National Ability Center

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.

About National Ability Center

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Why National Ability Center is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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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

  • Twelve NAC athletes reached 2026 Paralympic rosters, validating coaching and talent pipelines.
  • The February 2026 Ski-a-Thon opened another fundraising channel with Park City Mountain.
  • The 2023 McGrath Mountain Center expands accessible capacity and strengthens premium program delivery.

What critics are saying

  • NAC lost $500,000 in federal funding last year, squeezing military programming.
  • Programs rely on donations and events; the first ski-a-thon proves funding fragility.
  • A Park City winter-centered model faces existential risk if donor support or tourism weakens.

What makes National Ability Center unique

  • Since 1985, NAC built a specialized adaptive recreation platform in Park City and Moab.
  • Its McGrath Mountain Center and Bronfman ranch create year-round, accessible program infrastructure.
  • NAC trains elite para-alpine athletes; twelve reached 2026 Paralympic rosters.

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