For more information Adaptive ski programs in Pennsylvania

These resorts offer adaptive programs in skiing and snowboarding. Adaptive equipment offerings vary at each resort. The programs cater to children and adults who have disabilities and/ or special needs. Book an adaptive lesson at least 48 hours in advance.

• Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton, Carbon County: www.skibluemt. com

• Camelback Mountain, Poconos: www.skicamelback.com

• Jack Frost Ski Resort, Poconos: www.jfbb.com

• Liberty Mountain Resort, Fairfield, Adams County: www.libertymountainresort.com About adaptive skiing

• Adaptive skiing uses specialized equipment and/or training to allow individuals with disabilities and/or special needs to experience the benefits of skiing.

• Skiing and snowboarding provide a sense of freedom that is difficult to duplicate in other sports. Skiing is a fantastic sport for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments in that it helps to develop balance, fitness, confidence, motivation and social skills.

• The primary methods for adaptive skiing and riding are stand-up, sit-down, snowboarding and ski bike.

• Stand up skiing includes 2-track, 3-track and 4-track, while sit skiing includes bi-ski, dualski and monoski.

Special Olympics Montgomery County

Spring Mountain Ski Area, 757, Spring Mt Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Sundays from November through March. Contact Tim Johnson at johnsontim94@gmail.com or evenkeele@aol.com.

Source: www.adaptiveadventures.org