BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T022445Z UID:22a73498-3dad-49d9-b39e-8a70cdbf1ce4 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160623T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160626T000000 DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: June 23 - 26\, 2016\n\nLocation: Copper Mountain \, Colorado\n\nDescription: From June 23-26th No Barriers will host its annual signature event\, the Summit\, this year at Copper Mountain in Co lorado. Thousands of people of all abilities from across the USA and aroun d the world will embark on exhilarating adventures in 50+ adaptive activi ties in Sports\, Adventure\, Arts and Education\, be motivated by phenome nal speakers and celebrities\, and be inspired by some of the most creati ve and innovative technologies\, products and services helping to transfor m lives.\n\nThe Summit Experience\n\nAt the No Barriers Summit\, we envisi on a world where the power of the human spirit transcends barriers. We bri ng together scientists\, inventors\, academics\, practitioners\, and end-u sers in a four-day outdoor extravaganza that challenges your perception o f what is possible. The Summit is about community\, innovation\, discovery \, and exploration. This family-friendly event is for people of all ages a nd abilities. The No Barriers Summit combines hands-on clinics\, product d emonstrations\, outdoor excursions\, films\, art\, music\, keynote address es\, leadership exercises\, and symposia. Bring your family or come by you rself – The Summit is a life-changing experience for all. We expect the Summit to sell out so sign up early!\n\n\n \n Innovation Village - Leadi ng innovators in adaptive equipment and techniques showcase their solution s in an outdoor expo that promotes the exchange of ideas and information. The expo runs the length of the Summit and includes an exclusive evening b azaar for all attendees. Additional information about Innovation Village i s available in the Innovation Village Prospectus. Exhibitor registration  is now open!\n \n \n Adventure &\; Arts Clinics - Led by adaptive sp orts experts\, professional athletes and celebrated artists\, our clinics offer adaptive outdoor adventures that provide attendees the opportunity t o harness their barriers in an exciting setting. The Summit includes three full days of half- and full-day clinics. The clinic schedule is available .\n \n \n Entertainment &\; The Arts - Nationally renowned comedians\, musicians\, artists\, and filmmakers\, many with physical challenges them selves\, share their creativity and talent through rousing performances\, movies\, and art shows scheduled throughout the Summit.\n \n \n Science &a mp\; Research - Internationally recognized scientists and medical researc hers who are developing cutting-edge assistive technologies and techniques share their discoveries\, innovations and passions through engaging panel discussions.\n \n\n\n​The No Barriers Mission\n\nOur mission is to unle ash the potential of the human spirit. Through transformative experiences\ , tools and inspiration\, we help people embark on a quest to contribute t heir absolute best to the world. In the process\, we foster a community of curious\, brave and collaborative explorers who are determined to live th e No Barriers Life.\n\nSummit Activities\n\nAll of our Art\, Adventure\, a nd Educational Activities have been designed to be appropriate to a wide v ariety of participants. The goal of these experiences is to invite attende es to try new things and to move outside of their comfort zone in a suppor tive and encouraging atmosphere. Almost all of our activities will be host ed by adaptive sports and art organizations and individuals who have many years of experience working with people with disabilities of all kinds. Du e to the nature of some of these experiences\, there are a few clinics tha t are restricted by age or ability level for safety reasons.\n\nTo see all the activities that will be offered please click here.\n\nTo see a detail ed Summit Schedule please click here.\n\nRegistration\n\nYour 4-day Summi t Pass includes:\n\n\n \n All meals (except for the BBQ on Friday night)\ n \n \n Invitations to Opening and Closing Ceremonies presenting famous  speakers and celebrities\n \n \n Access to No Barriers University sh owcasing genius experts\n \n \n Entry to Innovation Village\, a trade sh ow featuring the most innovative products and services. Register NOW!\n \n \n Admission to the Film Festival &\; Music Concert\n \n \n Fun at Copper: zip lines\, bumper boats\, go-karts\, mini golf\, fireworks spect acular and more!\n \n\n\n​The VIP Pass includes the Summit Pass plus:\ n\n\n \n Exclusive hike with No Barriers co-founder Erik Weihenmayer\, the first and only blind man to summit Mount Everest\n \n \n Private cocktai l reception before the Opening Ceremonies\n \n \n Premier seating at the O pening and Closing ceremonies\n \n \n Unique opportunities to connect with No Barriers partners and alumni\n \n \n Click here for more information about the Summit VIP Pass\n \n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n \n Early Bird: $215 unti l 3/31/2016\n \n \n General Pricing: $250 until 6/18/2016\n \n \n Onsite Pricing: $300 beginning 6/23/2016\n \n \n VIP Pass: $1\,100 until 6/23/20 16\n \n \n *There are a limited number of scholarships available. To apply  click here.\n \n\n\n​To register please click here.\n\n​Empowerment  Through Innovation\n\nIn our 18\,000-square-foot trade show space\, Inn ovation Village\, showcase your impactful and innovative products and serv ices to thousands of potential customers. This year we have four unique c ategories: adaptive equipment\, art\, health &\; wellness\, and adaptiv e recreation. To maximize the number of potential customers you will meet\ , Innovation Village will also house a Skateboard Half Pipe by Adaptive Ac tion Sports\, the No Barriers Swag Shop\, Innovation Cafe and the Pioneer Stage\, which hosts No Barriers University and lively entertainment. Don ’t miss out\, register NOW to reserve your spot in Innovation Village! \n\nAccomodations\n\nCopper Mountain Resort is pleased to offer a variety of lodging options\, with huge discounts on selected rooms\, for the 2016 No Barriers Summit.\n\nThere are three areas to Copper Mountain Resort: E ast\, West and Center Village. East and West Village are walking distance to Center Village\, the site of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies\, Innov ation Village\, the Transportation Hub and many of the activities.\n\n*Ple ase note there will be continuous accessible shuttle service to anywhere o n the Resort.\n\nCopper Mountain Resort Reservations\n\nFor non-accessible room reservations please call the Copper call center with the following g roup code (3074) at:\n\n\n \n For calls originating within the USA or Ca nada dial toll-free: 1 (866) 837-2996\n \n \n For calls originating from outside of the USA or Canada dial +1 (970) 968- 3427\n \n\n\n​For acces sible room reservations please contact Cara E. Yar Khan\, Director of Fest ivals and Events at No Barriers via email: cara.yarkhan@nobarriersusa.org or via phone (between 9:30 am-5:00 pm MST\, local Colorado time) at +1 (40 4) 821-2280.\n\nFor more information on reservations and to view the Coppe r Mountain Resort Lodging Tiers please click here.\n\nFor information abou t transportation options to the Summit please click here.\n\nWHEN YOU GET HERE\, EVERYTHING CHANGES. AND WHEN YOU LEAVE\, NOTHING IS EVER THE SAME!\ n SUMMARY:No Barriers Summit BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P6D SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR