Winter has arrived in the Sea to Sky, and with it comes another exciting season of adaptive snowsports at Whistler Blackcomb. Thanks to strong community support and a valued long-term partnership with Whistler Blackcomb with support from Vail Resorts Epic Promise Program, adaptive snowsports continue to grow and thrive in our region. Together, we’re proud to help ensure that people with disabilities and neurodiversity can enjoy the mountains with confidence, independence, and community.
Learning and Playing on the Mountain
Whether you’re trying adaptive snowsports for the first time or looking to build your skills, our dedicated on-mountain Jeff Harbers Adaptive Sports Centre, located at Olympic Station on Whistler Mountain, is your fully accessible home base. It’s a welcoming place to get ready, get fitted with equipment, meet your instructors, take breaks and use the centre’s two accessible washrooms.
The Centre houses all of our adaptive snowsports equipment, from sit-skis to outriggers for 3-track and 4-track skiing, plus radio headsets that support instruction for people with visual impairments. Our Canadian Adaptive Snowsports certified instructors use adaptive coaching approaches tailored to participants with cognitive disabilities and neurodiversity, offering clear communication, structured progression, and individualized support to help each person feel confident and successful. Whether you’re learning to ski independently or exploring the mountain with the support of a guide, friends, or family, we’re here to help you make the most of your time on snow.
How to Get Involved
Group and private lessons with Whistler Blackcomb Adaptive Ski & Ride: Open to all international and local guests of Whistler Blackcomb Resort delivered by Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADs) certified instructors. For more information visit
For more booking info click the button below or to speak to an operator call 1-800-766-0449 selecting option 6 for Whistler Ski School Lessons.
Local community program: Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society also runs a 12-week Alpine Community program exclusively for local residents, offering additional subsidies for anyone facing financial barriers to participation.
Create a profile and register for all year-round Whistler Adaptive Sports programs by clicking the button to our online booking portal below:
Equipment and Access to the Mountain
Adaptive Equipment for all lessons at Whistler Blackcomb are included in the price of a lesson thanks to the support of Vail Resorts Epic Promise Program.
Mountain Pass – Anyone booking onto a adaptive alpine lesson will require a mountain lift pass. Adaptive Epic Passes are season-long passes that offer access to Vail resorts at a discounted rate for Pass Holders with permanent disabilities. For more info or to purchase call (970) 754 0005.
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