Eagle Mount Billings
About Eagle Mount Billings
At Eagle Mount Billings, a ski lesson, a group fitness class, or a summer camp week is built around something simple: helping children and adults with disabilities take part in recreation that feels welcoming and real. The organization offers year-round activities, camps, and social programs that make room for friendship, adventure, and belonging. For donors, the appeal is straightforward, this is the kind of support that opens up ordinary fun in a very practical way.
What sets Eagle Mount Billings apart is how wide the calendar runs. Participants can show up for adaptive skiing, climbing, cycling, golf, camps, social outings, and more, with scholarship support and individualized volunteer help making it possible to join in.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Adaptive skiing and snowboarding
Private and session-based ski and snowboard lessons for participants of all abilities.
Cross-country ski and snowshoe
Seasonal guided cross-country skiing and snowshoeing for participants.
Adaptive climbing
Certified adaptive climbing instruction for participants of all abilities.
Cycling
Adaptive and regular bike rides on local bikeways and trails.
Golf
Skill-building golf sessions at Peter Yegen Jr. Golf Course and indoor golf sessions with Back 9.
Eagle STRONG group fitness
Group fitness sessions focused on friendship, fitness, and fun.
Out and About
Afterschool and Monday programs with games, sports, crafts, cooking, and community outings.
Summer camps
Summer camp weeks with themed activities, outdoor adventures, and scholarship support.
Spring Break Days
Two-day local outings, creative projects, and movement-based activities during spring break.
Winter respite overnight retreat
A one-night overnight retreat that offers winter fun and opportunities to build independence.
Horsemanship and horseback riding
Recreational horseback riding and horsemanship activities mentioned in the organization’s history and homepage.
Swimming
Adaptive swimming opportunities listed among the organization’s recreational offerings.
Rafting
Adaptive rafting opportunities listed among the organization’s recreational offerings.
Day camps
Day camp programming for participants with disabilities.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The mission of Eagle Mount Billings is to create meaningful experiences for people with disabilities through adaptive recreation.
Who they serve
Children and adults with disabilities
Their impact
- Serves over 500 participants with disabilities each year.
- Provided recreational opportunities for over 360 unduplicated participants with assistance from over 290 unduplicated volunteers.
- Cycle to Soar 2026 brought over 34 teams and 200 riders, generated nearly $115,000, exceeded an $85,000 goal, and helped create over 11,000 hours of adaptive recreation.
How your donation helps
- Participant scholarships and camperships
- Underwriting a participant, program, or event
- In-kind gifts and materials from the needs list
- Support for summer camps and other adaptive recreation programs
Our story
Eagle Mount Billings grew from a dream to create opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in recreation. General Robert C. Mathis and Greta Mathis helped bring that dream to reality, the Eagle Mount ski program began at Bridger Bowl in 1983, and the Billings organization expanded in 1988 with 49 skiers in its first year.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Eagle Mount Billings’s services.
Participants can sign up for programs and apply for scholarship support if they demonstrate financial need. Scholarship awards may cover a portion of the program cost.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
I never felt like I belonged until now. (At Eagle Mount) I made new friends and I can basically be who I am...everyday. And I feel like I can do anything I put my mind onto. Skyler -Eagle Mount participant
I have loved my time with Eagle Mount this summer! I have learned and seen different things that I can use in my classroom.It is such a happy and inviting environment at Eagle Mount, it is amazing what you all accomplish. Addy - Eagle Mount Volunteer
As you can see there is extra $ please donate this to some one who needs help paying for camp that couldn't go to a camp without help thanks so much pay it forward. I love eagle mount. (sic)
Events
Cycle to Soar
annualA fundraiser that brought over 34 teams and 200 riders in 2026 and generated nearly $115,000 for adaptive recreation.
Happy Caddy Cup
annualA golf tournament with team sign-ups, prizes, side games, a silent auction, lunch, drinks, and a reception.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Eagle Mount Billings has shared.
Current needs
- Participant scholarships for camp
- In-kind gifts from the needs list
- Volunteers for programs, events, and committees
- Board of Directors volunteers
Volunteer opportunities
- Pair one-on-one with a participant during activities
- Serve as a peer buddy for ages 12-15
- Help with summer programs
- Volunteer for a committee, program, event, or the Board of Directors
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can participate in Eagle Mount Billings programs?
Children and adults with disabilities can take part in the organization’s adaptive recreation programs.
Is financial help available for programs and camps?
Yes. Participants who show financial need can apply for scholarship support that may cover part of the program cost.
How do volunteers support participants?
Volunteers are matched one-on-one with participants, and there is also a peer buddy program for ages 12 to 15.
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