Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program

10/16/2026

🎬 Ski season starts with a movie night!

Our friends at Erie Ski Club are bringing Warren Miller's Days Off to the big screen on Saturday, November 21.

It's a chance to gather with fellow snow lovers, get excited for winter and celebrate the community that makes skiing special.

This year's features: a 50/50 cash raffle and a brand-new silent auction!

We're incredibly grateful to Erie Ski Club for continuing to support the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program. Their generosity helps make it possible for more athletes to experience the mountain on their own terms.

🎟️ Tickets are available online only, and the show is expected to sell out in advance. Plan ahead and get yours here:

https://erieskiclub.org/warren-miller-movie-night/

Thanks, Erie Ski Club, for helping us make winter more inclusive. 💙

10/15/2026

Three events. One community. More ways to make winter accessible. 🎿

As we look ahead to winter at Holiday Valley, we're grateful for the people and organizations who help make adaptive skiing possible.

This fall and winter, you can connect with LASP through three community events:

❄️ November 21: Warren Miller's Days Off, hosted by our friends at Erie Ski Club, with a 50/50 cash raffle and a new silent auction.
https://erieskiclub.org/warren-miller-movie-night/

🏔️ November 21 & January 16: Winter Stoke 716, a new Western New York gathering celebrating outdoor adventure, film and community. We're honored to be its inaugural beneficiary.
https://www.winterstoke716.com/

💙 December 1: Giving Tuesday, our annual opportunity to come together for the athletes and families we serve.
www.lounsburyadaptive.org

At LASP, we focus on abilities, not limitations. Our volunteer instructors, adaptive equipment and individualized instruction help athletes experience the challenge, freedom and joy of skiing.

Whether you join us at an event, share our story or cheer on an athlete, you're part of this community.

Here's to a winter full of possibilities!

09/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ron Kubicki.

Ron was a longtime Director of Snow Sports at Holiday Valley, a former LASP Board member, and a passionate advocate for skiing and snow sports. Throughout his career, he helped shape and strengthen the skiing community, and LASP was fortunate to benefit from his guidance, encouragement, and support. Ron's leadership at Holiday Valley and within the ski industry left a lasting impact on countless instructors, students, and organizations.

We are deeply grateful for everything Ron did to help further the mission of the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience the joy and freedom of skiing.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Ron's family, friends, and the entire Holiday Valley community.

💙⛷️ Thank you, Ron. Your legacy will continue to inspire us on and off the slopes.

04/28/2026

What has adaptive skiing given you?
Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

02/27/2026

💙🐧🙏🏻

Discover how Ellicottville’s Penguin Paddle, adaptive ski programs at Holiday Valley and HoliMont, and local fundraisers showcase the heart of winter community.

02/25/2026

It’s hard to put into words what Penguin Paddle 2026 meant to our program — but we’ll start with this:

Thank you. 💙🐧

To everyone who joined us at Holiday Valley …
To those who slid down the hill, cheered from the sidelines, bought merchandise, sold raffle tickets, donated auction items, worked the food tent, shared our posts, and encouraged friends to come…

You showed up in a big way.

Because of your generosity and enthusiasm, can continue providing adaptive ski instruction and specialized equipment to individuals of all abilities. Your support ensures our volunteer instructors receive the training they need, our equipment stays safe and up to date, and our students continue experiencing the freedom, confidence, and joy that adaptive skiing makes possible.

Events like Penguin Paddle remind us that this community believes deeply in inclusion and opportunity. And that belief changes lives — on and off the slopes.

From all of us at LASP: thank you for sliding, supporting, and standing with us. We are so grateful to do this work alongside you.

If you have photos or favorite moments from the day, please share them in the comments — we love seeing Penguin Paddle through your eyes. 💙
📷 credit to Holiday Valley

02/21/2026

🐧❄️ Penguin Paddle is almost here! ❄️🐧

Our annual Penguin Paddle fundraiser at Holiday Valley is more than just a fun winter event—it’s what makes our mission possible. 💙

Funds raised directly support the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, helping provide:
⛷️ Adaptive ski equipment and maintenance
🎿 Instructor training and certifications
💛 Scholarships to ensure individuals with disabilities can access lessons

Because of this event, children and adults of all abilities get the chance to experience the freedom, confidence, and pure joy that comes from being on the slopes.

If you’re looking for a way to support something that truly changes lives, this is it.

👉 Join us, donate, or help spread the word! 🐧✨
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg5VgKAUD/
LounsburyAdaptive.org
‼ See links in bio ‼

Holiday Valley Sweeney Pods Villaggio The City Garage

02/19/2026

Sunshine, skiing and smiles. Mission accomplished!

02/14/2026

🐧❄️ Save the Date — Penguin Paddle Raffle 2026! ❄️🐧
📆 February 21, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

The annual Penguin Paddle is one of our favorite days of the year—an incredible event that brings together skiers, families, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate winter fun while supporting a mission that truly matters. 💙🎿

One of the biggest highlights each year is our Annual Penguin Paddle Raffle, and this year’s prize lineup is bigger than ever!

🎟️ Raffle Prizes Include:
🏔️ Holiday Valley Resort Seasons Pass
🎿 High Performance Skis from The City Garage Ski Shop
🍝 Gift Card to Villaggio Italian Dining

🌟 NEW THIS YEAR! 🌟
Generously donated by LASP instructor, Jay Lee
🇨🇦 Sweeney PODS Niagara — Ontario’s first pod-style boutique group accommodation!

This unique group getaway includes:
✅ A 2-night midweek stay for up to 8 guests (any time of year based on availability)
🍸 Interactive Mixology Class on the first night
🍝 Italian family-style feast on the second evening for all 8 guests
🎉 Private event-style venue with entertainment spaces
💰 Total Value: $2,000

🎟️ Ticket Pricing:
• 1 for $5
• 5 for $20
• 30 for $100

✔️ Winner need not be present to win!

Proceeds from the raffle directly support adaptive ski equipment and instructor training for our 100% volunteer instructors, ensuring safe and inclusive access to the slopes for individuals of all abilities. ⛷️

📣 Buy your raffle tickets now from any LASP instructor and help us keep adaptive skiing thriving in our community.

Thank you for supporting our athletes, our volunteers, and the mission that makes it all possible. 💙🐧❄️

The City Garage Holiday Valley Villaggio

02/13/2026

❄️🎿 The mountain wasn’t always built for everyone…
but some people refused to accept that.

When we talk about the growth of adaptive skiing, it’s easy to focus on today’s incredible athletes, high-performance equipment, and the inspiring community we see on the slopes every winter.

But behind all of that… were trailblazers.
The ones who tested limits before the world was ready.

One of those pioneers was Bob Meserve — a sit-ski innovator, competitor, mentor, and true force of nature. After a life-changing injury in 1983, Bob didn’t step away from skiing… he helped reshape it.

Back when sit-skis were heavy, hard to maneuver, and required tethered assistance just to turn, Bob pushed through the crashes, the doubts, and the “not possible” moments — proving again and again that adaptive athletes belonged on every part of the mountain. 🏔️🔥

Because of leaders like Bob Meserve…

✨ sit-ski technology evolved
✨ access expanded
✨ professional adaptive instructor standards were built
✨ organizations like Move United grew and strengthened adaptive sport nationwide
✨ and the next generation gained mentors who light the way

Today, we just want to say THANK YOU. 🙏💙
To Bob Meserve and every trailblazer who helped establish the sport of adaptive skiing.
To the instructors and coaches raising the bar through training and certification.
To Move United and other organizations creating opportunity.
And to the mentors who inspire adaptive athletes to dream bigger every season.

Because of you…
the mountain is a place for everyone. ❄️💪

📖 Article worth the read: “Bob Meserve and the Evolution of the Sit-Ski” (SKI Magazine)

💙 Tag a mentor, coach, or trailblazer who helped you find your way on snow. Let’s celebrate them. ⛷️✨

After becoming paralyzed in a 1983 ski accident, Bob Meserve dedicated himself to bettering the sport for others.