Skiers, boarders raise money at Ability Ski Challenge

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Chris Wadell skis on the red course during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 34.36 and 32.03 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Alma Stewart during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 39.74 and 40.81 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Marty Retclaff (115) speaks with Tally Polukoff (left), and Hayes Graham (center) after his second run in The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. The event that saw skiers with a wide range of abilities compete over the same course, was a fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Eric Hitzelberger (top) skis against Jana Lindsey during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. The event was a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities compete to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Skiiers on the lifts get a unique view of the racers competing in The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Alex Brazerol (left) skis against Gabrielle Ricci during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Monte Meier skis on the blue course for the second of his two times during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday. Meier had runs of 28.25 and 29.41 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders.

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Tim Gaylord completes his second run to clinch a combined ten second win over his brother Mark Gaylord, former chairman of the board of the National Ability Center. The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Chris Wadell skis on the red course during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 34.36 and 32.03 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

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Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Chris Wadell skis on the red course during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 34.36 and 32.03 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Alma Stewart during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 39.74 and 40.81 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Marty Retclaff (115) speaks with Tally Polukoff (left), and Hayes Graham (center) after his second run in The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. The event that saw skiers with a wide range of abilities compete over the same course, was a fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Eric Hitzelberger (top) skis against Jana Lindsey during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. The event was a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities compete to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Skiiers on the lifts get a unique view of the racers competing in The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Brazerol (left) skis against Gabrielle Ricci during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Monte Meier skis on the blue course for the second of his two times during The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday. Meier had runs of 28.25 and 29.41 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities competed to claim the top title in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Tim Gaylord completes his second run to clinch a combined ten second win over his brother Mark Gaylord, former chairman of the board of the National Ability Center. The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort is a fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Chris Wadell skis on the red course during his second run of The Ability Ski Challenge hosted at Park City Mountain Resort. He clocked runs of 34.36 and 32.03 during the fundraiser for the National Ability Center, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

By Cimaron Neugebauer The Salt Lake Tribune

· March 5, 2011 7:09 pm

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Skiers and snowboarders took to the powder Saturday during the 23rd annual Ability Ski Challenge at Park City Mountain Resort to raise money for a nonprofit that helps disabled people enjoy recreational activities.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the National Ability Center, a nonprofit meant to build confidence and self-esteem in people of all ages and abilities by "offering affordable outdoor sport and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment," according to its website.

Participants could sign up as a four-person team or individually. Participants signed up in categories including Couch Potatoes, Weekend Warriors and Snow Shredders. Prizes were awarded to the best-dressed team and individuals, and to the top fundraisers.

The challenge, which went from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., cost $1,000 for a team of four and $250 for individuals.