Does skiing look like a fun time for your kid, but you’re new to it all? Here’s a walk-through of the steps to take to get your child on the hill!
One month to one week before. Read this website. Consider booking a place to stay. Read up on the program website.
At least 48 hours before, but hopefully several weeks before! Make reservations! There are two steps. Join the program at Tahoe Adaptive Sports by filling out this form. Then make reservations by calling 530-381-4161 or emailing reservations@disabledsports.net.
Before Lesson Day. Check weather report. Assemble appropriate clothing. (see planning) Start preparing your child by telling your child that they’re going to have fun! Decide where you are going to rent gear.
The Day Before the Lesson, or the Morning of. Rent gear! You can rent gear for 1/2 off regular rates at Alpine Meadow’s gear shop, or at Tahoe Dave’s.
Arrive Early!
Remember – our ski program is in its own building, on the far left of Alpine Meadows. Save time to rent your gear, and also, to walk over from wherever you park. There is a drop-off area for kids.
1) Complete registration at the Adaptive Ski office.
2) If you haven’t already, get your gear in order.
3) Lessons start promptly at 10a.m.!
If your lesson is at Northstar, you will receive special instructions.
What Happens in the Lesson
So, the instructor arrives, with a big smile, ready for your lesson! We’ll meet casually in the lobby and maybe see some other kids also waiting for lessons. Then, we’ll go out to play in the snow!
In a nearby cafe/patio, you are welcome to sit and observe the lesson, or take off for the hill.
Some lessons may have an assistant to accompany us.
Then, the excitement begins!
