A guide to accessible adventuring, dining and accommodations in the regional Rockies and beyond.
Let’s be real: winter mountain sports don’t always feel like something just anyone can try. There are reasons these sports — particularly downhill skiing and snowboarding — tend to be considered exclusive. Gear is expensive. Lift tickets, lessons and gas to get to the hill add up quickly. Ski-apparel brands are typically designed for able-bodied athletes.
With the help of adaptive ski lessons for her son, writer Lisa Kadane’s family can now enjoy skiing together as a family. These five hotels in the mountains offer ADA-approved rooms, or go above and beyond that to provide guests with an accessible experience.Jen Tweddell and Peter Quaiattini participate in the Ski for Light cross-country ski race. Photo by Alan Lam Photography.
We spoke with Peter Quaiattini, a passionate cross-country skier who is blind and depends on the assistance of sighted guides to navigate the trails, about accessible Nordic-ski gathering Ski For Light.
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