Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
Once you completed the Participant Registration Form, please allow 3 days for us to process. Then you must call Ski Sundown's Welcome Center to reserve and book your lesson or program: (860) 379-7669 ext. 211
Be sure to discuss participation in sports lessons with Summit Adaptive Sports with your (your family member's) physician and receive a recommendation to participate prior to starting with us each season.
Lesson Information for the 2024-2025 Season at Ski Sundown will be available soon:
We offer two types of lesson packages for skiers and snowboarders, see details below:
- Individual
- Multi-Lesson (5 week package, called Summit Explorers for weekend packages and Club Summit for midweek packages).
Individual Adaptive Lesson Package
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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2 ½ hours of private instruction (includes time for equipment fitting)
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Adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment
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Lift ticket
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Handicap parking is available on the left and right of the main footbridge entrance.
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You can also purchase a lift ticket for one person accompanying adaptive lesson participant.
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LESSONS ARE OFFERED:
Weekends: Saturday and Sundays 9:30 am & 1:00 pm
Midweek:
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Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm
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Thursday 3:00 pm
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Thursday 5:30pm reserved for special programs or by request only
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Midweek mornings & midweek holidays by request
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TICKET, LESSON & EQUIPMENT BUNDLE
Individual Lesson Package Prices
PRIVATE ADAPTIVE PACKAGE:
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2 ½ hours
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Price: Midweek TBA, Weekend TBA
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For ages 4+. Any skill level. Includes 2 ½ hour private lesson, adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard (by request) equipment, and lift ticket. Handicap parking is available.
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ACCOMPANYING ADAPTIVE PARTICIPANT TICKET:
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Price: Midweek TBA, Weekend TBA
Valid for all lifts when accompanying lesson. Limited to one participant.
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Maximum of 5 Individual Lesson Packages per participant/season, additional requests will be placed on waitlist.
Multi-Lesson Adaptive Program Packages
OFFERED WEEKDAYS (Club Summit) & WEEKENDS (Summit Explorers):
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2½ hour semi-private lesson scheduled over 5 weeks for approved Summit Adaptive Sports skiers.
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For ages 4+. Skiers and Snowboarders (by request). Includes rental equipment, if needed.
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Students will enjoy learning and skiing in a more independent setting, guided by adaptive instructors.
Summit Adaptive Scholarship Program
Summit Adaptive Sports is pleased to offer scholarships to veterans and those with financial need. They are made possible by grants and generous donors. Scholarship applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until our scholarship funds are depleted. If you are interested in applying please complete a Scholarship Application (in addition to the Participant Registration Form) and our independent review committee will contact you. The Scholarship Application can be found in our How to Participate section.
Currently Full
Club Summit Weekday Program
SESSION 1
DAYS
2024 -2025 season information will be available soon.
DATES
TIMES
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb. 1
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm; 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm; 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Evenings: Special Programs or by request.
Midweek Morning Lessons and Midweek Holidays by request.
SESSION 2
DAYS
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
DATES
Feb. 12, 19, 26 Mar. 4, 11
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar. 6
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar. 7
TIMES
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm; 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm; 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Evenings: Special Programs or by request
Midweek Morning Lessons and Midweek Holidays by request.
PRICES
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5x 4 hour lift pass & lesson: $TBA
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*Passholder lesson: $TBA
*Season passholder or midweek 12-week passholder
Summit Explorers Weekend Program
SESSION 1
DAYS
Saturdays
Sundays
2024 -2025 season information will be available soon.
DATES
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
TIMES
9:30 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
9:30 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
SESSION 2
DAYS
Saturdays
Sundays
DATES
Feb. 10, 17, 24 Mar. 2, 9
Feb. 11, 18, 25 Mar. 3, 10
TIMES
9:30 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
9:30 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
PRICES
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5x 4 hour lift pass & lesson: $TBA
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*Passholder lesson: $TBA
*Season passholder or midweek 12-week passholder
KNOW THE CODE
Your Responsibility Code
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Skiing and snowboarding are dynamic, fluid sports of motion in a winter environment that requires constant awareness and judgment by skiers or snowboarders to overcome the inherent risks of the sport. Ski Sundown is committed to skiing or snowboarding safety and expects all skiers or snowboarders who choose to ski or snowboard at Ski Sundown to follow Your Responsibility Code listed below and other posted rules and regulations that are designed to make a visit to Ski Sundown a great experience for everyone.
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Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
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People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
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Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
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Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
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You must prevent runaway equipment.
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Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
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Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
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You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
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Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
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Have Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at summitadaptivesports@gmail.com