Mountain Programmes

Adaptive Snow Sports programmes provide support, accesiible facilities and professional services to people with disablilities to allow them to ski and board. These vary from mountain to mountain and include qualified adaptive instructors, specialised adaptive equipment, trained on-snow buddies and concessions on lift passes and rental for DSNZ members.

Adaptive Snow Sports programmes are run by the ski areas with guidance and training from Adaptive Snow Sports NZ. Specialist adaptive equipment on the fields is owned by Disabled Snowsports NZ.

Adaptive Programmes are available at the following mountains:

Booking is essential to ensure that the adaptive coordinators know you are coming and can ensure equipment and staff are available and you can enjoy your time on the slopes.

adaptive@snowplanet.co.nz
Mountain Programme Coordinator Contact Details
Cardrona Alpine Resort Leslie Johnston

website
adaptive@cardrona.com
(O3) 443 7341 ext 733

Mt Dobson

Jane Stevens website
(O3) 685 8116
Mt Hutt Disabled Snowsports Canterbury website
(O3) 365 8348
Snowplanet Millie Clark

websiteadaptive@snowplanet.co.nz

The Remarkables Ross James website
school@theremarkables.co.nz
The Snow Farm Ski School website
Whakapapa

Travis Thiele
Adaptive Coordinator

website
adaptive.whakapapa@mtruapehu.com
Turoa Bob Williams Adaptive Coordinator website
adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com

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