WAS Winter Sports

How to, types of sliding, and FAQ

At Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, we offer a variety of adaptive activities tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that every participant can experience the joy of winter sports with confidence and independence. Our focus is safety, fun, and learning!

Our extensive selection of adaptive equipment allows us to support athletes of all abilities, helping them to thrive on the slopes. Whether you're new to snowsports or a seasoned pro, we’re here to provide the tools and guidance you need to make the most of your experience.

Ready to explore? Click on the images to the right to learn more about each snowsport discipline we offer. When you feel ready, complete our participation form found under the Register tab to sign up for a lesson. Let’s make your winter adventure unforgettable!

Types of Adaptive Sliding

Step One:
Discover what we offer

Take a moment to explore the images above and find a good fit for your needs. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry! We’re here to help. Just choose the closest option, and we’ll collaborate to create something tailored just for you. Let’s make it happen together!

Step Two:
Complete an application

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.

Click on the button here:

Pricing:

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

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!

What a Lesson Includes:

All lessons include lift ticket, equipment, and private instruction, typically with a minimum of two instructors.

Our Staff:

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.

Step Three:
Complete the Waivers

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!

Step Four:
Come Prepared

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. 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. We have restrooms/ changing areas available as needed. There is room in the hut to eat if you would like to do so. 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. Family members are welcome to hang out in the hut during the lesson. 

If you need to cancel your lesson, please email Haley at info@skiwas.org as soon as you know you need to cancel. If it is a day before or the day of the lesson, please also call The Hut and leave a message to let us know as Haley may not see the email in time. 

WAS provides adaptive equipment, rentals, lift ticket, helmet, good times, and instruction with all lessons. Lessons are $60 for a half day and $100 for a full lesson . We accept cash and card and take payment upon completion of the lesson. We also have scholarships as needed, just reach out to Haley and we will make it happen!

Please make sure that you have a warm underlayer and a pair of warm ski socks for the day. We also recommend waterproof boots if you are in any sit-ski equipment. We have various items that can be borrowed such as goggles, gloves, scarves, ski pants, and ski jackets. Please be warned, however, that we have a limited amount of pants and jackets and we cannot guarantee a perfect fit or a fashion forward look.

Not sure what to bring? Here is a possible ski day checklist:

  • 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