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Volunteer Adaptive Skiing Programs

5/20/2018 

Alpine Skiing Alpine Skiing at Maine Adaptive is different for everyone. Lessons are offered Sunday – Friday at Sunday River, weekends at Sugarloaf, and various days at Camden Snowbowl and Black Mtn of Maine.

Volunteer for Skiing We are excited that you are interested in volunteers for our adaptive alpine skiing program. Adaptive skiing provides adults, veterans, and. Make a reservation to participate in adaptive sports programs in year-around. Including alpine skiing. Join the NSCD’s Kayak program for a therapeutic.

Maine Adaptive Skiing

How To Install Keynote Themes. Join us for a safe and fun learning experience. Two-Track – Two-tracking is for skiers with mild motor deficits or those who are visually or hearing impaired. A two tracker will use two skis. Other equipment may include; poles, tethers, tip retention device, or a visually impaired or hearing impaired bib. Three Track – Three-tracking is for skiers with one sound leg. A typical three-tracker is an above the knee amputee, but there are other people who three-track as well. The three-tracker will use one ski and a pair of outriggers. Four-Track – Four-tracking is for skiers with moderate motor deficits. Four-trackers may have disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or below the knee amputation. The four-tracker will use two skis and a pair of outriggers. Other equipment may include tethers or tip retention devices. Richie Spice Gideon Boot Rar.

Slider – Slider skiing is for skiers with moderate motor deficits or those with balance or strength deficits. Disabilities may include cerebral palsy, brain injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. The slider provides a very stable base of support for the skier and has an infinite number of adjustments to accommodate a variety of skiers. The slider skier uses a pair of skis and the slider. The slider is tethered from behind by an instructor and can be taken on the chair lift. Mono-Ski – Mono-skiing is for skiers who need to ski in a seated position. The skier must have good upper body strength and good sitting balance. A mono-skier may have lower extremity amputations, spinal cord injury, spina bifida or a neuromuscular disease. The mono-ski has a molded seat in a ski frame which is mounted directly onto a single ski.

Volunteer Adaptive Skiing Programs