Adaptive Ski Lessons
Adaptive Alpine Skiing
Loch Lomond is proud to be offering adaptive ski lessons this winter as an affiliated CADS club. Our instructors are trained to teach skiing to people with visual impairments, cognitive impairments, and to sitting or standing skiers with use of adaptive equipment.
Prior to your first lesson an instructor will reach out to determine what adaptive equipment (if any) you will need and to establish any other accommodations you may require to make skiing a fun and safe activity!
We offer a private adaptive skiing lesson package, which includes:
- 1/2 hour of equipment fitting
- 1 hour of on-snow lesson
- Equipment rental
- Lift ticket
Cost: $100
2025/26 availability is still being determined. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop.
About Adaptive Skiing at Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a member under the Canadian Adaptive Sports (CADS) umbrella. We’re proud to offer adaptive ski lessons to children and adults interested in our community. The adaptive umbrella is very broad, and encompasses the use of adaptive equipment and trained instructors to provide a supportive and inclusive skiing environment.
VI lessons: Learn the basics of skiing and grow comfortable using a guide on the hill. Available to anyone with a diagnosed visual impairment.
3-track: A method of skiing where the participant stands on one leg and uses outriggers to help stabilize and move across terrain.
4 -track: A method of skiing where the participant stands on two legs and uses outriggers to help stabilize and move across terrain.
Sit-Ski: A method of skiing where the participant is secured in a sit ski and is guided by the instructor to make turns. Some participants make eventually develop independence and use outriggers. This method of skiing is NOT restricted to wheelchair uses and can be appropriate for others as well. *participant weight max 200 lbs due to equipment specifications.
Cognitive Impairment: Lessons offered with more support for anyone with a cognitive impairment (ASD, FASD, ADHD, etc.). This type of lesson is designed for someone who requires more individual instruction or support than a typical ski- school lesson may offer.
Curious if adaptive skiing is for you? Please feel free to reach out to adaptive@lochlomond.ca with any questions.
Disclaimer: please note we will do our best to accommodate anyone interested, however we may have a limited capacity due to availability of adaptive equipment. Max weight of 200 lbs for sit skiers due to manufacturers specifications on sit ski.