Winter Programs - SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
PROGRAM
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports started as a
small ski program in southeastern Vermont over 17 years ago.
Since then our Snowsports program has grown to be the largest
in the State, currently offering skiing and snowboarding at
Pico Mountain and Sugarbush Resort. We offer lessons to individuals
of all ages with any disability seven days a week during the
ski season. The season generally runs from December 27th until
the first week in April.
Lessons are by reservation, offered in morning, afternoon or
full-day sessions and include private instruction, lift ticket
and any adaptive equipment required. We maintain an up-to-date
inventory of adaptive equipment to fit your needs. We offer
exciting opportunities for skiers of all levels from “never
evers” to experts.
Other winter programs include: Indoor Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Dog Sledding. Please call for pricing and more information. |
Erin Trapani with volunteer Lester at Pico, VT on FEB 22,
2005.
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Students may book lessons as individuals or as part
of a group. Family members or friends of VASS students are invited
to participate and, if interested, can learn the adaptation needed
to help their skier achieve as much independence as possible.
2006-2007 RATES
PRIVATE LESSONS: (INCLUDES
PRIVATE LESSON, LIFT TICKET, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT)
| TYPE |
PRICE |
| FULL DAY: 9:30 –
12:00PM & 1:00 - 3:30 |
$90.00 |
| HALF DAY: 9:30 - 12:00PM or
1 - 3:30PM |
$60.00 |
| LIFT TICKET |
$35.00 (For independent skiers w/own equipment) |
| 5 FULL DAYS |
$400.00 |
| 5 HALF DAYS |
$250.00 |
| "TINY TURNS" (3-5
yr. olds only) |
1 hour lesson - $20.00, 1.5
lesson - $25.00 |
GROUP LESSONS: (INCLUDES PRIVATE LESSON,
LIFT TICKET, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT)
Group lessons are available to schools, clubs, institutions, and other
groups – Call for reservations.
Reduced rates below are per-person.
| TYPE |
PRICE |
| SCHOOL STUDENTS |
call for pricing |
| NON-SCHOOL GROUPS |
call for pricing |
RENTAL EQUIPMENT (PER
DAY)
Renters will be required to show basic knowledge of equipment.
| TYPE |
PRICE |
| Equipment Rental |
$10.00 Sugarbush $20.00 Pico |
| Adaptive equipment |
$40.00 |
• A credit card number is REQUIRED for all
reservations
• Cancellation Policy: Please call to cancell with more than 24 hours notice! If you cancell with less than 24 hours notice you will be charged for 50% of your program fee. No call-no show will be charged for full program fee.
• Groups are REQUIRED to make reservations four weeks in advance
• Please give us plenty of notice before you plan to visit
us. Our space is limited!
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HELPFUL HINTS
PICO SKI RESORT
• Our program desk is located on the ground level of the Pico
Base Lodge ~ “The Sunshine Room”. If you use a wheelchair
or can only walk short distances you may pull between the buildings
and unload at the door to the base lodge. Someone will park your
car for you after you’ve gotten situated in the lodge.
• All Food Services and the Pico Lounge are located on the
second and third floor of the base lodge. These areas are not accessible
by elevator but volunteers are more than happy to make lunch and
snack runs for clients.
• For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to
call the Southern Program Coordinator at 802-353-7584.
SUGARBUSH RESORT
• Wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties: When
you arrive at the Mount Ellen base lodge, pull up into the handicapped
parking area. There will be Mountain Ambassadors assisting with
parking. Ask one of them to let the Vermont Adaptive Office know
you are here and need assistance getting up to the office.
• Cafeteria, Retail sales Guest Services and an Accessible
bathroom are all located on the main floor of the base lodge. Once
you get to the Vermont Adaptive office these are all easily accessed.
• For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to
call the Northern Program Coordinator at 802-343-1193.
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