Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding Lessons

Adaptive skiing applies to ski/snowboard lessons for individuals with special needs. It's about adapting the ski equipment for each person's unique needs and adapting the instruction as well. The Beaver Creek Adaptive Ski Snowsports School program is recognized as a leader in providing first-class instruction and training to people of all disabilities, both physical and cognitive. We provide instruction in alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Rental equipment is based on availability (usually reserved with the lesson.)

Ski & Snowboard School Adaptive Lessons 08-09

Adaptive full day lesson (9:00am-3:30pm)	$420
Adaptive half day lesson (9:00am-12:00pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm)	$295

Contact the Adaptive Office for booking and information (970) 754-5465
Lessons include ski equipment but not lift ticket
Advanced reservations required

Adaptive 3-Day First Time Series
Ski & Snowboard School Adaptive 3-Day First Time Lessons 08-09

Adaptive 3-day full day lessons (9:00am-3:30pm) - includes 3-day beginner lift ticket

$650

Contact the Adaptive Office for booking and information (970) 754-5465
Lessons include ski equipment and lift access
Advanced reservations required
Lessons must be used within a 5-day period


Ski Buddy Program
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Beaver Creek can provide trained guides to assist the more experienced disabled skiers. The guide would help with chairlift loading, integration into children's ski school classes and for general orientation on the mountain. Please note this service should not be utilized in place of a ski lesson or a personal aid. We require a minimum of 48 hours advance notification if you are requesting ski buddy assistance.

Adaptive Ski Buddy with a full day lesson (9:00am-3:30pm) *Companion to assist in group classes or to help independent adaptive skiers needing assistance

Adaptive Ski Buddy without lesson (9:00am-3:30pm) *Companion to assist independent adaptive skiers needing assistance

Adaptive Ski Pass
Vail Resorts offers an Adaptive Ski Pass to people with permanent disabilities at a significantly discounted price. Purchasers of the five-resort season pass are eligible to purchase one discounted companion lift ticket daily. To qualify for an Adaptive Ski Pass an individual must be legally blind, deaf, or have an amputation, physical condition or cognitive disability that requires the use of adaptive equipment or techniques to ski. Having a disability or illness alone does not qualify an individual for an Adaptive Ski Pass. For more information, contact Vail Resorts Adaptive Program Manager, Theresa Scala at (970) 754-5465, or email tscala@vailresorts.com.


Foresight Ski Guides
Foresight is a nonprofit organization that provides ski guides to people who are blind or visually impaired and wish to ski or snowboard with a guide. For more information, call Foresight Ski Guides at (866) 860-0972.