In 2010, five members of the Nordic Racers adaptive ski program competed in the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games in cross-country skiing and biathlon. Having successfully reached their goal of racing at the Paralympics, our team has now turned their energy towards a new challenge — introducing more people with a physical disability to the sport! We have planned a series of ski clinics this winter where our Paralympians, their coaches, and others will teach people with physical disabilities and their friends and family to ski. Wheelchair users, amputees, people who are blind or visually impaired and people with cerebral palsy are just a few examples of the physical disabilities we can accommodate in our program.
Where: Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley just south of Whistler.
When: January 21st, February 18th, March 17th (all are Saturdays).
Registration deadlines: December 7th, January 16th and February 8th at 6pm.
To register: Email your name and phone number to adaptive@nordicracers.ca before the deadlines above. We'll call you back with all the details. 
Who: Individuals with physical disabilities and one friend or family member.
Cost: $25 per person per clinic. This fee covers transportation, equipment and coaching.
Note: Fees are non-refundable. No exceptions!
Is this program suitable for you? These are our minimum mobility standards:
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Wheelchair users: Able to transfer with minimal assistance and have enough upper body strength to move your own bodyweight in a sled. Support staff do not push or tow athletes in our programs. This program is designed for individuals who spend most of their time in a manual chair (not a power chair).
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Standing skiers: Able to stand and walk at least 400m with or without walking aids such as a cane or crutches but without assistance from another person.
If you have any questions, we’d be happy to talk to you!
Email us at adaptive@nordicracers.ca with your phone number.
We’ll call you back!
We highly recommend you visit our website to learn more about adaptive cross-country skiing,
including videos about of people with disabilities cross-country skiing.
