Rocky Mountain Adaptive

We're back with Nordic (Cross Country) Ski training! It will cover all disciplines of Nordic skiing: sit skiing, visual impairments, and neurodiversity.

Currently RMA's programs are based on classic skiing, NOT skate skiing.

Sit Skiing: Each winter, we have many participants who use a sit ski. These participants can require varying degrees of assistance. Some will need help getting up after a fall, or transferring from their wheelchair to a sit ski and back again.

Visual Impairments (VI): A small amount of our participants will be visually impaired in some way. During this training, volunteers will both be able to experience what it is like as a VI skier or rider, plus gets tips and practice on guiding others who are visually impaired.

Neurodiversity: You will be introduced to a few types of cognitive and social challenges, and given the tools to help assist guests who live with them. We also cover different teaching tools and adaptive equipment that can help our students get the most out of their time on snow!

• Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
• What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, all personal equipment, water, (optional) snacks, pass (if you have one), and anything else you would like for a half day of Nordic skiing.
  • *Day passes will be provided to those who require one.*
• Requirements: We ask that all volunteers who attend training are comfortable managing their speed on green runs, and are able to stop using a snowplow.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to volunteer@rockymountainadaptive.com.