World T.E.A.M. Sports

"Changing Lives Through Sports"

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Board of Directors

James M. Benson Chairman/Boston, MA

Lon Dolber

New York, NY

Mary Mazzio

Boston, MA

Peter D. Noris New York, NY

George R. Puskar

Rockledge, FL

Paul Tyler

Rye Brook, NY

John Villar Alexandria, VA

Stephen Whisnant

Washington, DC

Gen Robert Magnus, USMC

Special Advisor

Accept the Challenge of Adventure in Colorado this September Grand Junction, Colorado – One of the greatest adventures for adaptive athletes is the annual Adventure TEAM Challenge in western Colorado. For many with disabilities, competing against other teams of disabled and able-bodied participants in the three day event from World T.E.A.M. Sports is a positive and inspiring experience. Steve Mestdagh, an adaptive athlete from Boulder, Colorado participated in the 2012 Challenge. Recruited for the Challenge to complete a Denver-based team, Mestdagh was impressed by what he saw and experienced. “Meeting disabled people like myself and being amazed at what they are able to do” showed Mestdagh that the Challenge is unique. To be held September 13-15 in the scenic McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area west of Grand Junction, the non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports brings together teams of five persons for the Challenge. Each team includes two persons with disabilities, one being a wheelchair user. Since the inaugural Challenge in 2007, disabilities of participating athletes have ranged from individuals who are missing limbs to veterans with PTSD and TBI to blind and quadriplegic athletes. For many of the athletes with disabilities, the Challenge provides an initial opportunity to get outdoors and off pavement into a wilderness environment. Teams competing in the Challenge include corporate sponsored teams, military teams and private teams of friends and colleagues. Many corporate teams use the Challenge as an opportunity to develop close relationships with clients in a challenging outdoor sporting event, as well as provide support for disabled athletes. Other teams look to the Challenge as an opportunity to build teamwork and a strong innovative relationship between colleagues. Cooperation and team building is a key to success at the Challenge, in which teams pedal mountain bikes across rocky, steep trails, paddle the Colorado River through remote sandstone canyons and navigate by map and compass across the desert of the high Colorado Plateau. Throughout the course, additional challenges, such as rock climbing, rappelling and a zip line, add adventure and excitement for team members. Designed and managed by experienced adventure sports athlete Billy Mattison of Vail, the Adventure TEAM Challenge course traverses miles of remote desert south of Interstate Highway 70 in a region prospected by uranium miners during the 1950s. Today, this land is a part of a large public recreation area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Balancing difficulties and safety considerations for the course, Mattison creates a route that will challenge experienced adventure athletes but is not too difficult for adaptive athletes. With each team including one member who is a wheelchair user, the course must allow for teams to tow or push a cart or a hand cycle. In the deep red sand, this is not always easy. But in 2012, the first year for the Challenge in the Grand Junction area, all teams completed the course. More importantly, the participants were satisfied with their accomplishment. “I trained hard prior to this event, enjoyed getting ready and I am glad I did,” said Gina Utegg, an adaptive athlete from Tewksbury, Massachusetts. “The challenge was physically demanding, but so worthwhile.” For all associated with the Adventure TEAM Challenge, the inclusive event changes perceptions of what persons with disabilities can accomplish in an outdoor athletic competition. Kimberly Hands, a Challenge volunteer, found she was captivated by the 2012 event. Working with the athletes during the weekend greatly impressed her. “Seeing the teams work together to overcome obstacles,” said the Wheaton, Illinois resident, “There is nothing like it.”

2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge Inclusive Multi-Sport Multi-Team Competition

World T.E.A.M. Sports

The 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge from non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports is a unique and powerful team event in the rugged desert of the Colorado Plateau’s spectacular McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. Envision a disabled veteran gliding across a mighty river on a plunging zip line, a paraplegic cranking a one-off hand cycle down a rocky trail, or a blind climber ascending sandstone slickrock. This is the Challenge, an inclusive, three-day multisport adventure race west of scenic Fruita, Colorado that teams able-bodied with disabled athletes. Team members work together to mountain bike, raft, run, zip line, climb and rappel, while navigating through unforgiving high desert terrain. Competing teams in the Adventure TEAM Challenge are comprised of five athletes, of which at least two must be disabled - one being a wheelchair user or paraplegic. For many participants, the Challenge is the ultimate team adventure. In its seventh year of competition, the 2013 Challenge course features thrilling stages in this secluded and beautiful environment. Seasoned adventure athletes, weekend warriors and desk jockeys desiring adventure will be tested through various outdoor activities. Teammates join together to innovate and solve problems through tackling physical challenges, digging deep within their mind, body and spirit to compete. Participants build camaraderie and celebrate diversity, cheering each other as they successfully negotiate each obstacle. Magnificent desert terrain, red sandstone canyons, icy snow-fed rivers and inspiring competitors create an unforgettable experience for all participants.

2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge Event Schedule Friday, September 13 10 a.m. Rabbit Valley campsite, McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. Registration, camp setup, gear check, orientation, safety training, race brief, prologue, group dinner and more. Saturday, September 14 6 a.m. Race Day 1 – Rabbit Valley campsite. Group breakfast, Stage 1 Race Start. Sunday, September 15 6 a.m. Race Day 2 – Rabbit Valley campsite. Group breakfast, Stage 2 Race, Race Finish, awards, lunch celebration and event close.

Race Capacity There is a limit of 15 teams for the 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge.

Team Registration Fees Corporate Teams: $10,000.00 per team Nonprofit/Military Teams: $6,000.00 per team Team registration fees are applied to the following:

Operating a safe event in a wilderness desert environment. The event features challenging disciplines like a zip line across the Colorado River, off-road mountain biking and whitewater rafting.

Providing funding assistance for participation by disabled military servicemen and women.

Event meals and selected equipment for participants.

Helping support future inclusive World T.E.A.M. Sports events which include disabled and able-bodied participants. These include events like the Sea to Shining Sea and the Face of America rides.

Host Hotel The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 743 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506-3906 will serve as the host hotel in 2013. The hotel is located close to the Grand Junction Airport, at Exit 31 on Interstate Highway 70. Will host the Thursday evening banquet.

Contacts Van Brinson: Chief Operations Officer. Telephone – 855-987-8326 x2, email – vanbrinson@worldteamsports.org. Kimberly Warpinski: Senior Event Manager. Telephone – 855-987-8326 x7, email – kimberlywarpinski@worldteamsports.org. Richard Rhinehart: Director of Communications. Telephone – 855-987-8326 x4, email – richardrhinehart@worldteamsports.org.

“The Adventure TEAM Challenge gives people the inspiration to achieve, no matter what the obstacles are, and to live life no matter what. It shows others what can be done and gives them the confidence to do the unthinkable. This confidence and inspiration is not just for the disabled, but even more so for all of us.”— Nino Pozgaj, 2010-2011 competitor.

Online: http://adventureteamchallenge.org

World T.E.A.M. Sports 4250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 420 E Holbrook, NY 11741-4020 855-987-8326 www.WorldTeamSports.org

2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge Event Schedule Important Note: This schedule is subject to change without notice.

Thursday, September 12 –Grand Junction Arrival and Banquet

All Day Arrival by athletes at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Grand Junction, Colorado.

4:00 p.m.

Athlete and Team Registration at the DoubleTree Hotel in Grand Junction.

All participants check-in, sign waivers and pick up packets and jerseys from registration. Registration ends at 6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Cocktails at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel.

Cash bar. Meet and greet team members, competing teams, and World T.E.A.M. Sports event staff members.

7:00 p.m.

Welcome Banquet at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

Dinner and guest speaker. Banquet ends at 9 p.m.

Friday, September 13 – Camp Arrival and Prologue

Morning Breakfast on own for athletes or with teams.

10:30 a.m.

Departure from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Travel to Rabbit Valley Campsite, McInnis

Canyons National Conservation Area.

Timberline Tours will provide buses for participants without vehicles.

11:00 a.m.

Athlete and Team Registration at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

All participants check-in, sign waivers and pick up packets and jerseys from registration (if not

completed on Thursday). Registration ends at 12 p.m.

12:00 p.m. Group Lunch at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

1:00 p.m.

All Participant Meeting at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Race directors Billy and Helene Mattison review the 2013 Challenge.

Demonstrations of gear.

Questions from participants.

2:00 p.m.

Team Practice Session at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Teams practice skills and technology at the campsite.

4:00 p.m.

Challenge Prologue at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

The competition begins with a loop from the campsite.

Prologue determines seeding for start of Saturday Stage.

7:00 p.m. Group Dinner at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

8:30 p.m.

Team Preparation at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Teams prepare for the next day’s event

Lights out at 10 p.m. Quiet time.

Saturday, September 14 – Stage One

6:00 a.m.

Group Breakfast at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Participants pack sack lunches for later in the day, prepare gear and equipment for Stage One

and meet and gather with colleagues.

8:00 a.m.

Challenge Stage One Begins.

Teams must arrive at the start of the Challenge on time.

Buses and other vehicles may be used by event directors to transport teams to the start of the

Challenge.

3:00 p.m.

Teams Begin Arriving at Stage One Finish.

Buses and other vehicles may be used by event directors to transport teams from the finish to

the Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Teams arrive at stage finish by 6:00 p.m. and at the Campsite by 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Group Dinner at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

8:30 p.m.

Team Preparation at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Teams prepare for the next day’s event.

Lights out at 10 p.m. Quiet time.

Sunday, September 15 – Stage Two

6:00 a.m.

Group Breakfast at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Athletes prepare gear and equipment for Stage Two; meet and gather with colleagues.

7:30 a.m.

Challenge Stage Two Begins.

Teams must arrive at the start of the Challenge on time.

Buses and other vehicles may be used by event directors to transport teams to the start of the

Challenge.

12:00 p.m.

Teams Begin Arriving at Stage Two Finish.

Buses and other vehicles may be used by event directors to transport teams from the finish to the

Rabbit Valley Group Campsite.

All teams arrive at stage finish by 12:30 p.m. and to the campsite by 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Group Lunch and Awards at Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Lunch at campsite.

Event Finish and Awards Presentation.

Camp Closure and Packing.

3:00 p.m.

Departure from Rabbit Valley Campsite.

Individual departures by vehicle to home, airports, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

Timberline Tours to provide buses to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and to Grand Junction airport for

those participants without vehicles.

Rabbit Valley Camp Area Map

2013 Selected Athlete and Team Profiles

The 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge at McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western

Colorado includes competing teams of five persons. Each team must include two athletes with

disabilities, one being a wheelchair user.

The Adventure TEAM Challenge from non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports is sponsored by Fidelity &

Guaranty Life, Penske Truck Rental and Timberline Tours. Celebrating 20 years in 2013, World

T.E.A.M. Sports creates inclusive sporting events for disabled and able-bodied athletes.

Special Operations Bionic Warriors to Undertake Adventure TEAM Challenge

An elite group of Army and Marine Special Operations veterans are undertaking their first outdoor

sporting competition with World T.E.A.M. Sports’ September 13-15 Adventure TEAM Challenge in

western Colorado.

The Special Operations Bionic Warriors Team includes five skilled veterans from four states working

together to successfully complete the three-stage Challenge in the McInnis Canyon National

Conservation Area, a rugged wilderness region of red sandstone desert, deep canyons and sandy trails

near the Utah-Colorado border. Unlike other teams participating in this year’s

Challenge, the Bionic Warriors all are adaptive athletes, having sustained

injuries during their service to their nation.

“Sporting events for our wounded Special Operations Soldiers provide post

rehabilitation support that promotes physical fitness and improves the overall

quality of life,” says retired Army COL David MacDonald, the President of the

non-profit Special Operations Bionic Warriors. “I have witnessed dramatic

positive change, both mentally and physically, with the wounded special

operators that participate in sport. This positive change is quite inspirational

to me and those special operators that participate in sport.”

From the first Adventure TEAM Challenge in 2007, five person military, civilian and corporate teams

competing in western Colorado include at least two participants with disabilities. Of these athletes, one

must be a wheelchair user. In past events, competitors have included paraplegic and quadriplegic

athletes, amputee participants and even blind athletes. Working closely together, the athletes overcome

obstacles, solve technical problems and find their way through the wilderness, relying on maps and

orienteering skills.

For many of the athletes with disabilities, the Challenge provides an opportunity to return outdoors and

participate in sports such as mountain biking, river rafting, rappelling on cliffs, and hiking. This is an

exceptional accomplishment for these athletes, many of whom were active outdoors men and women

prior to their injuries or illness. For participating military teams like the Bionic Warriors, the team

competition offers a return to the close camaraderie and fellowship they developed while serving.

Each member of the Bionic Warriors Team has been active in sports prior to joining together for the

Challenge. John Stanz, a Marine from Hamburg, New York, has competed in the Wounded Warrior

Games since 2011. He has competed in swimming, shooting, wheelchair basketball, rowing, skiing, and

hunting. Ben Duran from Colorado Springs also is an active Wounded Warrior Games veteran,

participating in sitting volleyball, shooting and cycling. Abbeville, Alabama veteran Anthony Radetic has

competed in three Wounded Warrior Games, and is active in skiing, scuba diving, archery, swimming,

and wheelchair basketball.

Other team members include Army Special Operations veteran Israel Santiago from Colorado Springs,

active in fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting and cycling. Kyle Butcher from Aledo, Texas is a veteran of the

Wounded Warrior Games, participating in track, sitting volleyball and shooting. Alternate team member

Eric Hollen, a member of the Bionic Warriors board of Directors, is a Colorado Springs veteran who

competed in the 2012 London Games as a member of the US Paralympic Team.

“A goal of Special Operations Bionic Warriors is to develop adventure teams comprised of US Special

Operations Soldiers,” said COL MacDonald. “We would like to compete nationwide in different types of

adventure races. [World T.E.A.M. Sports COO] Van Brinson sent us an invitation, I presented it to the

members of the Board and we decided that the 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge would be our first

adventure sport competition.”

Beginning September 13 with the prologue, the Bionic Warriors will undertake three days of the

Challenge, against seven other teams currently scheduled to compete. In six years of previous

competitions, all teams have successfully completed the Challenge.

“We are, very much, looking forward to the challenge and are grateful for the opportunity to compete in

this event, and grateful for the staff and sponsors who are organizing this event,” said COL MacDonald.

Powerful Colorado Team Favorite for 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge

Quadriplegic athlete Topher Downham is looking forward to non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive

September 13-15 Adventure TEAM Challenge near Grand Junction.

Eighteen years ago, the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks’ Outreach Coordinator went

for a late night swim in a friend’s pool. “I did a shallow dive, hit the water, put my arms to my side,

thinking I’d glide to the other side,” Downham recalls. “Instead, I hit the bottom and instantly became

paralyzed.”

“I grew up in Lander, a small town in central Wyoming in the Wind River Range,” Downham explains.

“Spent a lot of time in the outdoors growing up, and haven't spent much time inside since.”

Refusing to limit his activities owing to his injury, Downham actively seeks new experiences and new

sports. “I love to ski and water ski. I’m infatuated with sailing right now.” Having raced downhill quad

mountain bikes in Japan, Downham accepted an opportunity to cycle in the Netherlands for a month

with a friend. “We did it unsupported,

although he carried most of my equipment

except for the camera equipment and my

wheelchair, which I bungeed to the back of

my hand cycle. We camped most nights

and learned to accept being wet and stinky

most of the time because of the constant

rain.”

Participating as a member of Colorado-

based Team Beserkers, Downham will be

competing in his third Adventure TEAM

Challenge, to be held in scenic McInnis

Canyons National Conservation Area.

Joining Downham is Peter Brown and

Jarrod Skullavik of Denver, John Lintott of

Fruita, and Steve Mestdagh of Boulder. “Our whole team is passionate about this race and what it

stands for,” said Downham.

“This race is one of the greatest events I've ever been a part of,” agreed Skullavik. “I constantly

pontificate about how it changes your life, not in a cliché way, but more in a rewarding way that makes

you appreciate the goodness in people and the power of team, especially a team of just plain good

people.”

Team founder Brown points to the 2012 Challenge as a sign that his team is well-conditioned.

“Watching Topher fly down the downhill portion of the first day last year while we pursued on foot way

behind him,” is encouraging to the creative director and father of two. The team completed the race in

third place last year and is an early favorite to win this year.

One reason is the addition of Mestdagh to the team in 2012. An accomplished rock climber who lost

part of a leg during a climbing accident, Mestdagh made the climbing segment of the Challenge look

easy. “He was so graceful,” Downham remembers. “It was like watching a mountain goat maneuver up

the cliffs.”

Mesa County athlete Lintott is also well-regarded by Downham, who calls him a “phenomenal

workhorse.” “The only reason I was able to keep up with him is because I was tied to his bike. I think

we'll tie a hamburger on a stick in front of him just out of his reach this year to make him go even faster.

In its seventh year, the Challenge is one of the non-profit’s most popular events, offering competing

teams river rafting, climbing, mountain biking and hiking segments. “Working together as a team of

athletes with and without disabilities through an extremely grueling competition really gives a sense of

accomplishment and camaraderie,” said Downham. “It was a really tough race. I can't believe we're

doing it again.”

For persons with disabilities who are considering sports, Downham is reassuring. “If there's something

you want to do, find a way to do it,” he said. “Pushing my limits, being in the outdoors, and not listening

to other people's yammering about what I can and can't do...that's what has kept a smile on my face

these last 18 years with a disability.”

Colorado’s Adventure TEAM Challenge Inspires Participating Athletes

In the high red rock desert of western Colorado not far from the Utah state line, the annual Adventure

TEAM Challenge from non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports proves to participating athletes, volunteers and

the public that disabilities do not preclude active participation in outdoor sports.

“How people pull together to work through challenging situations - mentally, physically, and emotionally

- is inspiring,” said Gina Utegg, a 44-year-old mother and former senior pharmaceutical executive who

participated in her first Challenge in 2012. “There is a great sense of accomplishment and realization

that each member has strengths and weaknesses. We collaborate and inspire each other to do

activities that are athletic, adventurous and fun.”

After a serious automobile accident left her disabled with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress

syndrome, spinal cord damage, and central nervous system damage, Utegg was told by doctors in

2009 that she also had breast cancer. Surgery, chemo and radiation followed. Though there has been

no recurrence to date, she is considered to be “someone living with cancer.” “I was determined to start

exercising, cycling and getting

physically fit,” the Massachusetts

resident recalled.

The accident changed Utegg, who

admits she is not the person she used

to be. “It took a long time to get out of

the fog and darkness and I don’t want

to go back there.” Accepting an

invitation to participate in World

T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of

America bicycle ride with disabled

veterans, Utegg realized her life was

not over. “This ride was the spark and

beginning of my new life as a proud

disabled endurance athlete.”

Now active in charity and endurance bicycle rides on her recumbent bicycle, Utegg also competes in

paratriathlons. In May 2012, she traveled west to Colorado to compete as a member of the first all-

female team in the Adventure TEAM Challenge. Though her team finished near the back of the pack

(“We came in first place in the all-female competition,” says Utegg with a smile), it provided the

members a weekend of inspiration.

“The difficulties of competing in the Challenge are mainly attributed to the scope of athletic activities

that are part of the event,” said Utegg, who is currently training for the 2013 Challenge. “Not everyone

is ‘good’ at every sport. That is why team work is essential.”

“Communication, ingenuity, honesty, and listening are key,” Utegg explains. “The disabled team

members are often very strong athletes, or have been through difficulties and bring a uniting

perspective to the team. Every member is tested at one point or another in the Challenge and the team

needs to co-exist and become a single working unit. That's the cool part, and it gets you over the

difficult parts.”

Often in pain from her injuries, Utegg enjoys the physical activity of events and the supportive nature of

participating athletes and teams. “Many activities are doable with adaptive equipment, and you have to

be cognizant to not compromise any previously injured body parts by technique or actions.”

At the Challenge, five person teams compete against the clock and each other through three days of

mountain biking, river rafting, rappelling, climbing and hiking. Each team includes two persons with

disabilities; one being a wheelchair user. “Last year, I did a 200-foot free-fall rappel,” said Utegg. “It was

one of the most amazing things I have even done in my life. I conquered my fear of heights and

enjoyed the view!”

For individuals coping with disabilities, and have an interest in outdoor sports, Utegg has a strong

message. “Have hope and believe in yourself. Determination, hard work and getting a great network of

people of all abilities through World T.E.A.M. Sports and other organizations can be the spark you

need.”

World T.E.A.M. Sports 2013-2014 Events Adventure TEAM Challenge

o September 13-15, 2013

o Location: Grand Junction, Colorado o Event Type: Multi-day, multi-sport team

o A multisport multiday team activity in the Colorado’s high desert brings disabled and non-disabled athletes together

to reach a common goal. Featuring running, bicycling, kayaking, a zip line and other athletic challenges, the

intense competition of the Adventure TEAM Challenge is

thrilling for both participants and spectators. o Online: http://adventureteamchallenge.org

Adventure TEAM Challenge at Frost Valley o September 19-22, 2013

o Location: Claryville,

New York o Event Type: Multi-day,

multi-sport team for disabled youth. Includes

bicycling, hiking, water sports.

o Presented by: American Portfolios

o Online: http://worldteamsports.org/2013/frost-valley-2013/

Face of America o April 25-27, 2014 o Location: Arlington, Virginia to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

o Event Type: Bicycle ride

o Presented by: Capital One o Annual 110 mile bicycle ride with members of the American

Armed Forces – active duty, veterans and disabled – from the Pentagon to the historic battlefields of Gettysburg. With 500

participants, Face of America is an inspiring opportunity to participate in a great American event.

o Online: http://worldteamsports.org/events/face-of-america/

More Events Coming Soon!

World T.E.A.M. Sports History

We change lives through sports. Celebrating 20 years in 2013, World T.E.A.M. Sports accomplishes our mission through creating and managing adaptive sports challenges that serve and advance people with disabilities, including military veterans. Founder James Benson’s vision to create a non-profit organization providing outdoor sports challenges to individuals living with disabilities helped found World T.E.A.M. Sports in 1993. The tragedy of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America, and the resulting influx of Americans joining the Armed Forces, helped guide World T.E.A.M. Sports in the decade that followed. With new determination, World T.E.A.M. Sports continues to create inclusive outdoor events for disabled and able-bodied athletes, including veterans from wars and conflicts worldwide. Since our first event in 1987, our high profile events include bicycle rides, multi-team events, mountain climbs, water events, and other athletic challenges. Support for our organization is primarily through individual and corporate donations and sponsorships.

Selected past World T.E.A.M. Sports success stories include:

Event Name Bike Climb Multi-Sport

Challenge Notes

Ride Across America (1987) X 2,650 mile bicycle relay with disabled

Kilimanjaro Confidence Climb (1990)

X Disabled athletes climb Africa’s highest peak; CBS Sports documentary: Emmy

winner – Outstanding Program

AXA World Ride (1995) X 13,000 mile around the world bicycle

journey; NBC Sports documentary

Vietnam Challenge (1998) X

70 member disabled team of former USA and Vietnam combatants; NBC Sports

documentary: Emmy winner – Outstanding Program

Face of America: Cross Country (2000)

X Cross country relay with 2 teams meeting at

St. Louis MO Memorial Arch

Face of America: 9/11 Memorial Ride (2002, 2003)

X Ground Zero, NY to Pentagon, Arlington VA

memorial bicycle ride

Face of America: Washington to Gettysburg (2006-2013)

X Washington to Gettysburg ride featuring disabled and non-disabled veterans from

Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan

Return to Kilimanjaro (2007) X Disabled athletes climb Africa’s highest peak

in this return event

Adventure TEAM Challenge (2007-2013)

X Multiple 5-person teams compete in 3 day

adventure race in Colorado’s central mountains

Adventure Team Challenge: Frost Valley (2010-2013)

X Multiple teams of able-bodied and disabled youth compete in 2 day adventure race in

New York’s Catskill Mountains

Adventure Teen Challenge (2011, 2013)

X Multiple teams of able-bodied and disable youth compete in 2 day adventure race in

suburban Washington, D.C.

Military Initiative: Coastal Team Challenge (2009)

82 mile coastal kayaking journey in the Pacific Northwest with American and

Canadian veterans

Sea to Shining Sea (2010, 2012) X 3,687 mile cross-country bike ride featuring

disabled and non-disabled veterans

Military Initiative: Soldiers to the Summit (2010, 2012)

X

Inclusive alpine events for wounded warriors include climb of 2 high Himalayan mountains and winter sports at Snowbird,

Utah resort

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