COLORADO SKI CAMP INFO SHEET
We’re pleased you’re attending our adaptive ski camp for beginners in Colorado!
This page should give you all the information you need but please ask if you have any other questions.
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The Skiing!
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You’ll be learning how to ski or snowboard with us in the beautiful Rocky mountains. The group will consist of 7 or 8 disabled participants, plus Access Adventures staff/ volunteers. Our group will be skiing at the incredible Steamboat resort in Colorado, with STARS (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports).
Access Adventures works with STARS to deliver adaptive ski & snowboard lessons, including a range of seated or standing options. We would be happy to discuss different adaptive methods/ equipment with you beforehand (sit-skiers can choose between a mono-ski or a bi-ski depending on physical abilities and goals).
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The trip includes 6 full days of ski lessons.
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Please try to work on your fitness leading up to the camp - adaptive skiing is not an easy sport and is physically demanding. The rewards are incredible though!
Monoski
Bi-ski
Ski-bike
Snowboard
Travel
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Flights are direct from London Heathrow to Denver International Airport (9+hrs), followed by a 10 minute transfer to the airport hotel (in a standard minibus or taxis)
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The transfer up to Steamboat resort the following day takes around 3 hours, depending on weather conditions. Transport is in a standard minibus or MPVs, so individuals will need to transfer into a seat (we can assist where necessary).
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A minibus with a wheelchair lift is available to take us to the ski hill for daily lessons.
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Accommodation
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After arrival in Denver, the group will stay in a hotel close to the airport for one night:
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Shared accessible rooms with en-suite bathrooms (2 per room)
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Some of the rooms have a shower over a bath instead of a roll-in shower
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For the rest of the trip, the group will be staying at the STARS Ranch, 2 miles from the ski resort
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Shared accessible rooms with en-suite bathrooms (2 per room)
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Handrails by toilet and shower
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Wall mounted shower bench (please let us know if you prefer to use a self-propelling shower chair)
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Catering
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Breakfast & dinner are included in the price and served in the communal dining area in the Ranch. The food provided by the Ranch is fairly basic. The group will also eat out at a restaurant in town a couple of times. Lunch can be purchased at the ski resort after morning lessons.
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Other Facilities
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Our group can also use the communal area for optional yoga sessions and movie nights, there’s even an outdoor firepit. A washing machine and dryer are available to use. Additional accessible toilets are available.
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