Foresight Blind Ski Guides
Foresight is a nonprofit organization that provides ski guides to individuals who are blind or visually impaired and wish to ski or snowboard without partaking in lessons.
Vail Veterans Program
Created by Cheryl Jensen, the mission of the Vail Veterans program is to provide recent US military veterans the opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard while focusing on their abilities, not disabilities; the program offers a positive transition into life with their new disability.
Go to www.vailveteransprogram.com for more information
Small Champions
Small Champions is a grass roots charitable foundation providing sports programs for children with disabilities residing in Eagle County. The Small Champions program introduces a wide variety of sports to each of its participants including skiing and snowboarding. The Vail Adaptive Program provides private lessons throughout the season for these children where they can learn new skills, gain confidence and develop meaningful and lasting relationships with their instructors and fellow participants.
Go to http://www.smallchampions.org/ for more information.
Project Victory
Project Victory was established to provide recreational education to troubled youth in order to develop strength and skills needed to lead a productive adult life. Through relationships with Vail Ski and Snowboard School instructors, participants learn not only to ski and snowboard, but also skills that promote trust, teamwork, responsibility, and respect for others. Project Victory began in 1997 with fifteen middle school students from Denver, Colorado and continues nearly thirteen years later encouraging self-esteem, confidence and accomplishment.
For more information, contact the Vail Adaptive Program at (970) 754-3264 or vailadaptiveprogram@vailresorts.com.