Summer Activities with the Adaptive Sports Association

The Adaptive Sports Association's summer program has been offering outdoor recreational activities to people with disabilities for over five years. The goal of the program is to provide an inclusive environment in which people with disabilities (and their friends and families) can enjoy the exciting activities that Durango and the Rocky Mountains are known for.

Equipment is adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities, so that everyone can take part in activities such as whitewater rafting, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, fishing and much more. Come explore the beauty and wonder of the San Juan Mountains with the Adaptive Sports Association!

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Call for Reservations and Details (259-0374)

Rafting:

Day Raft Trip: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open to all abilities. This is the "town run", from 32nd St. to High Bridge, with a stop for lunch at Santa Rita Park. The run may vary depending on water levels. ($20.00) "Splash 'n Dash": 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. This is a short early evening run from the 9th St. bridge to Santa Rita Park. It's a great way to experience the thrill of Smelter rapid on a shorter trip. ($5.00)

Flatwater Canoeing & Kayaking: (all $20.00)

Haviland Lake: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. A day of paddling and fishing at this beautiful lake north of Durango.

Electra Lake: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. A day of paddling and fishing on a stunning alpine lake, with views of the mountains a lunch break on an island.

Molas Lake: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. This high alpine lake is located at 10,000 ft., at the top of Molas pass. Paddling and fishing are great here!

Pastorius Reservoir: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. The focus of this trip is FISHING! We'll explore the lake in canoes and kayaks as we try to attract the slippery, silvery, scaly critters.

Animas River: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to all abilities. This is a day of paddling on the slowly meandering "goosenecks" of the Animas River north of Durango. The water is calm (no rapids), there is always lots of wildlife and we break for lunch on a sandy beach.

Water-skiing: (call for details)

Lake Powell: Late August . Open to all abilities. 8 days of travelling and boating, water-skiing, exploring and fun at the biggest water playground in the southwest. Activities vary from year to year based on the interests of the participants.

• Participants with disabilities: $525
• “Volunteer” assistants: $320

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