Winter
Sports Program
We offer a variety of adaptive activities tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring every participant can experience the joy of winter sports with confidence and independence. Our focus is safety, fun, and learning!
Learn more about each snowport discipline we offer below or register by clicking the button below!
SNOWSPORT DISCIPLINES
TYPES OF SLIDING
Two-Track Skiing
Three-Track Skiing
Four-Track Skiing
Mono-Skiing
Bi-Skiing
Snowboarding
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Feel free to explore each of types of adaptive sliding we provide. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? No worries! Just choose the closest option, and we’ll collaborate to create tailored just for you. Let’s make it happen together!
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A completed student participant form is needed for all students before their lesson and every student at the start of a new season. The WAS application is designed to give us the information we need to match you with appropriate instructors. We are unable to take reservations for a class without an up-to-date participant form on file.
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Half Day Lesson (One Session) - $60
Morning Session: 10:00-12:30
Afternoon Session: 1:30-4:00
Full Day Lesson (Two Sessions) - $100
Full Day: 10:00-4:00 with an on your own lunch break from 12:30-1:30
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We invite you to explore the Kim Wesdock Scholarship designed to help all individuals access the mountains despite financial barriers. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the beauty and adventure of the outdoors, and we’re here to support you on that journey!
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All lessons include lift ticket, equipment, and private instruction, typically with a minimum of two instructors.
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WAS has around one hundred highly-trained volunteer instructors. Over two-thirds of the instructors are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America or the American Association of Snowboard Instructors.
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Both of these MUST be filled out once you are scheduled and before we can hit the slopes with you. These must be filled out every season!
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The WAS Hut is located in lot 2. This is the parking lot that is below the rentals and Edge Restaurant building. The Hut is located on the crosstrail slope. If you drive on a bridge going over a ski slope you have driven too far! If the gate is closed to the parking lot, please call The Hut phone number (434) 277-3408 and we will send someone out to let you in.
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Morning lessons are 10:00-12:30 and afternoon lessons are 1:30-4:00. Full day lessons are 10:00-4:00 with an on-your-own lunch from 12:30-1:30.
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Yes, we have restrooms/ changing areas available as needed.
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Family members are welcome to hang out in the hut during the lesson. This space is also nice for family members to watch the lesson from as we have a pretty good view of the learning area and a part of Dobie.
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Long underwear top
Long underwear bottom
Ski socks
Waterproof boots
Snow pants *
Snow Jacket *
Fleece or hoodless crewneck (to go under jacket on a cold day)
Helmet *
Goggles *
Scarf or balaclava *
Gloves (waterproof, not fabric) *
Snack/ water bottle
A smile
* Items we have at the WAS Hut that you can borrow