Alpine Sit-Skiing in partnership with Whistler Blackcomb Adaptive Ski & Ride Program
Whether you are trying sit-skiing for the first time or looking to progress your skills, we have a full fleet of bi-skis and mono skis available to help you learn how to sit-ski independently or enjoy the mountains with a guide and your friends and family.
Activity Details
Season:
Winter
Actvity Type:
Sit Skiing
Location:
Whistler
Age Group:
Adult, Youth, Child
Level:
Intermediate, Beginner
Instruction Type:
Group, Private
Equipment:
Alpine Bi-Sitski
Additional Information
Sit-skiing is a popular sport for people with limited lower body strength and people who use wheelchairs, including those with paraplegia and quadriplegia, bilateral lower extremity amputations, or developmental disabilities. For those who have limited balance to hold themselves up, the sit-ski is fit to allow an instructor to maintain control of the ski. Please bring a warm jacket, snow pants, warm socks, goggles, toque, gloves. Snowsport equipment is included complimentary with our all our adaptive lessons, thanks to the Epic Promise Foundation and The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society. Group and private lessons delivered by Whistler Blackcomb Adaptive Ski & Ride Program are available to book here and a discounted rate Adaptive Epic Season Pass can be purchased here. The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society Alpine Community Club is a charitable subsidized seasonal program for Sea to Sky Residents only and made possible thanks to generous donations from indivduals, businesses, grants and foundations. To reserve your spot register and book here.
Lift access for a guide or companion:
For companion tickets for participants enrolled on the WAS Community Alpine Program please contact info@whistleradaptive.com
For all other resort companion tickets contact Whistler Blackcomb Resort Guest Services: Whistler Village Guest Services Located next to the Whistler Village Gondola in Skiers Plaza 8:00am – 5:00pm Blackcomb Guest Services (In the Upper Village) Located at Blackcomb Day lodge, next to Merlin’s Bar and Grill 8:00am – 5:00pm
Whistler Creekside Guest Services Located at Legends Hotel, 2036 London Lane, Whistler 8.00am – 4.00pm
