Adaptive Ski Vacation

cynthiat · 09-22-2009, 07:15 AM

Does anyone have any recent info to share from last season on adaptive ski programs out west? We're thinking Colorado or Utah. I've looked at lots of sites, but there's nothing like getting the info from someone who's actually had the experience personally. Our family includes one adaptive skier and three able-bodied skiers, all adults. THANKS!

Cynthia
Mom to divin' darren
www.darrentempleton.com
www.pushtowalknj.org

cheesecake · 09-22-2009, 07:58 AM

Shepherd Center offers an adaptive trip to Breckenridge every year. Able bodied family members are invited as well. I had hoped to go in 2010 but upper extremity issues isn't going to allow that to happen.

I do not believe you have to be an alumni of Shepherd. I ski locally in PA at Ski Liberty using a bi-ski. Love the rush

daveh0 · 09-22-2009, 01:55 PM

Both Breckenridge, CO and Winter Park (also in colorado) have excellent programs along with some of the best facilities, equipment, terrain and weather. Brek probably has better/more options as far as lodging and entertainment goes.

http://www.nscd.org/ - Winter Park
http://www.boec.org/programs/adaptive-ski-ride-school/ - Brek

brian · 09-23-2009, 09:57 PM

I went out to Park City, Utah a couple of years ago. It was pretty good, but I hear other programs are better.

kbailey · 09-23-2009, 10:28 PM

I went to Heavenly last February. I have my own ski, and my wife and daughters were there to help. I have my own equipment so I didn't need much more than access into the lodges which was no problem. There were areas around the lodges where they had put elevators in to accommodate. Generally the lifts at large western resorts are more mono-ski friendly than the lifts we have here in Michigan. They are lower and slower on liftoff. Also, there are special rates at a lot of resorts for disabled skiers and there companion. Whereever you diced, make sure you check there website for all of the disability info.

Surf_Sister · 09-24-2009, 03:19 AM

I agree, Breckenridge has a great program. I also skied at Steamboat Springs, but I prefer Breck

Have fun!

wheelchairTITAN · 09-24-2009, 07:32 PM

Breckenridge is the ONLY place to go for returnees to skiing ... and also great for first timers.

cynthiat · 09-24-2009, 10:33 PM

Hey WheelchairTITAN, that is quite a statement! Can you please tell me what it is that you like so much at Breckenridge? I am very interested in knowing specifics. Thanks!

Cynthia
www.pushtowalknj.org

09-22-2009, 07:15 AM	#1
cynthiat Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kinnelon, NJ, USA Posts: 53	Adaptive Ski Vacation Does anyone have any recent info to share from last season on adaptive ski programs out west? We're thinking Colorado or Utah. I've looked at lots of sites, but there's nothing like getting the info from someone who's actually had the experience personally. Our family includes one adaptive skier and three able-bodied skiers, all adults. THANKS! Cynthia Mom to divin' darren www.darrentempleton.com www.pushtowalknj.org

09-22-2009, 07:58 AM	#2
cheesecake Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,522	Shepherd Center offers an adaptive trip to Breckenridge every year. Able bodied family members are invited as well. I had hoped to go in 2010 but upper extremity issues isn't going to allow that to happen. I do not believe you have to be an alumni of Shepherd. I ski locally in PA at Ski Liberty using a bi-ski. Love the rush __________________ Every day I wake up is a good one

09-22-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
daveh0 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 341	Both Breckenridge, CO and Winter Park (also in colorado) have excellent programs along with some of the best facilities, equipment, terrain and weather. Brek probably has better/more options as far as lodging and entertainment goes. http://www.nscd.org/ - Winter Park http://www.boec.org/programs/adaptive-ski-ride-school/ - Brek __________________ *********************************************************** * c4/c5 incomplete * Injured in Summer 2003 * *************************************************************

09-23-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
kbailey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bloomfield Hills,MI Posts: 1,255	I went to Heavenly last February. I have my own ski, and my wife and daughters were there to help. I have my own equipment so I didn't need much more than access into the lodges which was no problem. There were areas around the lodges where they had put elevators in to accommodate. Generally the lifts at large western resorts are more mono-ski friendly than the lifts we have here in Michigan. They are lower and slower on liftoff. Also, there are special rates at a lot of resorts for disabled skiers and there companion. Whereever you diced, make sure you check there website for all of the disability info. __________________ KB

09-24-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
wheelchairTITAN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oakville, ON ... Just North of the 43rd Parallel, SocialistLand Posts: 2,046	Breckenridge is the ONLY place to go for returnees to skiing ... and also great for first timers. __________________ William ... rolling since 1989 ... BE NICE!It's free P.S. ~ I have "handicapabilities" TWITTER: @MacBerry

09-23-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
brian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 910	I went out to Park City, Utah a couple of years ago. It was pretty good, but I hear other programs are better.

09-24-2009, 03:19 AM	#6
Surf_Sister Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North America Posts: 397	I agree, Breckenridge has a great program. I also skied at Steamboat Springs, but I prefer Breck Have fun!

09-24-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
cynthiat Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kinnelon, NJ, USA Posts: 53	Adaptive Sking Hey WheelchairTITAN, that is quite a statement! Can you please tell me what it is that you like so much at Breckenridge? I am very interested in knowing specifics. Thanks! Cynthia www.pushtowalknj.org

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