Adaptive Skiing
Adaptive skiing is one of the most popular adaptive sports for people with disabilities. With over 100 adaptive ski programs throughout the country, you're bound to be able to find your best option, be it sit skis, monoskis, outrigger skis, or even assisted blind skiing. Read on to learn more about how to get started in adaptive skiing, what equipment you need, where to hit the slopes, and what organizations are ready to help you start downhilling with the best of them!
Disabled athletes and everyone Jimi Flowers had touched lost a friend in July when the swimming coach was fell during while mountain climbing in Colorado and died from his injuries. Celebrate his life with this uplifting read.
Disabled ski team members aren't slackers in the off season. Motivational speaking, summer training and full-time jobs are just part of what's on tap for these adaptive ski athletes!
Does an accessible ski vacation in a town filled with charming chalets seem like the perfect winter getaway? Check out our contacts for accessible travel in the Alps.
With the addition of assistive technology, cross-country skiing is becoming increasingly accessible for people with disabilities. Put on your warm socks, lace up your Nordic ski boots and go glide through the snow!
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SkiTAM Raises Money and Support for U.S. Adaptive Ski Team
Every year, the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team gets more than half its budget funded from a single source: the cable industry's SkiTAM. The annual weekend of ski racing and socializing held in Vail will help...
Adaptive Alpine Skiing, Go with a Pro
Adaptive ski adventures are not all the same. Find out what certification your instructor should have, the six types of skiing, and recommendations for specific adaptive ski equipment.
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Adaptive Skiing More Available for People with Disabilities
The snow is flying! Do you wish you had a clue about how to hook up with an adaptive ski program? Read on! Learn about different types of skis, how to dress, and what to expect when you're on the...
Relearning How to Ski After an SCI: Muffy Davis
Muffy Davis describes the skiing accident that left her with a spinal cord injury, and her determination to get back on the mountain. Davis, a former ski racer, learned how to adaptive ski with a...
From Rehab Tool to Elite Sport: A History of Adaptive Skiing
Have you taken part in a disabled skiing program and wondered how the sport got started? Discover the role World War II played, and the men and women who volunteered countless hours to make skiing...
Adaptive Ski Camps for All Abilities
Now's a good time to check out adaptive ski camps, whether you're an experienced monoskier or a complete bunny sloper. With camps all over the U.S., you're sure to find one that's right for you.
