Ski Federation
Climbing Team Completes Disabled Ski Descent of Denali On June 20, adaptive athletes Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee pulled off what is believed to be a historic first in ski mountaineering Abigail Barronian Jun 30, 2021 While plenty of adaptive athletes have summited Denali, Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee are pretty certain they’re the first to ski it. (There […]
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 […]
The Story Behind the First Person With Down Syndrome to Climb the Grand Pro skier Max Hammer helps guide Andrew Harris, who has Down syndrome, to the summit of the Grand Teton By Matt Hansen Max Hammer has done a lot of cool things in the 29 years he’s been on earth. Born and raised in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 duplicate in other sports. Skiing is a fantastic sport for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments in that it helps to develop balance, fitness, […]
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 all ages. While many Whistler residents are tuning up their gear and counting down the days until their first run of the season, the Whistler […]
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 the driving voice and story behind the short film. “The physical pain, yeah its bad, but it’s tolerable. I can forget the pain and go […]
Survivor Craig Dove with his Stroke Association Coordinator Kayleigh Ratcliffe A stroke survivor is preparing to hit the ski slopes again thanks to a funding scheme. Craig Dove, of Havercroft, was just 26 and working in a local garage when he collapsed and had three strokes in quick succession. He was left unable to […]
A big congratulations to Michelle Shuford, of the Asheville, NC Ski Club, a member Club of Crescent Ski Council, on her selection as one of 13 coaches for the Special Olympics Alpine World Games in 2017. She was chosen out of 100 applicants. What an honor!! Michelle has been Crescent’s VP & Spring Conventions Chair over […]
