Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports

Rotary Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports is a four-day program that introduces youth with physical disabilities to the thrills of skiing and snowboarding.   On North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain, participants utilize adaptive equipment and special teaching techniques to maximize their independence on snow. This program is made available through a special partnership between the Rotary Club of North Vancouver and Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) and aims to motivate young individuals with physical disabilities to build their confidence and independence through outdoor recreation. “I've never done anything that has given me such freedom!!!! I love the snow, the speed, the feeling of confidence and most of all the chance to do something that I never knew I could do - and be really good at. The program is phenomenal, the volunteers are excellent; it has changed my life!” - Brynna Corcoran, on VASS Apply for the March 2009 Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports Who is eligible? Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 18 with a physical disability. There are 6 places available for the March 2009 Rotary Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports. Apply Now!   How does it work? Participants apply to and are sponsored by Rotary Clubs throughout Canada. During the course of the program, they are billeted with Rotary host families and provided with transportation to and from the mountain, food, lift tickets, equipment, and personalized lessons from certified instructors. Day 1: Travel to Vancouver Day 2: Orientation on Grouse Mountain & 3 hrs of Ski Instruction Day 3: 3 hrs of Ski Instruction, Sleigh Ride, Theatre in the Sky, Wrap-Up Student/Instructor Dinner on Grouse Day 4: Travel Home Apply for the March 2009 Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports  About VASS VASS runs skiing and snowboarding for people with disabilities at Grouse, Seymour & Cypress Mountains making the mountain experience accessible to all. VASS instructors are certified by The Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing (CADS), following Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance certification methods. VASS has been offering programs at Grouse Mountain since 1974 and is affiliated with The Disabled Skiers Association of BC (DSABC) and The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). Apply for the March 2009 Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports Download Adventure in Adaptive Snow Sports Brochure (PDF) Contact the Rotary Club of North Vancouver