Adaptive local ski club is giving everyone the chance to hit the hills

The club started three years ago as a small group of parents exploring different options to get their children onto the hill. They decided to form the club, and with recent funding from a para-sport grant, the club has been able to purchase equipment and continue its growth. Smith-Windsor said that the reactions from the youths involved is amazing when they finally get to strap on the equipment and head down the hill.

“(They say that) it’s thrilling, it’s exciting,” she said. “It’s important to be able to go fast and move fast, be physically active and be a part of a club. I know that they have a lot of fun.”

At the end of the season, the club will be sending skiers to the SaskTel Challenge Cup at Mission Ridge in Fort Qu’Appelle. The growth of para-sports in the province over the past years is nice to see, according to Smith-Windsor, and that the multiple adaptive skiing clubs across the province are constantly growing and coming together.

“It’s really great to see a community and club atmosphere happening in various parts of the province, and those programs starting to integrate and support one another,” she said.

Along with January 13, the club will also be hosting another Adaptive Ski Day on January 26. It’s $20 to register, and with limited spots, there is a cap on how many skiers can attend.

The club is also always looking for volunteers for skiing and non-skiing purposes. Most volunteers are parents, but the club is still looking to grow and are looking for help from as many as possible.

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by Brady Lang

Adaptive local ski club is giving everyone the chance to hit the hills

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