National Ability Center

Adaptive recreation nonprofit providing inclusive sports

National Ability Center

Adaptive recreation nonprofit providing inclusive sports

Overview

The National Ability Center is a nonprofit that offers adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for people of all abilities, primarily at its Park City campuses and a satellite site in Moab. It runs year-round programs in more than 20 activities, including skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, cycling, watersports, and archery, all supported by accessible facilities like the Bronfman Family Recreation Center & Ranch and the McGrath Mountain Center. Programs are delivered by trained staff and volunteers; participants pay fees while scholarships and donations help cover costs, with about $640,000 awarded in 2023. Its goal is to enable people with disabilities and diverse abilities to participate in recreation, gain skills, and enjoy inclusive, accessible outdoor experiences.

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About National Ability Center

Simplify's Rating

Why National Ability Center is rated

B-

Rated B on Competitive Edge

Rated B on Growth Potential

Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social ImpactEducationHealthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Park City, Utah

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

The McGrath Mountain Center opened after Vail approval, expanding slopeside capacity in 2025.
Twelve NAC athletes reached 2026 Paralympic rosters, boosting recruiting and donor credibility.
February 27, 2026 Ski-A-Thon fundraising channels community attention after federal cuts.

What critics are saying

NAC lost $500,000 federal funding in 2025, pressuring military programming immediately.
Heavy reliance on donations and fundraisers exposes NAC to a 2026 cash crunch.
If donor support weakens before federal replacement funding arrives, program cuts hit viability.

What makes National Ability Center unique

Park City-based NAC trains 12 2026 Paralympic roster athletes across three countries.
NAC’s 50-year Vail Resorts lease anchors rare slopeside adaptive skiing access.
Its year-round Park City and Moab programs span 20+ activities for disabled participants.

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Company News

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Sep 27th, 2026

National Ability Center holds ride for adaptive athlete awareness.

National Ability Center holds ride for adaptive athlete awareness. Posted: Sep 26, 2026 / 08:51 PM MDT Updated: Sep 26, 2026 / 08:52 PM MDT PARK CITY, Utah (ABC4) - The National Ability Center held its 17th annual MOFO Ride in Park City, raising awareness for adaptive athletes. Founded in Park City in 1985, the NAC empowers individuals with disabilities through adaptive recreation, outdoor adventure, and community-based programs that build confidence, independence, and belonging. The MOFO ride is one of the events that display that mission. "Puke Hill" marks the finish line of a course co-founded by Craig White. Riders started at 7 a.m. at the NAC, completed the course, and then attended a celebratory dinner together. The course challenges riders of all abilities, including adaptive riders, hand cyclists, and traditional stand-up bikers. "MOFO was an awesome day. Challenging, but a good challenging. This was my first MOFO, and I'm glad I did it and pushed myself," said Mackenzie Searle, a first time participant. "The NAC team wanted everyone to feel comfortable and safe on the ride, but also still push yourself, which is great. I traveled from Sun Valley, Idaho, for this event! I definitely will come back again next year." "I did my biggest climb ever today, even before my leg amputation," said Nathan Delemos, another first time participant. "The pace was great. I didn't get too tired till Puke Hill. Puke Hill was harder than usual today because we climbed from the base of Park City Mountain, but that made the descent all that much better."

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