ABOUT HOPPERS FOR HEROES
ABOUT HOPPERS
FOR HEROES
Hoppers for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering veterans, first responders, and individuals with disabilities through access to adaptive outdoor experiences using TerrainHopper all-terrain mobility vehicles. The program provides grants, community partnerships, and hands-on events that allow participants to explore trails, parks, and natural areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. By restoring mobility and independence in outdoor settings, Hoppers for Heroes promotes physical health, emotional healing, and community connection. The program partners with state and local parks, rehabilitation centers, and veteran organizations to create opportunities for adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth in nature.
Hoppers for Kiddos is a companion program designed specifically for children under 18 living with physical disabilities in Arizona. Building on the mission of Hoppers for Heroes, this program focuses on getting kids and their families outdoors—many for the first time—through guided trail outings at state, county, and city parks. Using adaptive TerrainHoppers, children can explore, play, and connect with nature in a safe and inclusive environment. In addition to outdoor adventures, Hoppers for Kiddos provides micro-grants to help families purchase adaptive recreation equipment, supporting year-round access to active, nature-based experiences.
Together, both programs share a common goal: breaking down barriers to outdoor mobility and bringing the freedom, confidence, and joy of nature to everyone—regardless of ability.
If you are an adult or child with a disability who is interested in participating in one of our hikes, please click here to find out more or to sign up.
WHO WE SERVE
WHO WE SERVE
- Veterans and first responders who have experienced life-changing injuries or mobility challenges and want to regain independence through outdoor exploration and adaptive recreation.
- Children and adults with mobility impairments who benefit from grants, community outings, and access to adaptive recreation equipment that promotes inclusion, confidence, and connection with nature.
- Arizona residents with physical disabilities who are seeking opportunities and equipment to experience accessible outdoor recreation, including adaptive hiking and trail programs using TerrainHoppers.
OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS AND NON-PROFIT BENEFICIARIES
ADAPTIVE MOBILITY
For individuals with physical disabilities, something as simple as enjoying a walk on the beach or exploring a nature trail can be a tremendous challenge. Uneven ground, sand, and steep trails often make these experiences—so common for many—difficult or even impossible without specialized adaptive equipment.
Everyone deserves the freedom to experience nature’s beauty—feeling the ocean breeze, hiking through the woods, or spending time outdoors with friends and family. With the right mobility technology and support, people of all abilities can regain access to the outdoors, rediscover the joy of adventure, and strengthen their connection with the natural world.
WHAT IS A TERRAINHOPPER?
A TerrainHopper is an electrically powered, all-terrain mobility vehicle designed to give people with disabilities or limited mobility the freedom to explore outdoor environments that traditional wheelchairs can’t handle.
Unlike standard power chairs or scooters, the TerrainHopper is built more like an off-road vehicle. It features rugged 4×4 independent suspension, large knobby tires, a powerful electric drive system, and up to 10 inches of ground clearance—allowing it to tackle sand, snow, gravel, mud, rocky trails, and steep terrain with ease.
TerrainHoppers can be operated using either handlebar controls or a joystick, making them accessible to users with a wide range of physical abilities. As a result, the TerrainHopper opens up a world of outdoor adventure—helping people who once felt confined to paved paths experience true independence and exploration again.
HFH News
Trail Access Project Conquers New Terrain with NEEF Grant
Trail Access Project Conquers New Terrain with NEEF Grant
Trailability Program makes adventure more accessible for people with disabilities
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Adventure is now more accessible for people with disabilities thanks to El Paso County’s Trailability Program. People with mobility impairments can cruise around certain parks on off-road power scooters, called Terrain Hoppers. The program is free and the county has volunteers that go out with each [...]
El Paso County launches program seeking get those with limited mobility off “the sidelines of life’
The whir of electric motors was almost drowned out by the sound of eight tires from two terrain mobility vehicles driving along a trail near the Bear Creek Nature Center. The two mobility vehicles, TerrainHopper's Overland 4ZS, are part of El Paso County's attempts to make public parks more accessible [...]
CONTACT HOPPERS FOR HEROES
CONTACT HOPPERS
FOR HEROES
If you are interested in becoming a corporate or philanthropic sponsor or are a non-profit charity or know a hero that could benefit from the Hoppers for Heroes program, please reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you.