The Taff Adaptive Yurt at Bolton Valley Resort
The Taff Adaptive Yurt sits adjacent to Vermont Adaptive’s previous existing space in Bolton Valley’s base lodge and includes a large deck with railings, an accessible ramp and participant drop-off access. The yurt provides direct access to the base of the resort, lifts and trails.


About The Space
In September 2026, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports opened the Taff Adaptive Yurt, a new year-round program space at Bolton Valley Resort. The yurt is Vermont Adaptive’s fourth adaptive sports facility in Vermont.
Named in memory of Douglas C. Taff, chairman emeritus of SCHIP, the new yurt honors his longstanding commitment to inclusion, access and community. Taff was a member of SCHIP since 2004, and in 2018 he became the Board Chair and Finance Chair. Taff chose Vermont Adaptive for a grant award in his name, in part because his son had been a part of Vermont Adaptive programs since 2009.
Accessible Parking & Directions
When driving up the Bolton Valley Access Road, take a right into the first parking lot and follow the road up the hill toward the right side of the lodge. The area at the yurt is available for drop-off. Accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot below the yurt.
Program Staff
Betsy Hoffmeister
Program Coordinator
Betsy began at Vermont Adaptive in August 2022 after spending time as a volunteer and jumped in feet first with fall programs in Burlington and preparing for the Winter 2022-23 season at Bolton Valley. She was most recently the program coordinator at Essex Parks and Recreation where she ran after school enrichment programs, soccer programming and an outdoor summer camp. She holds a B.A. from the University of Vermont and an M.A. from American University. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, skiing and playing soccer.
Office: 802.786.4991 ext. 127
Winter Email: [email protected]
Summer Email: [email protected]
Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, PSIA Alpine Level 1 Instructor, PSIA Children’s Specialist Level 1, PSIA Level 2 Biski, PSIA Level 2 Monoski, BICP Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor, BICP Level 2 Adaptive Mountain Bike Instructor, US Archery Level 1 Archery Instructor, US Soccer D License, and Wilderness First Responder
Program Locations: Winter: Bolton Valley Ski Area | Summer: Mountain Biking Statewide and Central Vermont Programs
Misha Pemble-Belkin SSG (USA Retired)
Veteran Ventures Program Coordinator
Misha Pemble-Belkin SSG (USA Retired)
Veteran Ventures Program Coordinator
Misha Pemble-Belkin served nine years as an Army Paratrooper from 2006 through 2015. He successfully completed two combat tours to the Kunar Provence of Afghanistan with a total of 27 months spent in country. On his second tour he was injured and required a medical retirement from the service in 2015. Misha Pemble-Belkin became a participant of Vermont Adaptive Veteran Venture Program during the Winter of 2015-2016. He then interned with Vermont Adaptive during the winter and summer of 2017, and then began a VA Work Study that fall. Misha graduated with a degree in S.T.E.M. Studies from the Community College of Vermont in 2017 and is working on a Recreational Therapy degree from Florida International University.
Office: 802.786.4991 ext. 131
Email: [email protected]
Certifications: Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist 1 (CARSS 1), American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Level 1, Level II, and Rescue, NOLS Risk Management Training, Stop the Bleed, CPR/AED, and Wilderness First Aid
Clayton Thorpe
Program Specialist
Clayton Thorpe
Program Specialist
Office: 802.786.4991 ext. 135
Cell: 802.772.5449
Email: [email protected]
Certifications:American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/Stop the Bleed, AASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor, BICP Level 1 Adaptive Mountain Bike Instructor