Ski & Scotiabank Learn to Ride Programs
Click here to register.The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program aim's to make snow sports accessible to people of all abilities. The program caters to a full spectrum of skiers and snowboarders from beginner through advanced. Our trained and certified instructors, guides, and assistants will help you access the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb.
Please join us to experience outdoor activity in a safe, friendly, and FUN way. We tailor our lessons to suit your needs.
WASP: Ski and Scotiabank Learn to Ride Lessons - Reservations and Enquiries For general enquiries for the WASP: Ski and Scotiabank Learn to Ride Lessons please call reservations at +1-604-932-3434 or toll free +1-800-766-0449 ext 2 and ask for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. This number can also be called for confirmation of Ski and Scotiabank Learn to Ride registrations or for booking enquiries.
Please call reservations once your on-line booking form is complete and submitted, to confirm your reservation.
To reach the WASP: Ski and Scotiabank Learn to Ride Lesson Supervisor please call +1-604-905-2071.
Ski Program
Sit-skiing (Bi-Skis and Mono-skis): Anybody can try this method. This popular sport makes skiing possible for many people including those with limited lower body strength, people who use wheelchairs, including those with paraplegia and quadriplegia, bilateral lower extremity amputations, or developmental disabilities.Stand-up Skiing: Standing skiers various methods including one, two, three, or four-track skiing techniques. These techniques often use outriggers for balance and are named for the number of tracks left in the snow.
Visually or hearing impaired: A guide and/or instructor provide instruction and/ or direction.
Developmental/Learning Disabilities: We offer a full range of products from any of the above full service lessons to the Lesson Buddy- explained below.
Lessons typically run from 9am - 3pm. The above prices include a lift ticket and equipment rental if required; the price does not change if you have your own lift ticket and/or equipment. The meeting times may be adjusted to suit your needs.
Scotiabank Learn to Ride Program
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program offers a wide variety of snowboarding lessons for the beginner through the expert snowboarder. We have certified Snowboarding Instructors on staff to ensure that your experience is safe and fun. We also have a range of adaptive snowboarding equipment to help you learn and develop your snowboarding skills.Lessons typically run from 9am - 3pm. The above prices include a lift ticket and equipment rental if required; the price does not change if you have your own lift ticket and/or equipment. The meeting times may be adjusted to suit your needs.
Lesson Buddy
This option is for guests booked into any non-Whistler Adaptive Sports Program lessons at Whistler Blackcomb (ie: adult, teen, or Whistler Kids Ski/Snowboard School lessons). This option provides trained personnel to assist the integration of the guest into their regular lesson. This option must be used with a ski lesson and is not designed to replace a caregiver. Lift ticket and rental equipment are not included with the Lesson Buddy.Price List (2007-2008)
| Full Day Lesson |
- $199 - $99 Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland residents |
Full Day "Buddy" - $55 (9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm)
This option does not include a lift ticket or equipment rental.
Schools on Snow - $25
Additional cost to parents above the Schools on Snow program pricing.
If you do not see a service that fits your needs, please contact us directly.
Due to the demands of the program on staff, volunteers, and equipment, we strongly urge you to book as far in advance as possible. Should your chosen dates already be fully booked, you will have the option to be placed on our waitlist for those dates.
Bursary Assistance
We do offer bursary assistance for Canadian residents that cannot afford the above prices. You will be required to detail your financial situation to qualify for bursary assistance. Please contact us if you would like to be sent a Bursary Application Form.PLEASE NOTE THE WHISTLER ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM IS A REGISTERED CHARITY. THE ABOVE PRICES HAVE BEEN SET TO PROVIDE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS OUR BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS AND ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING. THESE COSTS DO NOT REFLECT THE TRUE COST FOR RUNNING OUR PROGRAM. We rely on contributions and fundraising efforts and volunteers to run our services. Should you feel that you are financially capable we ask that you donate to our program to ensure our programs continued success. Please contact us to make a donation. Thank you for your support.
Private Equipment Rental
Sorry we do not privately rent our equipment.Check In Times for Lessons
Full day and Morning Lessons, check in time is at 9am.How to find our Check In Location
We are located inside a store called "Essentially Blackcomb". To find this store first locate the Whistler Gondola in the Whistler Village, then turn with the gondola directly to your back and you will be facing Essentially Blackcomb. Our check in counter is located at the rear of the store, you will see our Whistler Adaptive Sports Program sign. The wheelchair access is on the left side of the building (with the gondola to your back) take the door to your right at the immediate top of the ramp and follow the signs, this sounds confusing but we are very easy to find.What to bring for your WASP Lesson
1. Your DSABC (Disabled Skiers Association of British Columbia) Membership is mandatory and must be purchased prior to your lesson. The membership is purchased online at www.disabledskiingbc.com and can be paid for by credit card or cheque. This is then valid for the entire season. By indicating that you are also registering for Zone 5 (WASP) of DSABC, you will indicate that you are participating in a ski and snowboard lesson with the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program.2. Warm clothing, including a hat, good water proof gloves and googles.
3. Money to buy lunch, or bring a lunch.
Medication and Personal Care
Please Note: Our volunteers and instructors are not able to administer medication or cater to specific personal toileting needs. If you need help with these areas please arrange to have a family member or caregiver to meet you throughout the day as required.Click here for our registration form.