Adpative ski program

Participation in a safe environment empowers those who in turn gain confidence for outdoor recreation. There has never been a kid that they could not get out on the snow. Sky Tavern specially trained staff offer personalized instruction helping to build a love for the sport. There are times when a kid will need one, two or three instructors to get out moving on the snow. Somehow it always happens.

The Lounsbury Adaptive Program offers lessons to persons with virtually all disabilities, both physical and cognitive.

Some of our more frequently encounterd disabilities are spinal cord injuries, Downs Syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, autism and developmental delay. Results vary, however most are rather outstanding and many students gain new confidence to tackle other activities. The program runs from Dec. The Lounsbury Program has approximately 50 volunteer instructors who are specially trained in adaptive ski teaching methods.

The lesson includes a lift ticket, two hours of private instruction and equipment use. Multi-week schedule for Ski Santa Fe:. Multi-week schedule for Sandia Peak: weather and snow permitting:. Registration is closed until Sandia Peak announces an opening date.

Above are the options for the available days that our Muli-Week program will be operating. When you register you will select which day and which time frame you would to ski or ride on. To register yourself or your child for the Multi-week ski or snowboard program at Ski Santa Fe or Sandia Peak please follow the steps below.

Private Lesson Registration is now open for the - season! Please note: confirmation of your lesson is subject to instructor availability and snow conditions. If you have not heard anything from ASPNM 5 days before your lesson, please assume that your lesson is on schedule and expect a call from your instructor.

Two-Week Reservation Window Required. If you were not able to join us for the Volunteer Pre-Season meeting you can now view it here! Volunteer Training Schedule. Our tentative volunteer training schedule is as follows:. Please note: We will have capacity limits set for each day of training, that limit will be lower on the weekend training days.

If you are able to attend a weekday training to save room for the volunteers that can only attend during the weekends please do so. New Volunteers: you are required to attend four days of training. Drive-in Ski Movie. We are very sorry to announce that due to factors beyond our control, we have to postpone the drive-in ski movie scheduled for this Saturday, November 14, at Sport Systems ABQ.

You have two options:. Again, we're so sorry to have to do this, and can't wait to say "Huck Yeah! Amazon Smile. AmazonSmile donates 0. I don't think he has ever been so excited and is already planning his trip for next year.

It truly made him feel more a part of everything. He has been talking about it all week and is already wanting to make plans again for next year. Please tell everyone that we said hello and thanks for showing Josh such a good time. Please keep going. She's made huge progress and has enjoyed every second! We are so proud of her and grateful for all of the wonderful volunteers.

The instructors made me feel comfortable, confident, and safe. I had a blast! Snowboarding was something I have wanted to try for at least 8 years but was not sure I would be able to, due to paralysis of my right side.

I found out about this program and because of this program it finally happened! I am looking forward to next season. He started in the program when he was three years old and now is He has skied all but one season and it really is one of the joys of his life.

We recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible, starting in October of the appropriate ski season. Payment in full is required to hold reservations. Please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected]. You may read the two agreements here before going directly to signing the online waivers.

Cancellations made within 24 hours from reservation time will not receive a refund. Prices are per person. Advance reservations are required, and payment-in-full is required to confirm reservations. High Season Rates Dec. Learn more about the Keystone Adaptive Center. Full and half day lessons are available. BOEC provides a wide range of adaptive techniques and equipment that allow individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to enjoy the fun and freedom that comes with sliding on the snow.

Feeling concerned about standing up to ski or snowboard? If there is anything in particular you are looking for, or have any questions about equipment, techniques, or the general experience at the BOEC Adaptive Ski and Ride program, please feel free to contact our ski office at Everyone in the office has a smile on their face.

I am absolutely impressed by the level of skills your coaches have and the effort and personal caring they showed towards Arya.