Wintergreen Adaptive Sports PT and SKI Program

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, […]

What is Adaptive Skiing?

Adaptive skiing uses specialized equipment and/or training to allow people (with disabilities) to experience the benefits of skiing. Skiing and snowboarding provide a sense of freedom that is difficult to […]

Whistler Adaptive seeks volunteer coaches for upcoming season

  Whistler Adaptive Sports Program is once again offering a wide range of winter sports, including skiing.   Photo by Photo submitted The organization offers accessible recreation opportunities for participants of […]

Military to the Mountains – The Story of Ryan Zimmerer

The High Fives Foundation, an action sports non-profit, and disabled athlete organization the Adaptive Training Foundation collaborated on a short film, “Military to the Mountains.” Veteran Marine Ryan Zimmerer is […]

Helper gives disabled a feeling for snow

Jane Stevens is described as “the type of person who gives her all to a cause.” Photo / Supplied   PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER’S SKILL GUIDES PEOPLE WITH DIABILITIES INTO JOY OF […]

The American Blind Skiing Foundation

The American Blind Skiing Foundation (“ABSF”) was founded in 1971 and is a non-profit tax exempt  national organization chartered in the State of Illinois. The purpose of ABSF is to […]

As A Competitor And Contributor, Paralympic Skier Jim Martinson Opened New Worlds

Martinson, seen here in March 2016, will be inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame on April 9. Jim Martinson’s equipment innovations opened up new worlds to […]

What is Alpine Skiing in the Paralympics?

About the Sport Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snowboard. Athletes combine speed and agility […]

Wyoming Adaptive Ski Experience

This extraordinary opportunity brings together adult skiers with physical disabilities for eight days of skiing in the Tetons.  It begins with 4 days at Grand Targhee Resort, a day of […]

SouthEastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program

The Southeastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program (“SEWASP” pronounced “see-wasp”) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides adaptive alpine skiing and snowboard lessons for people with disabilities in southeastern Wisconsin and […]

Challenge Aspen spreads art of adaptive skiing abroad

Charley Phelan and Bobby Palm, center, lead a course in adaptive teaching methods in Argentina. October 7, 2015 By Jill Beathard, jbeathard@snowmassun.com Challenge Aspen is working on a longtime dream […]

Winter Park National Sport Center for the Disabled

Winter Park is well known for is adaptive skiing program. This program is designed to safely and comfortably bring disabled adults and children onto the ski slopes. Sports Center Facilities […]

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