Anyone with a permanent physical and/or cognitive impairment is eligible for the program. SAAS has the most up-to-date equipment enabling anyone to ski.
Lessons are one-on-one and tailored to the individual. All-day lessons or half-day lessons which meet either morning or afternoon are available for skiing and snowboarding.
Walk-ins are taken as time and instructors permit.
Ski Apache Ski Resort offers discounted lift tickets for people with disabilities. Skiers or snowboarders 18 years old and over are eligible for a half price full-day lift ticket; under 18 are eligible for a complimentary lift ticket. Vouchers are issued through the SAAS office.
Scholarships and a sliding fee schedule are also available. Call for more information (575) 464-3193.
Group rates are adjusted on an individual basis through the SAAS Office (575) 464-3193.
If you are eligible and ski independently, come by the SAAS Office for a half price voucher.
If you have a helper, he/she can also ski for half price (courtesy of Ski Apache).
Special equipment: sit ski, ski-walkers, ski-bike; padding, shims, braces, outriggers etc.
It really helps us to understand our student's ability and any medical needs before they arrive, so we can be ready. Please fill out the forms below.
The Release Form is a General Liability Release and a release to allow images that may be used by the media and SAAS to promote adaptive skiing and our program.
Note: Each student must submit both forms.