Meet Frank and Bari: Volunteer Power Couple

This month, we had the privilege of interviewing Frank and Bari, two of our longtime volunteers, about why they volunteer […]

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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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Meet Nelya: Summer Intern and Adaptive Athlete

By Nelya Schasfoort Hello! My name is Nelya Schasfoort; I am 21 years-old and a rising senior at San Diego […]

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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 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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Meet Max: Skiing with Autism

This December, Max Masucci came to ski with Achieve Tahoe at our Northstar location, made possible through a Vail Resorts […]

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Milan’s Story: Expanding Access for Tahoe Locals

When Milan arrived for his first snow ski lesson at Achieve Tahoe, he was nervous. “I was nervous because the […]

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Meet Jim: Volunteer at Large

Jim Gribble has been volunteering with Achieve Tahoe for 23 years. Over that time, he has been instrumental in keeping […]

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