We offer adaptive ski and snowboard lessons to individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities. Our trained staff can work with those who are hearing or visually impaired, those with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and/or those with physical disabilities. All lessons are private with one or two instructors/coaches to better meet specific needs.
Adaptive Lessons
Adaptive Lessons for Ages 4 & Up
Overview
| Adaptive Lessons | Lesson Price | Lesson Price w/ Rentals |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour Lesson 1 Instructor | $90 Lesson Only | $120 Lesson & Rental Package |
| 2-Hour Lesson 1 Instructor | $180 Lesson Only | $210 Lesson & Rental Package |
| 2-Hour Lesson 2 Instructors | $280 Lesson Only | - |
Reservations are required so we can coordinate the best lesson opportunity to fit your needs. Adaptive equipment is included, be sure to request equipment when you make your reservation. Please contact us at (518) 251-4804 or send us an email to book.
Lift tickets are not included with lesson booking, please book your lift tickets prior to booking your lesson. New York Access Passholders can get a complimentary lift ticket! Learn more here.
Reservation Policy
- All purchases are final.
- Participants must be within the determined Lesson/Program age range at the start of the Lesson/Program.
- Reservation cancellations made more than 72 hours before the scheduled start date will incur a cancellation fee: $15 for adult/youth group day lessons and $45 for private lessons. The remaining balance will be refunded to the original form of payment.
- Reservations canceled within 72 hours of the start date are non-refundable. Instead, you will receive a credit of the full value of your reservation, minus a cancellation fee ($15 for adult/youth group lessons and $45 for private lessons), towards the same Group/Private Lesson on another day. Credit requests must be submitted by the close of business on the day before the scheduled lesson. Credits are valid for one year from the issue date.
- Cancellation fees will apply per person/per reservation/per activity.
- No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made on the day of the scheduled lesson.
- A refund or credit will NOT be issued if a participant arrives late for their lesson start time.
All Lesson/Program participants or participant guardians must electronically sign the Day and Multi-Week Lesson/Program Agreement. If purchasing online, you’ll be presented with the Day and Multi-Week Lesson/Program Agreement prior to checkout. Upon finalizing your first reservation this snow season by phone, you will receive an email with a link to sign this document electronically.
You will receive the program check-in time and location in your confirmation email. Programs are in session every day the Snowsports School is open, regardless of weather conditions. During inclement weather, we will take indoor breaks as necessary.
SnowSports Ability Chart
Ability levels are rough approximations of the student’s skills and allow us to group students of a similar level for lessons. When booking your lesson, select the level that best describes your ability level.
SKI
- Level 1, First Time – I’m a first time skier who is brand new to the sport.
- Level 2, Second Time – I’ve skied before, but still learning to make turns.
- Level 3, Novice – I can turn my skis with control in both directions on easy green terrain.
- Level 4, Intermediate – I am developing parallel turns on intermediate blue terrain.
- Level 5, Advanced – I can make controlled parallel turns on expert black diamond terrain.
SNOWBOARD
- Level 1, First Time – I’m a first time snowboarder who is brand new to the sport.
- Level 2, Second Time – I’ve snowboarded before, but still learning to make turns.
- Level 3, Novice – I can traverse and link turns on easy green terrain.
- Level 4, Intermediate – I can make controlled turns on intermediate blue terrain.
- Level 5, Advanced – I can make controlled turns on expert black terrain.
Access Pass
For Eligible New York State Residents with Permanent Disabilities.
Gore offers complimentary admissions to anyone possessing an eligible New York State Access Pass.
Learn about information on the New York State Pass:
GORE MOUNTAIN
Summer: Complimentary Scenic Gondola Skyride provided
Winter: The Olympic Authority offers complimentary skiing/riding for New York State Residents with disabilities who are holders of a valid New York State ACCESS PASS. The ACCESS PASS can be used to obtain either a daily lift/trail ticket or a season pass for Whiteface, Gore, or Belleayre, or for cross country skiing at Mount Van Hoevenberg.
To use your NYS ACCESS PASS to obtain your complimentary day ticket or season pass, please go to any ticket window and present the following:
- For those 18 and older, your ACCESS PASS along with a New York State Driver or Non-Driver ID;
- For those under the age of 18, your ACCESS PASS and your laminated photo pass along with your scannable plastic card.
Guide/Companion Tickets
It is the policy of the Olympic Authority to offer one complimentary guide/companion ticket per day to any adaptive skier/rider who has an ACCESS PASS and who needs the assistance of a guide/companion while skiing/riding. A guide/companion ticket can be obtained at any ticket window with the presentation of your ACCESS PASS. The guide/companion must be assisting the adaptive skier/rider and must ski/ride with the ACCESS PASS holder at all times. Misuse of the guide/companion ticket may result in revocation of the privileges of complimentary ACCESS PASS skiing/riding.
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