Para alpine skiing (adaptive skiing)
Downhill skiing standing, sitting on a mono-ski or bi-ski, or with a guide for athletes who are blind. Most kids start in a learn-to-ski lesson.
Play Adaptive Sports lists 179 places to try para alpine skiing in 38 states, 178 open to kids and teens and 168 open to adults. U.S. governing body: U.S. Ski & Snowboard. International federation: International Ski and Snowboard Federation.
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Para alpine skiing by state
- Alaska4
- Arizona2
- California11
- Colorado17
- Connecticut4
- Florida2
- Idaho9
- Illinois4
- Indiana1
- Iowa1
- Maine5
- Maryland3
- Massachusetts5
- Michigan5
- Minnesota4
- Missouri2
- Montana7
- Nevada2
- New Hampshire9
- New Jersey2
- New Mexico6
- New York13
- North Carolina2
- North Dakota3
- Ohio2
- Oklahoma1
- Oregon2
- Pennsylvania5
- Rhode Island1
- South Dakota3
- Tennessee1
- Utah16
- Vermont9
- Virginia1
- Washington4
- West Virginia3
- Wisconsin3
- Wyoming4
All Para alpine skiing programs
Alaska
Challenge Alaska
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing
Special Olympics Alaska
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Challenge Alaska Adaptive Ski & Snowboard School at Alyeska Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaEaglecrest Adaptive Program with SAIL's ORCA program at Eaglecrest Ski Area
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Arizona
High Country Adaptive Sports (HCAS) at Arizona Snowbowl
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Arizona
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Para badminton
California
Achieve Tahoe
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing
Bear Valley Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaUnited States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) at Bear Mountain (Big Bear Mountain Resort)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaDSUSA Orange County – The Achievers
Para alpine skiing
Access Mammoth (Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra) at Mammoth Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaShasta Disabled Sports USA
Outdoor adventure, Para alpine skiing
Achieve Tahoe at Palisades Tahoe
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAchieve Tahoe at Northstar California
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSierra-at-Tahoe Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaMountain High Adaptive Program at Mountain High
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaDiscovery Blind Sports
Para alpine skiing
Colorado
Adaptive Recreation for Childhood Health (ARCH)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Therapeutic riding, Adaptive tennis & golf
Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School Adaptive Program (Vail Resorts) at Beaver Creek Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaBreckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) at Breckenridge Ski Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
VIBeS (Visually Impaired and Blind Skiers of the Colorado Springs Community)
Para alpine skiing, Adaptive fitness & yoga, Outdoor adventure
Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing
Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) at Purgatory Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaKeystone Adaptive Center (BOEC)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) at Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaTelluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) at Telluride Ski Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Center (ASC) at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaIgnite Adaptive Sports at Eldora Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaChallenge Aspen at Aspen Snowmass
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSteamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) at Steamboat Ski Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaForesight Ski Guides Inc.
Para alpine skiing
Vail Ski & Snowboard School Adaptive Program (Vail Resorts) at Vail Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaNational Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cycling, Para climbing
Ski area
Connecticut
Summit Adaptive Sports at Ski Sundown
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaLOF Adaptive Skiers at Mount Southington
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaLeaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers (LOF)
Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing
Gaylord Sports Association
Para alpine skiing, Para archery, Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf
Florida
Special Olympics Florida Young Athletes & Little ELITES
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Adaptive soccer, Para athletics
Brooks Adaptive Sports Youth Programs (Brooks Bullsharks)
Wheelchair basketball, Para alpine skiing, Adaptive tennis & golf, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Free
Idaho
Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (B.A.S.E.) at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaCAF-Idaho Winter Kids Camp with Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Camps & clinics
Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports at Pebble Creek Ski Area
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaHigher Ground Sun Valley
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing
AWeSOMe! (Adaptive Wilderness Sports of McCall) at Brundage Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Idaho
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Schweitzer Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Schweitzer
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaHigher Ground Sun Valley at Sun Valley Resort (Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaRecreation Unlimited, Inc.
Para alpine skiing
Illinois
Chicago Lighthouse Youth Transition Ski Trip
Para alpine skiing
VenueFreeShirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Ski Trip
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
VenueAdaptive Adventures Midwest Ski and Ride Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
VenueFreeAmerican Blind Skiing Foundation (ABSF)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Venue
Indiana
Perfect North Slopes Adaptive Programs
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Iowa
Adaptive Skiing at Sundown Mountain
Para alpine skiing
Ski area
Maine
Central Maine Adaptive Sports (CMAS)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para athletics, Para cycling
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC)
Para climbing, Adaptive tennis & golf, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing
Maine Adaptive at Sunday River
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaFreeMaine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Multi-sport programs
FreeSpecial Olympics Maine
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Free
Maryland
Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports (BARS)
Multi-sport programs, Para alpine skiing
Special Olympics Maryland Young Athletes
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing
Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Blind Skiers Program
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaFree
Massachusetts
Spaulding Adaptive Sports Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para ice hockey, Sailing, paddling & water sports
STRIDE Adaptive Sports at Jiminy Peak
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAll Out Adventures
Sailing, paddling & water sports, Outdoor adventure, Para alpine skiing, Adaptive ice skating
Wachusett Mountain Adaptive Ski Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaNashoba Valley Adaptive
Para alpine skiing
Ski area
Michigan
Adaptive Ski Association – West Michigan
Para alpine skiing
Cannonsburg Challenged Ski Association
Para alpine skiing
Challenge Mountain
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaMt. Brighton Adaptive Sports Program
Para alpine skiing
Northern Michigan Adaptive Sports at Crystal Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Minnesota
Courage Kenny Ski & Snowboard at Hyland Hills
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaPadraig's Place at Buck Hill
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaPowder Ridge Adaptive Ski Program
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaCourage Kenny Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Missouri
Midwest Adaptive Sports (MAS)
Para alpine skiing
FreeGateway Disabled Ski Program at Hidden Valley
Para alpine skiing
Ski area
Montana
Eagle Mount Bozeman (by appointment) at Big Sky Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaEagle Mount Bozeman
Para alpine skiing, Therapeutic riding, Para swimming, Para climbing
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Montana
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Eagle Mount Great Falls at Showdown Montana
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaEagle Mount Billings at Red Lodge Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaDREAM Adaptive Recreation at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaMoving Forward Adaptive Sports
Para ice hockey, Wheelchair basketball, Para alpine skiing, Para cycling
Nevada
Diamond Peak Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAchieve Tahoe at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
New Hampshire
Mount Washington Valley Adaptive Sports at Attitash
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Partners at Cannon Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaLakes Region Disabled Sports at Gunstock
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaCrotched Mountain Accessible Recreation and Sports (CMARS)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Outdoor adventure, Sailing, paddling & water sports
New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Outdoor adventure
Ski areaGranite State Adaptive at King Pine
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaMcIntyre Ski Area Adaptive Lessons
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaNEHSA at Mount Sunapee
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaWaterville Valley Adaptive Program
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing
Ski area
New Jersey
Adaptive Sports Program at Mountain Creek (ASPMC)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAssociation of Blind Athletes of New Jersey (ABANJ)
Goalball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para swimming
New Mexico
Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico (ASPNM) at Sandia Peak Ski Area
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaSki Apache Disabled Skiers Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Angel Fire Resort Ski & Snowboard School (adaptive) at Angel Fire Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaRed River Ski School (adaptive) at Red River Ski & Summer Area
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Program New Mexico
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para climbing
Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico (ASPNM) at Ski Santa Fe
Para alpine skiing
Ski area
New York
STRIDE Adaptive Sports Archery
Para archery, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaGreek Peak Adaptive Snowsports (GPAS)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaLounsbury Adaptive Ski Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaKissing Bridge Adaptive Snowsports Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaDouble H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaFreeSTRIDE Adaptive Sports at Titus Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaPenny Doerge Adaptive Academy at HSS
Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs, Adaptive tennis & golf, Adaptive surfing
FreeGore Mountain Adaptive Lessons
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaShared Ski Adventures at Swain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaHelen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports & Recreation
Multi-sport programs, Power soccer, Para ice hockey, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Whiteface Adaptive Snowsports Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Foundation at Windham Mountain Club
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaWarriors in Motion (Adaptive Sports Foundation)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Free
North Carolina
Adaptive Ski Week at Beech Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaPush America (Enabled Athlete Program)
Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing
North Dakota
Annie's House Adaptive Recreation Program
Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs
HOPE, Inc.
Para ice hockey, Para alpine skiing, Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive soccer
Dreams in Motion
Multi-sport programs, Para alpine skiing, Sitting volleyball, Para ice hockey
Ohio
Adaptive Sports Connection at Snow Trails
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
3Trackers at Boston Mills Brandywine
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Oklahoma
OSSAA/Special Olympics Oklahoma Unified League
Sitting volleyball, Dance, cheer & gymnastics, Special Olympics sports, Para athletics
Oregon
Oregon Adaptive Sports
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para cycling
Ski areaMt. Hood Meadows Ski & Snowboard School (adaptive) at Mt. Hood Meadows
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Nationwide and other
Adaptive Sports Foundation
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Adaptive ice skating
Pennsylvania
Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS) at Liberty Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaThree Rivers Adaptive Sports at Hidden Valley
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaTwo Top Mountain Adaptive Sports at Whitetail
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaPA Center for Adapted Sports at Camelback
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaJack Frost Big Boulder Adaptive Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Rhode Island
Special Olympics Rhode Island Young Athletes
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs
South Dakota
Terry Peak Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Terry Peak Ski Area
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaBlack Hills Ski for Light
Para alpine skiing, Para archery, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Sioux Falls VA Adaptive Sports Program
Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para archery
Tennessee
Special Olympics Tennessee State Winter Games (skiing and snowboarding)
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Utah
TRAILS (University of Utah Health) and Wasatch Adaptive Sports at Alta Ski Area
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaBrian Head Resort Ski & Ride School at Brian Head Resort
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaTRAILS, Wasatch Adaptive Sports and National Ability Center at Brighton Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Utah
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports and TRAILS at Powder Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaOgden Valley Adaptive Sports at Nordic Valley
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaCommon Ground Outdoor Adventures at Beaver Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaOgden Valley Adaptive Sports (primary) and Common Ground Outdoor Adventures at Snowbasin Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaNational Ability Center
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing
National Ability Center (NAC) at Deer Valley Resort
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaNational Ability Center (NAC) at Park City Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaCommon Ground Outdoor Adventures at Cherry Peak Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaWasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) at Snowbird
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaWasatch Adaptive Sports and National Ability Center at Solitude Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaTRAILS and Wasatch Adaptive Sports at Sundance Mountain Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaTeam Utah Snowboarding adaptive team
Para snowboard, Para alpine skiing
Vermont
Vermont Adaptive at Bolton Valley (Taff Adaptive Yurt)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Partners at Burke Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaVermont Adaptive at Sugarbush Mt. Ellen (Murphy's Annex)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAdaptive Sports Partners at Jay Peak
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaVermont Adaptive at Pico Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaVermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para canoe
Vermont Adaptive at Stratton (formerly Bart Adaptive Sports Center)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAdaptive Sports at Mount Snow
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaEDD Adaptive Sports
Multi-sport programs, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Virginia
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Washington
Outdoors for All Foundation
Para cycling, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Ski areaSpokane Parks and Recreation (Therapeutic Recreation Services) at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park
Para alpine skiing
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Washington
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Outdoors for All Foundation at The Summit at Snoqualmie
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski area
West Virginia
Timberline Mountain Adaptive Programs
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSpecial Olympics West Virginia Young Athletes
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs
Snowshoe Adaptive Winter Sports Program
Para alpine skiing
Ski area
Wisconsin
Trollhaugen Adaptive (incl. Courage Kenny Ski & Snowboard)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSEWASP at Alpine Valley
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaSoutheastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program (SEWASP)
Para alpine skiing
Wyoming
Grand Targhee Mountain Sports School (adaptive) at Grand Targhee Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing
Ski areaSpecial Olympics Wyoming
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School Adaptive Lessons
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaTeton Adaptive Sports
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports
Questions people ask
What is para alpine skiing?
Downhill skiing standing, sitting on a mono-ski or bi-ski, or with a guide for athletes who are blind. Most kids start in a learn-to-ski lesson.
Who governs para alpine skiing?
U.S. Ski & Snowboard (U.S. governing body); International Ski and Snowboard Federation (International federation).
How do I find para alpine skiing near me?
Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para alpine skiing program we know of near you. The most listings are in Colorado, Utah, New York, California and New Hampshire. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.
Can kids play para alpine skiing?
Yes. 178 of the 179 para alpine skiing listings here say they serve kids or teens.
How much does para alpine skiing cost?
11 of the 179 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.