Adaptive Ski Advice
Our Mission
Guiding students (and their respective loved ones/parents) and the instructors in the adaptive ski ecosystem
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Empowering differently-abled individuals by enhancing their adaptive skiing experience
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Why adaptive skiing?
Opens the door for individuals with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities to experience the freedom, thrill, and independence that skiing offers.
Provides not only a recreational outlet but also a powerful form of therapy—building strength, balance, confidence, and resilience on and off the slopes.
Promotes inclusion by making mountain environments accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.
For many, it’s more than just a sport—it’s a transformative experience that challenges limits, builds community, and celebrates the idea that everyone deserves the chance to play, move, and belong in outdoor spaces.
Better programs, better outcomes
Programs with more accessible environments and trained instructors predicted greater autonomy, belonging, and meaning in adaptive skiing experiences.
(Yale School of Medicine)
Increases independence
In a study of 112 children and young adults, consistent participation in adaptive skiing and snowboarding significantly improved independence and daily functioning.
(Psychology of Sport and Exercise)
Boosts physical health
Participants in adaptive snow sports reported better physical health and balance, with improvements in gross motor function and physical self-worth.
(International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
This website provides…
Happy and healthy
Adaptive skiing enhances physical fitness, improves balance and coordination, and boosts mental well-being while empowering individuals of all abilities to experience the freedom of the slopes.
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