Adaptive Programs

Anybody can try this method. This popular sport makes skiing possible for many people including those with limited lower body strength, people who use wheelchairs; including those with paraplegia and quadriplegia, bilateral lower extremity amputations, or developmental disabilities.

Standing skiers various methods including one, two, three, or four-track skiing techniques. These techniques often use outriggers for balance and are named for the number of tracks left in the snow.

A guide and/or instructor provides instruction and/ or direction.

We offer a full range of products from any of the above full service lessons to the Lesson Buddy- explained below.

Lessons typically run from 9am - 3pm. The meeting times may be adjusted to suit your needs.

*Please note there is a weight restriction for sit skiers of 200lbs

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program offers a wide variety of snowboarding lessons for the beginner through the expert snowboarder. We have certified Snowboarding Instructors on staff to ensure that your experience is safe and fun. We also have a range of adaptive snowboarding equipment to help you learn and develop your snowboarding skills.

Lessons typically run from 9am - 3pm. Meeting times may be adjusted to suit your needs.

This option is for guests booked into any non-Whistler Adaptive Sports Program lessons at Whistler Blackcomb (ie. Adult, Teen, or Whistler Kids Ski/Snowboard School Lessons). This option provides trained personnel to assist the integration of the guest into their regular lesson. This option must be used with a ski lesson and is not designed to replace a caregiver. Lift ticket and rental equipment are not included with the Lesson Buddy. If you do not see a service that fits your needs, please email info@whistleradaptive.com Due to the demands of the program on staff, volunteers, and equipment, we strongly urge you to book as far in advance as possible. Should your chosen dates already be fully booked, you will have the option to be placed on our waitlist for those dates.

We do offer bursary assistance for Canadian Residents who cannot afford the above prices. You will be required to detail your financial situation to qualify for bursary assistance. Please contact us if you would like to be sent a Bursary Application Form.

Please note the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program is a registered charity. The above prices have been set to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to access our beautiful mountains and enjoy the freedom of skiing and snowboarding. We rely on contributions, sponsorship, fundraising efforts and volunteers to run our services. Should you feel that you are financially capable we ask that you donate to our program to ensure our programs continued success. Please contact us to make a donation. Thank you for your support.

We are located inside a store called "Essentially Blackcomb". To find this store first locate the Whistler Gondola in the Whistler Village, then turn with the gondola directly to your back and you will be facing Essentially Blackcomb. Our check in counter is located at the rear of the store, you will see our Whistler Adaptive Sports Program sign. The wheelchair access is on the left side of the building (with the gondola to your back) take the door to your right at the immediate top of the ramp and follow the signs, this sounds confusing but we are very easy to find.

1. A DSABC (Disabled Skiers Association of British Columbia) Membership is mandatory and must be purchased prior to the lesson. The membership is purchased online at www.disabledskiingbc.com and can be paid for by credit card or cheque. This is then valid for the entire season. By indicating that you are also registering for Zone 5 (WASP) of DSABC, you will also become a member of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program.
2. Warm clothing, including a hat, good water proof gloves and goggles.
3. Money to buy lunch, or bring a lunch.

Please Note: Our volunteers and instructors are not able to administer medication or cater to specific personal toileting needs. If you need help with these areas please arrange to have a family member or caregiver to meet you throughout the day as required.