About Us
Founded in 1980, the Powderhorn Handicapped Ski Program was created to provide educational and therapeutic alpine skiing opportunities for individuals with disabilities in western Colorado. As the program grew, it became clear that the need for adaptive recreation extended far beyond skiing. In 1987, we officially became Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) and expanded our offerings to include summer programs for children and young adults. Over the decades, CDA has continued to evolve, serving individuals of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Today, we proudly support all people with disabilities, including veterans. Additionally, we are the proud sponsors of Team Powderhorn, the largest western region Special Olympics ski race team.
Our programs now include skiing and snowboarding at Powderhorn Mountain Resort, cycling along the scenic Riverfront Trail, sled hockey at River City Sportsplex, rafting the Colorado River through town, Ruby Horsethief, and the Moab Daily, as well as other outdoor adventures at various locations in Mesa County.
At CDA, we believe in the transformative power of recreation. Our mission is to provide inclusive outdoor opportunities that empower individuals of all abilities to experience the joy and freedom of adventure.
Meet our Team
Kady Ostowick
Executive Director
Penny Martens
Operations Manager
Nick King
Program Director
Bailey Ludwig
Program Manager
Board of Directors
Sherry Schreiner
Kelly Doyle
Madison Vickers
Susan Harris
Grant Jackson
Kayla Inmann
Ryan Robinson