Two Team Powderhorn participants on a chairlift. One is waving in a greeting.

Welcome to Colorado Discover Ability

Join the Fun Outdoors!

Colorado Discover Ability provides adaptive outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities in Western Colorado.

Through year-round programs and instruction, CDA supports individuals, families, veterans, and community organizations in accessing the outdoors in ways that work for them.

A group of CDA particpants rafting down the Colorado River

A group of participants and volunteers using adaptive recumbent tricycles gather in front of CDA's office.

Choose Your Adventure

  • Summer programs including rafting, cycling, and adventure activities
  • Winter adaptive ski and snowboard instruction at Powderhorn
  • Individual lessons and custom group lessons for agencies, schools, veteran groups, and community organizations

No experience necessary. First-time adventurers are welcome!

Ready to Take the Next Step? Here Are a Few Ways to Get Involved

I was born almost completely blind and since moving to Colorado, CDA has helped me immensely in growing my confidence and learning new skills. Thanks to CDA, I’ve learned how to ski independently, operate boats and rafts, build a tent, and most importantly, get back up again after every failure.

— K.S.

Event Sponsors

We’re thankful for these organizations that sponsor our annual Ability Open golf tournament

Evergreen Prosthetics and Orthotics
Game Day Mens Health logo
Grand Junction Subaru logo
Whitewater Building Materials logo
Excelfire logo
Strive logo
Chick-fil-A logo
Servpro Team Landers logo
HRL Complete Solutions/Storage Tank Technology Inc. logo
Powderhorn Mountain Resort logo
Christi Reece Group logo
Alpine Bank logo
Community Hospital logo
Distinctive Design Build logo
Mays Concrete logo

Our Partners

We’re thankful for the organizations that support our work throughout the year

Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Special Olympics Colorado
River City Sportplex
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Grand Junction Subaru
One Riverfront
United Way of Mesa County
Kiwanis of Grand Junction
REI Co-op of Grand Junction
Disabling Barriers
Friends of Highline State Park