Disabled World News

Skiers with Disabilities Learn-To-Ski Event

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:17:39 PST

Skiers with Disabilities Hit the Slopes for 8th Annual Great Lakes Mono-Ski Madness Learn-To-Ski Event.

Competitive Adaptive Snowboarding

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:10:52 PST

Competitive adaptive snowboarding -- or snowboarding for the disabled -- has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past decade. With the Paralympics as an end goal, the United States has forged the way for this adaptive movement.

Special Olympics and Alpine Skiing

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:09:02 PST

The sport of Alpine Skiing made its debut as an official winter sport at the 1977 World Games.

Adaptive Ski Clothing for Skiers with Disabilities

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:08:18 PST

Providing information on disabled friendly ski schools and ski resorts to disabled people is just part of the work of non-profit organisation Ski 2 Freedom.

Greek Peak Disability Adaptive Sports

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:28:30 PST

Greek Peak Adaptive Sports For The Disabled Holds 5th Annual Challenge Week - Individuals with Physical Disabilities Soar on the Slopes...

Adaptive Snow Sports Locations - Canada

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:10:58 PST

List of adaptive snow sport locations and instructors in skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability in Canada.

Snowboarding Vacation Preparations

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:44:25 PST

The two most important considerations when planning your snowboarding vacation are the destination or resort and the date. Do you prefer less crowded slopes? Then you don't want to plan your vacation around popular weekend holidays like President's Day or around the major holidays like Christmas and New Years. The slopes will simply be more crowded around these times.

Best Locations for Snowboarding

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:37:48 PST

Most resorts now cater to skiers and snowboarders alike, but what are the best areas and resorts in the world for snowboarders? Read on to find out...

Snowboarding with Disabilities

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:47:29 PST

Snowboarding is widely considered an "extreme sport." It gained mass exposure and popularity in the U.S. during the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Park City, Utah. Snowboarding can be a difficult sport to master as it combines elements of surfing, skateboarding and skiing. Yet, these days, we're finding more and more people with disabilities on the snowboarding slopes.

Adaptive Sit Skiing Information

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:31:08 PST

The Sit-Ski was one of the first sitting position skis developed, for people with lower extremity limitations. This may include those with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, lower extremity amputations, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury or spinal cord injuries. The Sit-Ski is usually preferred by people with significant physical limitations.

Adaptive Ski Camp for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:23:44 PST

Monday, January 12th, Access Anything, Adaptive Adventures, Steamboat Powdercats, and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. have joined together to sponsor the 4th annual All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp and Powdercats Trip; an event that will combine instructor and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry Powdercat trip for 30-40 men, women, and veterans with disabilities.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Announces New Location at Bolton Valley

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:09:21 PST

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, long known for its year-round adaptive sports programming for people of all ages and disabilities, will offer adaptive skiing and snowboarding for the first time at Bolton Valley Resort this season, partnering with this northern, metro Burlington ski resort.

Adaptive Skiing Locations and Instructors USA

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:48:52 PST

A list of locations offering adaptive skiing and ski instructors for persons with disabilities in the USA.

Vermont Adaptive Skiing to Host US Association of Blind Athletes Winter Ski Festival

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:18:03 PST

As part of its commitment to introducing individuals with disabilities to the love of sports, including skiing and snowboarding, Vermont Adaptive Skiing & Sports, the only year-round organization in the state to offer daily programs for people with disabilities, will host the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Second Annual Winter Ski Festival Jan. 16-18, 2009.

Paralympics Adaptive Cross Country Skiing

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:32:52 PST

Paralympics Cross-country Skiing will be taking place at the Whistler Olympic Park located just south of Whistler in the spectacular Callaghan Valley.

Paralympic Alpine Skiing

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:18:42 PST

Paralympic alpine skiing is all about sheer determination, as well as mind over matter. There are two aspects within this sport that must be dealt with that we humans, who are blessed with sound bodies will find to be mind boggling.

Ski For Light - Skiing for Adults with Disabilities

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:51:47 PST

Each year Ski for Light, Inc. lays down tracks at a different winter sports area across the nation for a week of cross-country ski instruction, fitness workshops and cultural activities. The participation of Norwegian-Americans lends a unique flavor to the program due to their enthusiasm for Nordic skiing, fitness and cultural diversity.

Skiing in Switzerland

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:50:52 PST

St. Moritz was officially opened as a ski and snowboarding
resort almost 145 years ago.

Skiing in Austria

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:45:11 PST

One of the most sought countries in the world during the winter season is Austria. Thousands of tourists arrive here each year, enjoying perfect skiing and snowboarding conditions. The ski resorts are countless.

Adaptive Snow Sports Athletes Report

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:16:29 PST

Adaptive Snow Sports is about adapting equipment and lessons and providing accessible support systems to allow people with a wide range of disabilities to take to the snow and experience the freedom of snow sports.