Snowshoe Mountain has a long history of involvement with adaptive skiing. Persons with a wide range of disabilities participate in skiing with their family and friends. Skiing is enjoyed by persons with spinal cord injuryies, amputations, cerebral palsy, sight and hearing impairment, brain injury and developmental disorders, to name just a few. The benefits of participation in challenging activities like skiing carries over into everyday life. After a day on the slopes no mountain seems too high.
Adaptive equipment is included in the lesson.
Anyone wishing to rent adaptive equipment should call in advance to discuss terms and availability. What to Bring Warm waterproof gloves, waterproof ski pants, a good fitting ski jacket, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Layering clothing is warmer than a single bulky jacket and allows better mobility. If you're not sure what the weather will be, try going to the Snowshoe Web Site for the daily ski report. About Our Mountains Snowshoe Mountain is actually two ski areas on one mountain.