History

DREAM began in 1985 as a result of the efforts of a disabled veteran. The DREAM program was patterned after the original and now world famous, adaptive program at Winter Park, Colorado. DREAM started small and remains relatively small with an annual budget of about $30,000. However, the number of people we help and the number of lessons we give annually continues to grow. DREAM operates at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain near Whitefish, Montana and on a small scale at Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort near Lakeside, Montana.

The DREAM program is a volunteer non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote opportunities for summer and winter outdoor activities for children and adults with disabilities.

DREAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is supported solely through contributions and the efforts of our volunteers. DREAM is one of only a few adaptive programs in the United States that provides services to its participants completely free of charge.

With more than 25 years of service to the community, DREAM has made a point of:

• Providing services at no charge to the participant.
• Providing area school children and adults, and families from across the country, with unique special attention.
• Attracting quality volunteers who form the backbone of the organization. DREAM annually has 100 volunteers or more helping both at the outdoor recreation site and in administrative positions.
• Learning & teaching others about the proper use of the specialized techniques and equipment that make up adaptive sports.
• Training both staff and volunteers. DREAM also sponsors Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certification classes in both Alpine and Adaptive skiing for its volunteers.
• Making sure that everybody is safe and that all people have fun.
• Educating the community about the value of the programs and the special needs we have in order to continue services free of charge.
• Helping people with disabilities

DREAM does not charge for its services!

DREAM services are provided free of charge to all participants. For this reason, donations are vital to the survival of the organization.