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Downhill Skiing
Participation in AWeSOMe! is open to anyone that is interested in learning to ski, needing adaptive equipment or 1:1 instruction due to physical or cognitive disability. Participants must be medically stable. We offer alpine (downhill) ski lessons using adaptive ski equipment as needed to achieve maximum independence and success. Snowboarding is also an option if students are interested. Our goal is to teach skiing as a lifetime leisure skill and prepare individuals to ski as independently as possible. For the 2008/2009 ski season, AWeSOMe! offers a lesson package which includes a 2-hour lesson, adaptive equipment, and a lift ticket and lesson for the day. Cost is $45 per lesson. Some scholarships are available and no one is denied participation due to inability to pay. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please contact AWeSOMe! as far in advance as feasible. For more information, to schedule lessons or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please contact: 208.347.4484 or contact@awesomeidaho.org.
X-Country and Snow Shoeing
Location: Ponderosa State Park By appointment. Call 208.347.4484.
Second Annual Amputee
Ski Extravaganza
Location: Brundage Mountain Ski Resort February 19-21, 2010
Come join AWeSOMe, T Minus Five, Advanced Arm Dynamics and Brundage Mountain for a weekend of Skiing and camaraderie. Both adaptive and non-adaptive equipment along with ski lessons will be provided. For those who already know how to ski, AWeSOMe will provide you with Mountain guides to show you around the mountain.
Schedule will be as follows:
Friday at 9:00 am – Meet at the AWeSOMe hut. Lunch is on your own in the lodge. We will all meet after the day and find a place for dinner
Saturday at 9:00 am – Meet again at the AWeSOMe hut and spend another day on the slope.
Saturday night – Have dinner as a group.
Sunday – Those of you who haven’t had enough are welcome to ski again.
This event is open to all amputees and their families and friends. Healthcare providers are also welcome.
Sign-up: Click here
Students & Volunteers Needed:
Please e-mail/call to register or volunteer: contact@awesomeidaho.org or 208.347.4484. |
