Para snowboard
Snowboard cross and banked slalom for athletes with leg or arm impairments. Adaptive snowboard lessons are the usual start.
Play Adaptive Sports lists 124 places to try para snowboard in 31 states, 123 open to kids and teens and 117 open to adults. U.S. governing body: U.S. Ski & Snowboard. International federation: International Ski and Snowboard Federation.
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Para snowboard by state
- Alaska3
- Arizona2
- California8
- Colorado17
- Connecticut2
- Idaho7
- Illinois3
- Indiana1
- Maine3
- Massachusetts3
- Michigan1
- Minnesota3
- Montana6
- Nevada2
- New Hampshire6
- New Jersey1
- New Mexico3
- New York11
- North Carolina1
- Ohio2
- Oregon2
- Pennsylvania3
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee1
- Utah13
- Vermont8
- Virginia1
- Washington3
- West Virginia1
- Wisconsin2
- Wyoming3
All Para snowboard programs
Alaska
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 areaAccess Mammoth (Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra) at Mammoth Mountain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaAchieve 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 area
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
Adaptive Action Sports
Para snowboard, Multi-sport programs
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 areaVail 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 areaNSCD Nordic Skiing & Adaptive Snowboarding
Para cross-country skiing, Para snowboard
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 area
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 areaAWeSOMe! (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 area
Illinois
Shirley 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
Maine
Central Maine Adaptive Sports (CMAS)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para athletics, Para cycling
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
Free
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 areaWachusett Mountain Adaptive Ski Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Michigan
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 areaCourage Kenny Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports
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 area
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
Adaptive 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 areaMcIntyre Ski Area Adaptive Lessons
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaNEHSA at Mount Sunapee
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
New Jersey
Adaptive Sports Program at Mountain Creek (ASPMC)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
New Mexico
Ski 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 areaAdaptive Sports Program New Mexico
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para climbing
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 areaGore Mountain Adaptive Lessons
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaShared Ski Adventures at Swain
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaWhiteface 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 area
Ohio
Adaptive Sports Connection at Snow Trails
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
3Trackers at Boston Mills Brandywine
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
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 areaTwo Top Mountain Adaptive Sports at Whitetail
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaJack Frost Big Boulder Adaptive Program
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
South Dakota
Terry Peak Ski & Ride School (adaptive) at Terry Peak Ski Area
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Tennessee
Special Olympics Tennessee State Winter Games (skiing and snowboarding)
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski area
Utah
TRAILS, 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 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 area
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 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 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 area
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 area
Questions people ask
What is para snowboard?
Snowboard cross and banked slalom for athletes with leg or arm impairments. Adaptive snowboard lessons are the usual start.
Who governs para snowboard?
U.S. Ski & Snowboard (U.S. governing body); International Ski and Snowboard Federation (International federation).
How do I find para snowboard near me?
Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para snowboard program we know of near you. The most listings are in Colorado, Utah, New York, California and Vermont. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.
Can kids play para snowboard?
Yes. 123 of the 124 para snowboard listings here say they serve kids or teens.
How much does para snowboard cost?
5 of the 124 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.