Trail & Outdoor Facility Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of trails, trailheads, campgrounds, visitor centers, and outdoor facilities against ABA, ADA, and USFS/NPS accessibility standards.
Industries
Outdoor & Adventure
The outdoors belongs to everyone. GAC works with outdoor recreation providers, adventure tourism operators, and natural area managers to design accessible experiences that open the natural world to every visitor.
The Opportunity
The Outdoors Is for Every Body
Outdoor recreation and adventure tourism are among the fastest-growing travel segments — and people with disabilities are among the most eager participants. Yet inaccessible trails, facilities, equipment, and programs continue to exclude millions of potential visitors. Operators who invest in accessibility tap into a significant underserved market and create experiences that are richer for everyone.
6M+
Americans with disabilities participate in outdoor recreation
$58B
Annual outdoor recreation spending by people with disabilities
78%
Of disabled outdoor enthusiasts report significant access barriers
3x
Group travel multiplier for accessible outdoor experiences
Our Work
What GAC Does in Outdoor & Adventure
GAC provides accessibility consulting across the full outdoor and adventure experience — from trails and facilities to equipment, programming, and digital platforms.
Adaptive Program Design
Assessment and design of adaptive outdoor recreation programs — adaptive hiking, kayaking, climbing, skiing, and other adventure activities.
Equipment Accessibility
Assessment of outdoor and adventure equipment for accessibility — adaptive gear, rental programs, and equipment fitting.
Visitor Experience Design
End-to-end accessible visitor journey design — from pre-trip planning through the experience and post-visit engagement.
Staff & Guide Training
Training for guides, rangers, and outdoor staff on disability inclusion, adaptive techniques, and accessible service delivery.
Digital & Booking Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 evaluation of websites, booking systems, and digital trip-planning tools.
Sectors
Outdoor Settings We Serve
National & State Parks
Federal and state park systems — trails, facilities, visitor services, and programming.
Adventure Tourism Operators
Guided outdoor adventures — hiking, kayaking, climbing, rafting, and multi-day expeditions.
Ski & Mountain Resorts
Ski areas and mountain resorts — adaptive ski programs, lifts, and mountain facilities.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Camping facilities — accessible sites, restrooms, and amenities.
Eco-Tourism & Wildlife
Eco-tourism operators and wildlife experiences — accessible safaris, birding, and nature tours.
Water-Based Recreation
Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and water sports — launches, equipment, and programming.
Open the Outdoors to Everyone
Contact GAC to discuss how accessible outdoor design can help your organization serve every adventurer.