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Special Needs

Crested Butte ADA Paratransit Transportation
970-349-5616

Adaptive Sports Center
www.adaptivesports.org
The Adaptive Sports Center mission is "to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by promoting and providing successful outdoor adventure activities and experiential education with the highest quality instruction and equipment available."

The ASC was founded twenty years ago in 1987, when President and Mrs. Carter joined a group of local residents to form the Physically Challenged Ski Program of Crested Butte. The program provided 30 alpine ski lessons its first year, and today offers roughly 4,000 activities annually, emerging as one of the premiere outdoor adaptive recreation programs in the world.

They offer classic adventure activities, which include:

• Downhill Mountain Biking
• Whitewater Rafting
• Multi-day River Trips
• Road and Cross Country Handcycling
• Rock Climbing
• Challenge Course
• And much more

There are three "seasons" with varying rates. Early season is June 1 to June 20. High season is June 21 to August 20. Late season is August 21 to September 20. If you register on or before June 10 for summer guided tours, you will receive at 15% Director's Discount. Contact matt@adaptivesports.org, or call 970-349-2296 for further information or to coordinate a trip.

Toddlers and Younger Children
There is a special needs program available through Stepping Stones Preschool. Call 970-349-5288 and contact Mark.

Gunnison

The Gunnison Recreation Center offers a variety of activities. There are foosball tables, billiards, basketball courts, a climbing wall, and more. Visit their website for more information at www.gunnisonrec.com or call 970-641-8060. The recreation center is located behind Wal-Mart off of Hwy. 135.

West Tomichi Waterway is a park located at the west end of Tomichi Ave. in Gunnison. See our Park Maps for directions. Handicapped accessible fishing is available in the park
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The Taylor River also has handicapped-accessible fishing at Rosie's Lane, which is located past Harmel's Resort on Hwy. 742 (Almont).

Parking Permits

A handicapped parking permit is obtained through a series of steps, beginning with your medical doctor. The form is first filled out by your doctor. Then County Motor Vehicles issues the permit.

If you are traveling to the area, bring your parking permit with you.