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Adaptive Snowsports – for people with disabilities

Providing support for people with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments. This program ensures there is no limit to enjoying the freedom of skiing and boarding with your family and friends.

  • Instruction provided by experienced and qualified adaptive instructors.
  • Equipment we have a variety of specialist adaptive equipment available from our rental department.
  • Complimentary On-snow Assistance a key factor in the success of our programme. We have a team of trained volunteers giving first timers security on the learner slopes and advanced riders support for exploring more challenging areas.
  • Making it easier The ticket office, rental department, main café and Captains Café are all accessible and disabled parking is available. We recognise the extra cost often involved in adaptive snowsports so we offer some great deals to members of Disabled Snowsports NZ www.disabledsnowsports.org.nz

Make a Booking

The Adaptive Programme is part of the Cardrona Ski and Snowboard School and is run by the Adaptive Coordinator. It is essential that you book in advance to guarantee the support you require is available. Please contact our Adaptive Coordinator to find out more, discuss your requirements and to organise the following:

  • Equipment
  • On-snow volunteer support
  • Instruction
  • Car parking

Leslie Johnston
Adaptive Coordinator
021-238-6470
For email addresses click here.

Lift Passes 2008 DSNZ Members   Non members
Adult Day Lift Pass $40.50 $81
Student Lift Pass $33 $66
Child Lift Pass $20 $40

Rental 2008
DSNZ Members   Non members
Mono & Bi Ski (with outriggers) $20 $40
Outriggers $20 $40
Ski Links deposit $10
Visually impaired bibs deposit $10
Helmets $6 $12
Adult ski or board set $20 $40
Child ski or board set $15 $30

Click here for more information about ski, board and clothing rental

Private Lessons 2008 DSNZ Members*   Non members*
Hourly rates $50 $100
Half Day (2.5 hours) $120 $240
Full Day (6 hours) $250 $500

Half day lessons are recommended for first time sit skiers (mono and bi ski) to ensure the equipment is fitted correctly. Up to two others are welcome to join your lesson to discover how best to provide on-snow support.

* Please note DSNZ members who make a request for a specific instructor for a private lesson ("private request) pay 75% of Non Member rates.

Group Lessons

Group lessons are available at the discretion of the adaptive coordinator, please click here for more information. Participants will need to be of a similar ability level and use the same equipment. Group lessons are not recommended for first timers. Maximum of 4-6 people depending on ability and volunteer availability

2008 Disabled Snowsports Festival & National Championships

Cardrona is a major sponsors of the 2008 Disabled Snowsports Festival & Championships which will be held at Cardrona from 27 July to 1 August 2008. This event is the highlight of the disabled snowsports winter calendar, offering instruction and coaching for recreational skiers/boarders with social and elite level events for the competitive skier/boarder and après ski in the evenings. The week closes with an awards dinner celebrating the achievements and successes of participants.

Entry to the Festival & Championships is open to all ages and ability of skiers and boarders with a disability. More information about the Festival and a registration form will be available from Disabled Snowsports NZ

Volunteer Assistance

Thanks to the support of the Central Lakes Trust, the Community Trust of Otago and Disabled Snowsports New Zealand, the Adaptive Programme provides trained volunteers who offer complimentary on-snow support for people requiring assistance to access the mountain. As volunteers are not based on the mountain it is essential that individuals or groups wishing to use this service book in advance.

Disabled Snowsports New Zealand

A national charitable organization which provides world class recreational, rehabilitation, educational and competitive sporting opportunities. Their programmes help to remove participation barriers and encourage people with physical or intellectual disabilities to get in involved in snowsports. To find out more about events, equipment & techniques, joining or supporting Disabled Snowsports NZ go to Disabled Snowsports NZ

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