[Colorado-Talk] family skiing suggestions

Tue Nov 2 01:08:22 UTC 2021

Good suggestions, Tim.  There is also Beaver Creek and their ACCESS UNBOUND
program.  This is a wonderful program in Avon, CO.  They work with all
disabilities and it doesn't matter what level of skier/snowboarder you are.
I know the program includes all ski equipment.  For more advanced blind
skiers, Foresight Ski Guides has programs, that also includes lodging and
guides.  Both executive directors of these organizations are members of the
Mountains & Plains At Large Chapter.

Bustang goes directly to Vail and Eagle County transportation is available
from there.  It is straight up on I-70.

ReNae

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Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] family skiing suggestions

Thank you so much for your speedy reply and suggestions. I will look into
these options.

On 10/30/21, Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Winter Park would probably be good. They do have a bus service, and 
> you can take a bus or train there from Denver, so you shouldn't need a
car.
> Plus, they have one of the best programs for blind skiers, and of 
> course, they can give lessons for the kids.
> Many places offer discounts on equipment and lift tickets as part of 
> their disability skiing program.
>
> Another option is Steamboat. It's further away but offers more 
> beginner and intermediate terrain. Plus, it's a larger town that 
> offers more dining and activity options.
>
> That's my two cents.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Jan Ahmed via Colorado-Talk
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> Cc: Jan Ahmed <janahmed07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] family skiing suggestions
>
> Hello,
> I am needing your suggestions and wisdom.
>
> My family (husband and two children) are wanting to go skiing. We, as 
> adults, have skied before, but our children have not.
> We might be able to meet up with someone who can assist us down the 
> slopes, but they would not be any assistance with the driving.
> We don't have ski equipment, so would need to rent and obviously, we 
> would not be driving. I think that our children would enjoy ski 
> lessons, so that definitely is an option.
> I also wonder if finding a driver is the best option.
> We live just south of Denver.
>   Here are my questions:
> 1. We are certain that we will need to rent all of the equipment at 
> the slope, which is probably more costly than buying or renting from 
> the cheapest place and trying to lug it to our destination. Which 
> destinations are easiest to get to via some type of pub/trans?
> 2. Which have you found to have the best programs for children 
> especially since we would like our children to enjoy the day, but 
> don't want to be overanxious about where they are/what they are doing?
> 3. this seems like such a daunting task, but we want to enjoy a ski 
> experience with our children. We thought about a lodging package, but 
> it seems that even lodging packages require you to have a car of some 
> kind so you can get to slopes, eateries, renting shops and back to the 
> lodge. Any suggestions on how to best do this?
>
> I would love to hear anyone's hints and tips to make it more fun and 
> less stressful.
> Thanks much.
> Jan Ahmed
>
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