SEASONAL ACTIVITIES > WINTER PROGRAMS > Skiing & Snowboarding
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports started as a small ski program in southeastern Vermont in 1987. Since then our Snowsports program has grown to be the largest in the State, currently offering skiing and snowboarding at Pico Mountain, Sugarbush Resort and Bolton Valley. We also assist other resorts to help make accomodations when possible.
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 26th 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. Bolton Valley has evening sessions by special arrangement.
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.
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.
2009-2010 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 |
| 5 FULL DAYS |
$400.00 |
| 5 HALF DAYS |
$250.00 |
| "TINY TURNS" (3-5 yr. olds only) |
1.5 hour lesson - $40.00 |
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 |
Contact your local Coordinator for Pricing |
| NON-SCHOOL GROUPS |
$40.00 for 1/2 Day Lesson
$60 for Full Day Lesson
|
RENTAL EQUIPMENT (PER DAY)
Renters will be required to show basic knowledge of equipment.
| TYPE |
PRICE |
| Alpine Equipment Rental |
$10.00 |
|
Adaptive Equipment Rental
Must give references and show competence to rent Adaptive Equipment
|
$40.00 |
• A credit card number is REQUIRED for all reservations
• Cancellation Policy: Please call to cancel with more than 24 hours notice! If you cancel 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. |
