Winter sports enthusiasts requiring adaptive equipment and lessons will get to try out even more sports this upcoming season with Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program now offering snowshoeing and Nordic skiing along with alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing.
“We are especially excited to expand into Nordic skiing and snowshoeing this season, opening up even more ways for our participants and athletes to enjoy winter outdoors,” Sandra Whitty, executive director shared in a press release.
RASP is a local non-profit providing adaptive equipment and specialized lessons for individuals with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities such as limb paralysis, temporary injuries as well as neurodiversities and intellectual disabilities.
“Our mission is to remove barriers and create inclusive access to snow sports,” Whitty wrote.
Operating at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke NordicSki Club trails and along the Greenbelt, program instructors are certified Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Instructors able to provide support for all skill levels and ages. Equipment is provided with each lesson.
Registration opens Wednesday, Oct. 1 for Alpine sports such as Alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing, along with newly-added nordic skiing programs and snowshoeing programs. You can register f through the CADS website snowline portal. For more information, to volunteer or donate email [email protected].
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