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ak neilson

adaptive alpine ski racer / filmmaker 

support my journey

Did you know that adaptive athletes have to spend well over 10x than their able-bodied counterparts to compete in their respective sports?

It's true. Just the adaptive equipment itself is unattainable for most - for example, a sit ski rig is over $9,000. Sit skiers also break skis at a much higher rate due to the extreme forces we exert on a single ski. 

It doesn't just end there. The only two adaptive training centers in the country are out of state, and all Para FIS races are out of state too.  Travel and lodging are the biggest barriers to moving ?

It’s tough to fund my Paralympic dreams as a 21-year-old college student, so I truly appreciate any and all support. But this isn’t just about me. I hope to use adaptive skiing to show others that disability is not the end of adventure—it’s a different way of experiencing it. Through my journey, I want to inspire others with disabilities to chase their own dreams, in skiing or beyond, and to help shift the narrative around what’s possible.​​

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partnership

One thing about being an adaptive skier is you have a lot of eyes on you when you're out on the mountain. This makes for a great opportunity for brand partnership and collaboration. I am currently open to both gear/equipment sponsors and brand promotion.

I also share my journey as an adaptive athlete on social media platforms like TikTok, where I have over 40,000 followers and over 2.5 million likes. I love to collaborate with brands that have a similar audience to mine. 

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