THANK YOU for all YOUR SUPPORT!!!
In 2025, we asked and you delivered! Here's to powering more smiles into 2026! Challenge Mountain enriches lives and empowers people with disabilities through adaptive recreation.
THANK YOU for helping us EXCEED our $150,000 year-end goal! |
New Gear, Renewed Spirit:
Foundation Grant Boosts Adaptive Programs
Challenge Mountain has been named the recipient of a generous multi-year grant from the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation, earmarked for adaptive recreation programs and equipment.
The 2025 funds have been used to purchase a new junior bi-ski, junior slider and ski racks, plus fifty pairs of new skis and sixteen pairs of new boots to replace and supplement existing equipment. “Many of our alpine skis were outdated and ski boots were worn out from 10 years of heavy use,” shares Linda Armstrong, Challenge Mountain Program Director.
Participants in adaptive skiing include adults living with disabilities as well as students enrolled in local special education or intermediate school district classrooms in Challenge Mountain’s five-county service area.
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Winter Programming
Winter programming is in full swing with lots of snow at our amazing Boyne Mountain Resort location! From ski lessons to sledding, we serve individuals, families, schools and small groups with trained staff and volunteers ready to help. |
Local's Delight
Adaptive Ski Lessons
Wednesday
1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Classroom & Group Lessons
9:30am – 2pm
Primarily to residents and school groups of Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties.
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Teachers, Counselors,
Group Coordinators
You'll find our programming schedule ONLINE. If you are interested in participating in a Challenge Mountain program, you must register by emailing linda@challengemtn.org or claire@challengemtn.org. Please call 231.535.2141 with questions. |
Winter Weekends
Adaptive Ski Lessons
Saturdays
Individual & Family
Adaptive Skiing Lessons
10am – 12pm & 1 – 3pm
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Private Lessons
Private adaptive lessons are available upon request and availability of volunteer ski instructors. Please call for availability and details: 231-535-2141.
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Location
Boyne Mountain Resort
Helga Haus
Boyne Fall, MI |
Holiday black-out dates apply for individual, group and private lessons. All lessons must be prearranged to ensure availability of volunteer ski instructors. |
Resale Store Donating & Shopping
Does the new year have you cleaning out the closets? Made a resolution to shop "New to You?" Starting a new hobby? Challenge Mountain Resale Store is the place to Donate & Shop.
When you shop at the Resale Store, you support Challenge Mountain’s mission of enriching lives and empowering people with disabilities.
Resale Store Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Donation Days:
Tuesdays & Fridays: 9:30am until Full |
Winter Charitable Events
Challenge Mountain is fortunate to be the beneficiary of several northern Michigan events—and we’d love for you to be part of them. Mark your calendars for fun, feel-good ways to support our mission. If you’re an event coordinator or business seeking a nonprofit partner, give us a call—we’re always happy to welcome new supporters.
January 30 - 31, 2026
Aprés Ski with Tito's
Boyne Mountain Resort
Winter 2026 (Specific Date to be Announced)
Chilly Challenge
Walloon Lake Polar Plunge |
For more information about Challenge Mountain, visit challengemtn.org, or contact Executive Director Elizabeth Gertz at 231.582.1186 or director@challengemtn.org. |
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