Jenn Hoffman never thought her life would be forever changed when she attended Harvest Fest at Gore Mountain in 2006. It was there that she first heard about the Adaptive Winter Sports Program at Double H. Shortly after, Jenn met Dave. “I told him I’d be spending the winter at Double H and if he… Read More
Category: Adaptive Winter Sports Program
Volunteer Voices: It’s the Magic of Double H Ranch
In 2013, a friend invited me to attend a fundraiser for the Double H Ranch at a favorite restaurant. During the evening a woman and her son, both of whom I know from my church, approached the podium. They both spoke about how transformational the Double H Ranch has been for their family. The boy said… Read More
Camper Stories: Double H Ranch is a Place Where Difference is Valued
By Aimee C., Camper Parent Follow Aimee on Twitter: @thewriteaimee When my friend first told me about Double H, we were up to our ears in diagnoses. It was all bad news and we felt very alone. I assumed there could be no community for a child as complex as mine. No way, he insisted…. Read More
Camper Stories: Seasons of Happiness
Our son Shamus was born in 2006. Shortly after his birth we began to notice that he wasn’t meeting his “motor milestones”, such as sitting unsupported, crawling, rolling, etc. He was eventually diagnosed with cerebral palsy. My wife Nichole and I immediately decided that although Shamus’ diagnosis may limit him physically, we did not… Read More
Camper Stories: Meet the Dittus Family
“A Magical Experience” This winter, the Double H Ranch welcomed the Dittus Family – parents Mike and Lisa, and kids Brodie and Carter – to camp for the first time for a Family Sleepover Weekend. Double H Ranch offers five Family Sleepover Weekends for families who travel a long distance to participate in the Adaptive Winter Sports… Read More
Volunteer Voices: Meet Rita
Now in her 6th year of teaching adaptive winter skiing, Rita Grant is no stranger on the slopes of Double H Ranch. She has spent countless hours volunteering with the Adaptive Winter Sports Program (AWSP) where she patiently helps children learn the skills they need to get down the mountain. Outside of Double H Ranch,… Read More
Camper Stories: Meet Meridith
Alumna Camper Meridith Bradford, aka “Mer,” started attending camp at Double H Ranch through the Adaptive Winter Sports Program when she was 6 years old. For the next 15 years, Mer participated in both the summer and winter programs until she graduated the Alumni program at the age of 21. Meridith is now completing an… Read More
Making the Impossible Possible on the slopes of Double H Ranch
Magic happens at the Double H Ranch. Despite the unseasonable warmth this winter and the early arrival of spring-like weather and conditions, the Double H Ranch will remain in operation for the closing day of the Adaptive Winter Sports Program (AWSP) and its end of season celebration this Saturday, March 19th. Approximately 80 students will… Read More
Olympic Skier Andrew Weibrecht visits Double H
Two time Olympic medalist, Andrew Weibrecht who is from Lake Placid, NY visited the Double H Ranch for the opening day for the 2015 adaptive ski program on Saturday, Jan 3rd. He was only home for a few days from training but very generously spent one of those days at Paul Newman’s Double H Ranch…. Read More