There are several programs available locally for accessible skiing for everyone including adaptive programs, programs for injured and wounded and the visually impaired.
Achieve Tahoe
Achieve Tahoe provides year-round outdoor recreation activities for people with cognitive, sensory and physical disabilities, including snowsports programs at Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe for ages 4 and older. | achievetahoe.org
Ski For Light
The Sierra Regional Ski for Light holds an event Feb. 10 and a 3-day event from March 2 to 4 at Tahoe Donner Cross Country for visually impaired and blind skiers. | Register srsfl.org
High Fives Foundation
The nonprofit High Fives Foundation provides resources to help people get back to outdoor physical activity of choice including winter sports. The programs are open to those injured in outdoor sports, wounded veterans and those injured in inertia-based accidents. Grant cycles for the different programs open Jan. 1, May 1 and Aug. 1. Details available online. | highfivesfoundation.org
