WHY DONATE TO THE ASC? The Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) is a full-fledged therapeutic recreation program that operates year-round, with adaptive activities ranging from mountain biking and skiing to ice climbing and kayaking. The ASC is a 501 (C) 3 organization, founded in 1987 as the Crested Butte Physically Challenged Ski Program. A small but passionate group of residents spearheaded the program with the intent of providing ski instruction and equipment to individuals with disabilities on their home mountain. In that first year, 33 participants received lessons from an all-volunteer staff. The organization gained traction in 1988 thanks to a significant contribution from President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. On average, over 6,000 activities are provided annually to more than 1,200 individuals who come to Crested Butte from all over the U.S. and overseas each year.
