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As a proud recipient of a Canadian Tire Jumpstart Grant, and thanks to our generous sponsor, Nuway Crushing, Mt Sima is able to offer FREE adaptive lessons for the 2024/25 Season. Pre-registration is required as spots are limited!
Who are the lessons for?
For neurodiverse individuals, and individuals living with a physical and/or visual disability impairments who have never skied, snowboarded or sit skied before, or are still learning on the Bunny Hill beginner area.
| Lesson Type | Includes |
|---|---|
| One Session | 2hr private lesson (includes 1/2 day rentals/lift ticket) |
| Weekly Sessions | Five 2hr private lessons over 5 consecutive weeks (includes 1/2 day rental/lift ticket) |
| Group Sessions | Are you an organization that serves individuals with disabilities? Bring a group to Mt Sima for lessons! Email us at snowschool@mountsima.com for more information |
To book an adaptive lesson contact snowschool@mountsima.com
FAQS
For neurodiverse individuals, and individuals living with a physical and/or visual disability impairments. For example, neurodiverse individuals (e.g., autism, down syndrome, learning challenges, etc.) and individuals living with visual impairments, and/or physical impairments (e.g., vision loss, blurred vision, glaucoma, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, individuals with spinal cord injuries, etc.).
As a new program, we are only offering adaptive lessons for individuals who have never ever skied or snowboarded or have a few times but are still developing their skills on the Bunny Hill/rope tow area.
At this time, as we are a new program with newly certified instructors we will only be offering beginner ski and snowboard lessons on the Bunny hill.
For sit skiers who are tethered to an instructor, we will offer lessons on green runs after practice on the rope tow area.
The lessons are all private lessons with 1 student and 1 or 2 instructors depending on the needs of the individual. If there are 2 instructors: the lead instructor will be a certified CADS instructor and the second may be a volunteer.
The Sit Ski is for individuals who ski in a sitting position. This may include individuals with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida or individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Mount Sima purchased a bi ski, a type of sit ski that has two skis on the bottom to provides a wider base than the mono ski and greater stability.
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Outriggers are a type of adaptive snowsport equipment for individuals with disabilities of the lower extremities who walk with a cane or crutches. Outriggers help the skier or snowboarder to balance while acting as canes with short ski tips on the ends.
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If the temperature at Mt Sima is -15 degrees celsius or below, Mt Sima will cancel Sit-Ski lessons and reschedule to another date.
The weight limit for our sit ski equipment is a maximum of 200lbs
Our instructors are not able to administer medication or cater to specific personal toileting needs. If you need help with these areas please arrange to have a family member or caregiver meet you as required.
- Please advise the Snow School Manager of any behaviour concerns or challenges that may impact the lessons being positive and safe for all involved, as well as strategies that are helpful for the participant.
- Instructors are not able to address significant behaviour challenges such as self-injurious behaviour, physical and verbal abuse of others, inappropriate sexual behaviour, violence, profanity or a consistent unwillingness to participate.
- Caregiver accompaniment may be requested. Unfortunately, in extreme situations, a participant may not be able to continue in the lessons.
The aim of Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) is to give people living with disabilities the opportunity to eliminate barriers that have prevented them in experiencing the Joy and Freedom of Snowsports. Not only in a fun and inclusive environment that embraces diversity but in an accessible community that treats each individual with respect.
Shoulder 2 Shoulder Veterans and First Responders Ski Retreat
Organized by Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snow Sports (VISAS), this event provides the opportunity for veterans & first responders to return to a sport they may once have enjoyed or to introduce them to a winter sport that may become a lifelong family activity. Participants spend 3 days skiing/snowboarding at Mt Sima with a friend/family member and a certified CADS instructor.
This event is sponsored by VISAS through support and grants. Mt Sima hosted our first Shoulder 2 Shoulder event last year for the first time with great success, and looks forward to hosting many more in the future,
This year’s Shoulder 2 Shoulder event at Mt Sima will be running from March 21-23rd, 2025
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Partners/Sponsors
Nuway Crushing Ltd generous support over the past few years has allowed us to reduce the cost of adaptive lessons, and to purchase another seat size for our Sit-Ski, making the adaptive program more inclusive.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is committed to ensuring kids in need have equal access to sport and recreation. Like Jumpstart, we understand the importance of sport for the health and well-being of kids, and are proud of the work we do to provide sport and play for the community. With Jumpstart’s support, Mt Sima is able to remove the financial barrier to adaptive snowsport lessons for youth 25 and under, and support staff training for our adaptive instructors.
