{"id":55666,"date":"2025-12-08T14:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/bcparksblog\/?p=55666"},"modified":"2025-12-08T14:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:26:13","slug":"creating-community-and-connection-in-the-outdoors-with-adaptive-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/bcparksblog\/2025\/12\/08\/creating-community-and-connection-in-the-outdoors-with-adaptive-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating community and connection in the outdoors with Adaptive Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Creating community and connection in the outdoors with Adaptive Adventures<\/h1>\n
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In September,<\/ins> we teamed up with Adaptive Adventures for an unforgettable inclusive outdoor adventure in the West Kootenays. Our collaboration with Adaptive Adventures is rooted in a shared commitment to making outdoor recreation accessible to everyone. Together, we\u2019re working to support inclusive and accessible experiences so everyone can connect with nature and enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re unfamiliar with Adaptive Adventures and the incredible work they do, they\u2019re an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers in outdoor recreation. Below, Adaptive Adventures shares the story of their roots, mission and programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adaptive Adventures began in 2001 with a simple belief: the outdoors offers healing, purpose, and community for every person, regardless of ability. What started as the Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) grew from local trail outings into something much larger – a movement to remove barriers and make nature accessible for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we expanded, two clear paths emerged. Some people wanted calm, supported days outside to reconnect with nature at their own pace. Others longed for something deeper and more demanding: remote landscapes, meaningful challenge, and the kind of adventure that transforms you. To honour both journeys, Adaptive Adventures became the parent brand for two specialized programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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