National Ability Center

Adaptive recreation nonprofit providing inclusive sports

National Ability Center

Adaptive recreation nonprofit providing inclusive sports

Overview

National Ability Center is a Utah-based nonprofit that provides adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for people of all abilities, using Park City and Moab campuses. It runs year-round programs in more than 20 activities, such as adaptive skiing, snowboarding, equestrian, climbing, cycling, watersports, and archery, with accessible facilities like the Bronfman Center and McGrath Mountain Center. Programs are delivered by trained staff and volunteers, funded by program fees and donations, including about $640,000 in scholarships in 2023 to remove financial barriers. The goal is to empower people with disabilities and diverse abilities to participate in recreation, learn lifetime 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, UT

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

Home Depot Foundation and NAC renovated campus in August 2026, improving accessibility and visibility.
The September 2026 MOFO Ride and adaptive golf pilot show strong local demand growth.
Park City’s July 2026 accessibility verification boosts NAC referrals from tourism, resorts, and employers.

What critics are saying

Park City Mountain lift constraints still limit mono-ski unloading, risking training bottlenecks before 2034.
NAC depends on donors and grants; 2025 revenue of $14.9 million leaves funding concentration risk.
A failed expansion or weakened Park City relationship would cripple its core ski business within months.

What makes National Ability Center unique

NAC owns slopeside McGrath Mountain Center, giving direct adaptive access at Park City Mountain.
Its 2026 Paralympic pipeline produced twelve rostered athletes, including nine Team USA selections.
Year-round programming spans skiing, equestrian, cycling, rafting, climbing, and beginner adaptive golf.

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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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