Ski Federation
How one organization is allowing disabled skiers to hit the slopes The STRIDE organization held a ski competition in Massachusetts that was open to all kids and adults with disabilities. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports on how those who are physically or visually impaired have been preparing to compete. STRIDE’s Great Race, a competitive Adaptive […]
This Colorado Ski Resort Is Making Skiing Accessible To People With Disabilities by Janey Jones Western Colorado’s Steamboat Ski Resort, the fifth largest resort in the state, is working to make their skiing accessible to everyone of all abilities. Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat Springs and offers around 3,000 acres of skiing and […]
Vermont Adaptive facility at Mount Ellen to open December 20 VASS construction at Sugarbush Resort’s Mount Ellen in Fayston, Vermont. By Greta Close, contributing author Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ (VASS) new Mount Ellen facility will open with Mount Ellen, December 20 with a press opening slated for December 17. After three years […]
Stephani Victor, Paralympic medalist, retires from alpine sit-ski racing Ben Ramsey January 25, 2019 Stephani Victor comes around a gate during her first run in the Huntsman Cup’s super G competition on Park City Mountain’s PayDay run on Wednesday. The annual event features athletes from all over the globe competing in various divisions designated by […]
This Adaptive Skier is Bagging First Descents in a Sit Ski Paralyzed three years ago, Rob Enigl ticked off Big Sky’s most iconic lines By Jack Foersterling VIDEO: Logan Bonwell While on a hunting trip with a friend in 2015, Bozeman local Rob Enigl was in car accident that left him paralyzed without the use of […]
Park City-based National Ability Center plans to expand facilities, starting with its Mountain Center, in 2018 Process brought on by growing clientele The planned expansions around the NACís Quinnís Junction basecamp, including a new recreation center and, eventually, a new lodge that will provide more long-term living quarters, an expanded archery range, campground, equestrian expansion […]
Sit skier Jason Sauer trains at Mount Hotham, in Victoria’s north-east. Ground-breaking osseointegration surgery has returned Jason Sauer to a level of movement not experienced since a near-fatal heroin overdose nearly seven years ago. In Canada on Christmas Day 2010, Sauer underwent life-saving surgery in which both his legs were removed after the overdose. After […]
Olympian Amy Van Dyken-Rouen on skiing after paralysis: ‘This to me is freedom’ Olympic champion swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a 2014 accident, can now enjoy a spot of downhill skiing. The six-time gold medalist is able to use an adaptive single ski now that will allow her […]
Adaptive Ski Week participants are used to pushing against the odds, even if that means skiing in warmer-than-usual North Carolina winter temperatures. For the 36th year starting on Monday, January 16, skiers—students and teachers alike—gathered at Beech Mountain Resort to do what they love. Beech Mountain Resort chapter, led by Disabled Sports USA, is the oldest […]
Joe Meller, January 16, 2017 In 2015, two former Paralympians launched Access Adventures – a charity created to improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities by introducing them to adventure sports. The charity has grown considerably since launch and continues to improve their service provision. Jane Sowerby and Tim Farr, both on […]
Wintergreen, VA Adaptive Sports PT and Ski Program Individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputation, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, MS, muscular dystrophy, CP. spina bifida or other ambulation challenges, are invited to participate in a program at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia that combines Physical Therapy and Adaptive Skiing. Almost anyone who walks with canes, crutches […]
Disabled Sports USA to Host U.S. Paralympians, Wounded Warriors and Boston Marathon Survivors at The Hartford Ski Spectacular This 29th annual event is the nation’s largest winter sports festival for people with disabilities which affects 1 in 5 Americans Rockville, Maryland (PRWEB) November 22, 2016 Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) will host the 29th annual […]
