Winter 2024-25
Winter is approaching fast and the snow will be here before we know it! Our opening weekend for this season’s winter programs will take place on December 14 & 15.
A 2024/2025 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM AND SIGNED WAIVERS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A RESERVATION REQUEST. You can complete these forms online by clicking below:
1) PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION FORM
Whether this is your first season as an ASF student or your 41st, each student must fill out a registration form prior to reserving their lesson. Students need to fill out this form just once, no matter how many lessons they reserve.
2) WAIVERS
The ASF asks you or your parent/legal guardian to fill out waivers to participate as a student in our program. The Liability Waiver is required and this is to ensure that the student or parent/legal guardian recognizes the risks of participating in our program.
The Media Release Waiver is optional, but this would allow the ASF to use the student’s pictures and videos on its social media, website, photo galleries, marketing material, etc.
3) RESERVATION REQUEST
Once you complete the Student Participation Registration Form AND you sign the waivers above, you are now free to submit a Reservation Request!
Submit a reservation request
(Book a Lesson)
Note: You may book a lesson online between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. only on lesson registration days
WHAT LESSON IS BEST FOR ME?
Not sure what type of lesson is right for you? Please refer to the guide below to determine what type of lesson or what type of adaptive equipment is best for you.
Lesson Reservations
First things first, you must submit a 2024/2025 Participant Registration Form prior to making a reservation request. Participants must complete a Participant Registration Form once every year. You can complete this form online by CLICKING HERE.
Weekend/Holiday Lessons
Weekend lessons will take place December 14th until March 2nd. The season will end with our annual Hartman Race on March 8th.
Morning or Full Day Lessons are staggered between 9-10 a.m. arrival times.
Afternoon Half Day Lessons begin at 1 p.m.
Lesson fee includes lift ticket, rental and adaptive equipment and ski/snowboard instruction. Full Day Price – $150, Half Day Price – $110.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Weekend reservations may be requested no earlier than one month prior to the Saturday lesson date. The three holiday periods, Christmas week, MLK and Presidents weekends each have a separate request day.
CLICK HERE to make an online request starting at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the appropriate date listed below. Any requests after 12 p.m. must be made over the phone by calling 518-734-5070.
2024/2025 WEEKEND/HOLIDAY RESERVATION SCHEDULE
October 29 for CHRISTMAS WEEK (December 26-31)
November 5 for MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEEKEND (January 18-20)
November 12 for PRESIDENTS WEEKEND (February 15-17)
November 14 for December 14 & 15
November 21 for December 21 & 22
December 4 for January 4 & 5
December 11 for January 11 & 12
December 26 for January 25 & 26
January 8 for February 8 & 9
January 22 for February 22 & 23
February 1 for March 1 & 2
Weekday Lessons
The ASF will host Weekday Lessons from January 2nd until March 7th. Mid-Week Lessons (Wednesday-Friday) are offered on a limited basis and can only be reserved by calling 518-734-5070 starting December 1.
Morning Lesson starts at 10 a.m.
Afternoon Lesson starts at 1 p.m.
Groups
Groups affiliated with rehabilitation, school or residential programs are given priority Wednesday-Friday. Please call 518-734-5070 to reserve. Full Day – $105.00/student, Half Day – $85.00/student
General Information
The minimum age that students can be to sign up is 5 years old. Lessons are two hours long and can be reserved on a full-day or half-day basis. Full day lessons have a one hour lunch break. Lunch is not included but is available for purchase at the ASF Lodge or Windham Mountain Club base lodge on weekends and holidays, or you may bring your own. On weekdays, you must bring your own or you may go to the Windham Mountain Club base lodge for their dining options.
After making a reservation request online, you will receive either a confirmation or waitlist notification to the email address listed on the Participant Registration Form within four days of your reservation request. The email will be from ginny@adaptivesportsfoundation.org. Please read these emails carefully. Each requested day will be Confirmed or Waitlisted in its own separate email. A separate invoice email will then be sent for the lesson fee which is due within 48 hours. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive an email within this time frame. You will get a reminder email the day before your scheduled reservation.
Please note that reservation requests are not confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Many factors go into confirming a lesson most importantly, student need, instructor availability and skill set. We do our very best to accommodate our many participants in a fair and timely manner.
On any day, ASF has the right to cancel any lesson if in its sole opinion, the weather conditions or the student’s present condition would create any risk. Lessons that are cancelled by ASF will be fully refunded. Lessons cancelled by the participant will receive a refund minus our $30 reservation fee.
There is limited parking at the Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center.
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Summer 2025 ASF Ski & Snowboard Lessons at BIG SNOW
We’re looking forward to continuing our summer adaptive ski and snowboard lessons in 2025! Check back here during the month of April for information on how to take an adaptive lesson at Big SNOW next summer!
Big Snow is the ideal learning environment for folks who are new to skiing and snowboarding. The climate controlled environment ensures consistent snow and weather conditions; and an excellent terrain-based-learning area, lessons are smooth and streamlined, without the added variables of a traditional mountain resort.
No gear? No problem! Big Snow has you covered, literally. Snowpants, jackets, helmets, boots, and skis/board rentals are all included in the price of lessons. Yes, jackets and snowpants are needed for lessons. While it may be a hot summer day outside, the slope area of Big Snow is climate controlled to a consistent 28°F.
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What Lesson Is Best For Me?
Please refer to the guide below to determine what type of lesson or what type of adaptive equipment is best for you.