Alpine Skiing

Often referred to as “Monoskiing”, “Bi-skiing”, or “Four-tracking”

Most commonly called Monoskiing, due to its most popular equipment configuration, alpine skiing is an extremely popular winter adaptive activity. Dozens of mountains across the US have adaptive programs offering various types of alpine skiing. People that can ambulate can enjoy four-track skiing, adrenaline junkies of various injury levels can enjoy monoskiing, with bi-skiing being a great alternative for beginners and higher level injuries, and the new tetra-ski enables skiing for high-level injuries.

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Equipment Info

Skiing has come a long way. There is equipment for all abilities, whether you are a beginner skiing groomers with your local adaptive sports organization, steezin in the park, gettin’ shreddy in the powder, or a gold medalist Paralympian carving gates.

Monoskis

Best suited for people with limited to full trunk support, and who wish to ski independently.

Bi-skis

Bi-skis provide more balance support than monoskis, and are a great option for beginners and those with limited to no trunk support. Bi-skis can be used independently or with assistance.

Devices to Support Stand-Up Skiing

Core Adaptive Ski Supports (Standing Level): Standing Outriggers, Snow Slider. Outriggers can be used as 3-track or 4-track support.

Tetra-skis

Tetra-skis make skiing possible for any injury level, with two configurations (joystick or mouthpiece) depending on level of mobility. Assistants remain tethered for safety, but participants operate the ski fully independently.

Snow'Kart

Snow’Kart is destined to people who have lack strength or coordination in the upper limbs and/or who don’t have sufficient balance to ski in Uniski or Dualski

Instructional Videos

Check back soon for more comprehensive skiing videos (we’re hitting the snow and recording it ASAP).

Transfers Transport Equipment Drills Active Project Live

Monoski: Transfer - Emily

Monoski: Transfer In - Greg (T4)

Monoski: Transfer Out - Greg (T4)

Skiing Tips: Goalie Bag - Greg (T4)

Tetra Ski - Sip-n-puff (Allie B C5/6)

Tetra Ski - Joystick (Nate )

TetraSki - Sip n Puff (Allie B C5/6) - Made with Clipchamp

Tetra Ski - Joystick (Nate)

Snow'Kart vs Tetra Ski - Green Mountain Adaptive

Human Slalom - Vermont Adaptive (Shannon F T2)

Snow'Kart and Tetra Ski - Green Mountain Adaptive

Active Project Live: Alpine Skiing

Active Project Live: Beginner Adaptive Skiing tips

Equipment Options

Equipment choice will largely depend on your level of mobility. From monoskis for people with trunk support to tetra-skis, which can be steered by mouthpiece, there is an option for everyone.

Injury Level Considerations

The various styles of adaptive alpine make it more accessible than many sports to varying injury levels. Equipment will vary depending on leg, ab, chest, and arm mobility.

Ease of Access

If you live near skiing, there’s a good chance you live near an adaptive program that offers skiing. Signing up for a lesson is the best way to get started, and many programs offer financial assistance, equipment loans, and lift ticket deals.

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