Para cross-country skiing

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

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Governing bodies

• U.S. Ski & Snowboard

  U.S. governing body

  usskiandsnowboard.org

• International Ski and Snowboard Federation

  International federation

  fis-ski.com

Para cross-country skiing by state

• Alaska3
• Arizona1
• Colorado9
• Idaho6
• Maine5
• Massachusetts3
• Minnesota1
• Montana3
• New Hampshire2
• New York1
• Oregon1
• Utah2
• Vermont2
• Washington2
• Wisconsin1
• Wyoming4

All Para cross-country skiing programs

Alaska

• Challenge Alaska

  Anchorage · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing

• Challenge Alaska Youth Sled Hockey & ParaSport Club

  Anchorage · Up to age 17

  Para ice hockey, Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive tennis & golf, Adaptive baseball & softball

• Special Olympics Alaska

  Anchorage · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

Arizona

• Special Olympics Arizona

  Goodyear · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Para badminton

Colorado

• Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) at Breckenridge Ski Resort

  Breckenridge · Ages 5 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Special Olympics Colorado

  Centennial · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte)

  Crested Butte · Not stated; runs Community Kids inclusive summer program for Gunnison Valley youth

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing

• Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) at Telluride Ski Resort

  Mountain Village · Ages 5 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) at Crested Butte Mountain Resort

  Mt. Crested Butte

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Ignite Adaptive Sports at Eldora Mountain Resort

  Nederland

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) at Steamboat Ski Resort

  Steamboat Springs · Ages 5 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)

  Winter Park · Youth, teens and adults

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cycling, Para climbing

  Ski area

• NSCD Nordic Skiing & Adaptive Snowboarding

  Winter Park · Ages 4 and up

  Para cross-country skiing, Para snowboard

Idaho

• Bogus Basin Nordic Club

  Boise · Ages 6 to 19

  Para cross-country skiing

• Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (B.A.S.E.) at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

  Boise

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Inland Northwest Disabled Veterans Sports Association (INDVSA)

  Coeur d'Alene

  Para cycling, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey

• Higher Ground Sun Valley

  Ketchum · People of all abilities; has hosted a Junior Ski Camp for high school athletes with physical disabilities (with Challenged Athletes Foundation)

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing

• Special Olympics Idaho

  New Plymouth · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Higher Ground Sun Valley at Sun Valley Resort (Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain)

  Sun Valley · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

Maine

• VAST (Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training)

  New Gloucester · Veterans with physical, TBI or PTS disabilities eligible for VA support

  Para archery, Para cycling, Outdoor adventure, Adaptive tennis & golf

  Free

• Maine Adaptive at Sunday River

  Newry · Ages 4 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski areaFree

• Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation

  Newry · Open to children and adults with a variety of disabilities

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics Maine

  South Portland · Children and adults; Unified Schools pre-K through college

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) adaptive program

  Maine

  Para cross-country skiing

Massachusetts

• Waypoint Adventure

  Lexington

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing, Outdoor adventure, Para cross-country skiing

• DCR Universal Access adaptive cross-country skiing at Leo J. Martin Ski Track

  Weston

  Para cross-country skiing

  Ski areaFree

• Youth Para Nordic Ski Program (Weston)

  Weston · Ages 8 to 17

  Para cross-country skiing

  Nordic ski center

Minnesota

• Courage Kenny Adaptive Sports and Recreation

  Minneapolis · Programs for youth and adults; people of all ages and abilities

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports

Montana

• Eagle Mount Bozeman

  Bozeman · All ages; Big Sky Kids program for young people with cancer (ages 5-21 per third-party camp listing)

  Para alpine skiing, Therapeutic riding, Para swimming, Para climbing

  Ski area

• Special Olympics Montana

  Great Falls · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• DREAM Adaptive Recreation at Whitefish Mountain Resort

  Whitefish · Ages 5 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

New Hampshire

• New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain

  Lincoln · Ages 4 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Outdoor adventure

  Ski area

• Waterville Valley Adaptive Program

  Waterville Valley

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

New York

• Capital Region Nordic Alliance (CRNA)

  Albany

  Para cross-country skiing

Oregon

• Oregon Adaptive Sports

  Bend · Includes Ski for Life program for K-12 students with disabilities from Central Oregon school Life Skills programs

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para cycling

  Ski area

Utah

• Special Olympics Utah

  Draper · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• National Ability Center

  Park City · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing

Vermont

• Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA)

  Burlington

  Para archery, Para biathlon, Boccia, Para cross-country skiing

• Green Mountain Adaptive Nordic Skiing

  Craftsbury · Vermont youth and adults with disabilities

  Para cross-country skiing, Para swimming, Para climbing, Sailing, paddling & water sports

  Nordic ski center

Washington

• Special Olympics Washington

  Seattle · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Outdoors for All Foundation at The Summit at Snoqualmie

  Snoqualmie Pass

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

Wisconsin

• CXC Adaptive Cross-Country Skiing

  Wisconsin · Adaptive Cup: 20 and under

  Para cross-country skiing

Wyoming

• Grand Targhee Mountain Sports School (adaptive) at Grand Targhee Resort

  Alta · Ages 6 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing

  Ski area

• Casper Mountain Biathlon Club

  Casper · Youth and adults of all abilities

  Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing

• Special Olympics Wyoming

  Casper · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Teton Adaptive Sports

  Teton Village · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports

Questions people ask

What is para cross-country skiing?

Nordic skiing on a sit-ski or standing, with guides for athletes who are blind.

Who governs para cross-country skiing?

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (U.S. governing body); International Ski and Snowboard Federation (International federation).

How do I find para cross-country skiing near me?

Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para cross-country skiing program we know of near you. The most listings are in Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Wyoming and Alaska. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.

Can kids play para cross-country skiing?

Yes. 46 of the 46 para cross-country skiing listings here say they serve kids or teens.

How much does para cross-country skiing cost?

5 of the 46 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.