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STRIDE offers adaptive ski and snowboard lessons at 3 mountain resorts in New England: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA; Catamount Mountain in Hillsdale, NY; and new for 2022-23 Titus Mountain in Malone NY. Our volunteer coaches teach over 3,000 annual lessons during the winter to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities. Private adaptive lessons are offered for 2.5 hours and include specialized equipment / rentals. Lessons run from November to April for mono-ski, bi-ski, ski-bike, visual or hearing impaired, 2-track intellectual disabilities, 3-track, 4-track and adaptive snowboarding. Advanced reservations are required! STRIDE is an official PSIA-E member school as well as a member of Move United, a Paralympic Sports Club, and Special Olympics Training Club.
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Each mountain program has a slightly different registration process, please find details below. Lesson fees are paid to the Mountain resorts not STRIDE; we are volunteers! The costs for private lessons, equipment and lift tickets are highly discounted by each mountain.
For over 30 years, the Adaptive program at Jiminy Peak has provided ski and snowboard lessons to individuals of all ages with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our Adaptive volunteer coaches are PSIA-trained to assess, equip and teach one-to-one to meet specific goals, abilities and learning styles. We welcome individuals of all abilities!
Book a lesson:
Register online by completing the STRIDE registration form and liability waivers before making a reservation with STRIDE.
AFTER filling out registration form:
Reservation requests are by email to aryan@stride.org. Please include name, and preferred lesson dates/times.
Please allow up to 5 business days to receive a confirmation email of your reservation request. A link to pay for your reservation will be sent with the confirmation email.
**Due to the high volume of requests we are receiving this year, the number of lessons you take may be restricted in order to allow others a chance.
WHEN:
Monday – Wednesday Nights 6PM – 8:30 PM; Saturday /Sunday 9AM–11:30AM & 1 PM–3:30 PM Holiday weeks M-F AM or PM * by special request only & not guaranteed, based on instructor availability.
Cancellation Policy: You must give at least 24 hour notice. The STRIDE Administrative office is closed on weekends. To cancel a reservation in emergency, please call Snowsport Desk at: Jiminy Peak @ (413) 738-5500 Ext. #5120.
COST: $70 for a 2.5 hr. private lesson;
$130 for a morning and afternoon lesson same day;
$330 for 5 pre-paid lessons
$40 – Accompanying adult shadow pass valid for one shadow per participant to assist in the lesson (loading or 2nd hand to assist) , only valid for duration of lesson.
All lessons include lift and adaptive or standard rental ski/snowboard equipment, helmet, as needed.
**Financial assistance through the STRIDE David H. Clark Memorial Fund helps families in need of financial assistance to fully participate in STRIDE’s activities or related activities.
Where: Catamount Ski Area, Hillsdale NY
When: December – April, Saturdays and Sundays from 9-11:30 am; 1-3:30 pm
Cost: $75 Adaptive Lesson Package
$40 – accompanying adult shadow pass to assist or load, valid for one shadow per participant, only valid for duration of lesson.
For participation in Catamount Adaptive Lesson program:
Register with STRIDE by completing the STRIDE registration form and liability waivers prior to making a reservation.
To reserve a lesson, contact Gail Tagan at (860) 482-2931
2 ½ hours of private instruction (includes time for equipment fitting)
Adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment is included with the lift ticket
In case of cancellation, please notify Gail Tagan (860) 482-2931.
Where: Titus Mountain, Malone, NY
When: January – April, Saturdays from 9:30 -12:00 am; 1-3:30 pm; Sunday afternoons 1-3:30pm
**2022-23 is a brand new program, therefore no guarantees. Sit lessons will be very limited until coaches are trained.
Cost: Adaptive Lesson Package – $70;
$40 – accompanying shadow pass to assist or load, valid for one shadow per participant, only valid for duration of lesson.
For participation in Titus Mountain Adaptive Lesson program:
Register with STRIDE by completing the STRIDE registration form and liability waivers prior to making a reservation.
To reserve a lesson, contact Mindy Fairchild at mindy@stride.org
2 ½ hours of private instruction (includes time for equipment fitting)
Adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment is included with the lesson.
Helmets are required and not provided.
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If not, email: aryan@stride.org. After confirmation, click on the button below and make payment according to the instructions on the page.
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