Who Can Join?
Team Powderhorn welcomes skiers/snowboarders:
– with diagnosed intellectual or physical disabilities
– who are at least 8 years old
– who ski independently with minimal physical assistance
– who want to ski/snowboard race
Team Powderhorn provides ski race training for children and adults with disabilities. The program is for people who want to learn or improve their ski racing skills in Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS), or Super Giant Slalom (SG). Team Powderhorn believes that the fundamental skiing skills are the most important steps in developing a ski racer.
By setting up frequent, attainable goals with each athlete, Team Powderhorn can provide athletes with the skills to compete at USSA, U.S. Paralympics, or Special Olympics events as well as local town races.
Team Powderhorn athletes enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow ski racers and sharing a training hill with Powderhorn Race Club. Our coaches ensure that the race learning experience is safe and fun. Most training takes place at the Team’s home at Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
By setting up frequent, attainable goals with each athlete, Team Powderhorn can provide athletes with the skills to compete at USSA, U.S. Paralympics, or Special Olympics events as well as local town races.
Team Powderhorn athletes enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow ski racers and sharing a training hill with Powderhorn Race Club. Our coaches ensure that the race learning experience is safe and fun. Most training takes place at the Team’s home at Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
