range of people even with more severe disabilities. Our program is the first in the USA to have this equipment. It requires certification, currently only available in Europe. We are working with the manufacturer and a training provider in France to become a USA training location by next summer. Then, we can provide training so that other adaptive programs across the country/ North America can also provide Cimgo programming. Really, there is nothing else out there that I am aware of, like the Cimgo. It is gravity dependent as it does not have a motor or drive train. Therefore, we have found it works best on the steeper trails of the Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park.

CAWV headquarters are located atop Cheat Mountain, at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, in the beautiful Allegheny Highlands of Pocahontas County, West Virginia. We also have an office/program location at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County, WV. (Both locations, less than a day’s travel from the major population centers of the Mid-Atlantic.)

Our participants range in age from 4 years old to senior citizens; some have been living with their challenges since birth; others are accident survivors or dealing with the onset of disease later in life. They all come facing challenge and uncertainty and leave knowing, “If I can do this, I can do anything.”

Our volunteer and professional staff come from diverse backgrounds that include physical and occupational therapists, recreation therapists, teachers, nurses, and many other professions. The common thread among this group is that they realize their intentions to serve result in unimaginable self-fulfillment. They genuinely love the opportunity to touch the lives of our students and their families.

CAWV is supported by grants, endowments, fund raising activities, and private donations. The expense of our program activities is considerable, constantly growing, and a daunting challenge that we must consistently rise to. Our commitment to offer our services at reasonable rates to families who face their own challenges each day is unwavering and will always be the cornerstone of what we do and who we are.

Challenged Athletes of West Virginia is non-profit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in the state of West Virginia (EIN 55-0692020) and chapter of Move United with a group tax exempt ruling #2599.

Contact Information:

Challenged Athletes of West Virginia

10 Snowshoe Drive

Snowshoe, WV 26209

(304)572-6708

[email protected]

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