Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) is the Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School at Powderhorn Resort in western Colorado. We have a complete inventory of adaptive equipment for instruction. You can expect the highest quality lesson possible from our instructors.
Our snowsports school is open Tuesday through Sunday (Mondays only with advanced reservation), from December 11 through the end of March. We provide lessons for children and adults with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Ski - Snowboard - Snowshoe
Full Day: $75.00 (from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. with one-hour lunch break)
Half Day: $55.00 (from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Group Lessons (4-10 people): 15% discount given during checkout
Group lessons for agencies serving people with disabilities:
Full Day: $40.00 (from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. with one-hour lunch break)
Group lesson policy:
- Reservations need to be made at least 3 days in advance. Reservation must include the clients' name, disability and snowsport experience. CDA needs this information in advance to be able to schedule an instructor with the appropriate skills required by the client.
- CDA needs to be informed of a change in group size at least 3 days in advance. Failure to report increases in group size may result in lessons not taught in a one-on-one ratio (some clients may be in a group lesson).
- Cancellation of lessons on the day of lesson will NOT be charged. If you know in advance there will be a cancellation, CDA would appreciate the fore-warning.
Snowshoe:
Full Day: $75.00 (from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. with one-hour lunch break)
Half Day: $55 (from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
A sighted ski guide for the blind or visually impaired:
Full Day: $50.00 (from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with one-hour lunch break)
All prices include lift ticket, instructor and equipment rental.
Personal attendant care is NOT provided by CDA. If possible, please schedule your lesson a few days in advance.
We require that all our customers wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding. We can provide you with a helmet if you don't have one.
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