Leading the Way: How the Hickingbotham Family Champions Achieve Tahoe!

For nearly 13 years, Jody has been a participant with Achieve Tahoe, beginning his skiing journey at just five years old. […]

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Tips & Techniques for a Successful Ability Challenge Fundraising Effort

Whether you are new to the Ability Challenge or have been participating for years, here are some tried and true […]

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Meet Mohammed and Luc: A Conversation with a Care Provider

This month, Achieve Tahoe had the pleasure of checking in with Mohammed, who is a care provider for one of […]

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Ricci Kilgore: A Journey of Resilience, Determination, & Motherhood

GROWING UP IN THE SIERRA NEVADA where there were endless opportunities for recreation, Ricci Kilgore’s life revolved around sports, especially […]

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“I Like Going Fast” – Luke’s Story

Luke is a burst of energy. Whenever he arrives at Achieve Tahoe, he runs up, ready to go, bouncing up […]

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An Interview with Ricci: Paralympian, Mother, and Achieve Tahoe Participant

In honor of the upcoming Paralympics, Achieve Tahoe recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ricci, a long-time Achieve Tahoe […]

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Meet Kabir and Keerat: Brothers Who Achieve

Keerat and Kabir moved to Tahoe in 2021 from the Bay Area, and learned about Achieve Tahoe through a group […]

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Shana wears a hamburger costume and poses with her instructor who is wearing a unicorn onesie at the 2023 Ability challenge. 

Meet Shana: Achieving Independence

“My name is Shana, I’m from San Jose, and I’m 15. I started skiing when I was 7. My favorite […]

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Meet Amelia: Skiing While Deaf

Amelia Xu began skiing with Achieve Tahoe last winter, along with her husband and her sons. Amelia and her husband […]

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Meet Michaela: Renaissance Woman

Michaela Welch is a Renaissance Woman; she does it all. The 27 year-old Truckee local with cerebral palsy and bi-lateral […]

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