Adaptive Ski Lessons | New Hartford, CT | Ski Sundown

Inclusive adventure awaits

Summit Adaptive Sports is a nonprofit providing ski and snowboard lessons to individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities. PSIA-trained adaptive volunteers offer one-on-one instruction tailored to each participant’s goals, abilities, and learning style.

Lesson Categories: hearing/visual impairments, developmental disabilities, three- and four-track for mobility impairments, and sit, mono, and bi-skiing. Lessons are available weekends and select weekdays by advance reservation only.

How to Participate:
1. Visit summitadaptive.org to complete your registration form and waiver.
2. Once approved, call the Ski Sundown Welcome Center at (860) 379-7669 ext. 211 to book your lesson. Reservations are charged in full at booking; no refunds issued. Rescheduling is free up to 48 hours in advance; a $25 fee applies within 48 hours.

Financial Assistance: Sponsorships are available for families in need. Email summitadaptivesports@gmail.com to learn more.

Private Adaptive Lesson

  • 2 ½ hours of instruction (w/ equipment fitting)
  • Adaptive and/or standard ski/sb equip.
  • Lift ticket

Tues/Weds/Thurs: 3PM, 5:30PM
Weekends/Holidays*: 9:30AM, 1PM

Handicap parking available. Ticket available for purchase for one accompaning adult.

TICKET, LESSON, & Equipment BUNDLE

Lesson Prices

Package Type
Details
Weekday Prices
Sat/Sun/Hol* Prices
Private Lesson Pkg - 4 Hour Ticket
For ages 4+, any skill level. Includes 2 1/2 hour private lesson, adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment, and 4 hour lift ticket.
95
125
Private Lesson Pkg - 8 Hour Ticket
For ages 4+, any skill level. Includes 2 1/2 hour private lesson, adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment, and 8 hour lift ticket.
103
133
Accompanying Participant Ticket
Valid for all lifts when accompanying lesson. Limited to one participant.
40
50

*Holidays: Dec. 28-31, 2026; Jan. 1, 18; Feb. 15-16, 2027.

For Veterans and Active Military

Free Adaptive Lesson!

Veterans and active members of the Armed Services who have permanent disabilities are elegible for participation in the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program.  This program offers participants a free skiing or snowboarding lesson with adaptive equipment and coaching. Sponsorship is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Move United. For more information, visit summitadaptive.org.