Category Archives: Skiing
Andy Campbell – Pushing The Limits
In June 2012, 8 years after becoming paralysed, Andy Campbell will set off from London to travel 30,000 miles around the world in a wheelchair. Following an idea never before attempted, the record-setting 2 year adventure will cross four continents and almost every type of natural environment on the planet, from seas to deserts and everything in-between. Join us in following Andy on this endeavor via his website http://pushingthelimits.com/
In the meantime, take a look at this video called “Freedom” to learn more about Andy and is pursuit to push the limits!
Special Benefit Premier Film Screening
Teton Adaptive Sports will sponsor the premier screening of Kurt Miller’s new film “The Movement” Saturday December 17 at Walk Festival Hall 7:00PM. Free!! “The Movement”, narrated by Robert Redford and Warren Miller, tells the story of 5 individuals who become disabled and rebuild their lives through the discovery of adaptive skiing. Immediately following the screening there will be the the 5th Annual Teton Adaptive Sports Benefit Raffle Party at the Mangy Moose. Music by One Ton Pig begins at 8:30PM. $5 cover gets you a raffle ticket. Prizes include custom Igneous Skis or Snowboard, 10 day pass at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Guided Backcountry Trip and much more. Tickets now on sale at Hoback Sports, Teton Village Sports, and at the Moose the night of the event. You do NOT have to be present to win! All proceeds go to the Adaptive Winter Sports Scholarship Fund. We hope to see you there!
Grand Targhee Adaptive Ready!
Grand Targhee Resort‘s Adaptive Program is ready to go for the 2011-2012 season! GT Adaptive offers lessons for people of all ages and all abilities including visually impaired, mono and bi ski, 3 track and 4 track, and sessions for children and adults with developmental disabilities. First 1/2 day lesson free for new skiers, courtesy of Teton Adaptive Sports. Call Gil Hundley for more information 208-201-5243
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Ski Season!
Welcome everyone to the 2011-2012 Ski season! The Adaptive Program at JHMR is up and running so call Ryan to book your sessions, 307-690-4774.We hope to see everyone out skiing soon. Teton Adaptive Sports will continue to offer financial assistance for Adaptive lessons. If you know anyone with a disability who doesn’t ski, please encourage them to do so. We look forward to seeing more new faces this year. Their 1st session is FREE courtesy of TAS. Nordic and snowshoe opportunities are available as well.
Ski Camp Registration Now Open
Teton Adaptive Sports will again partner with Adaptive Adventures, Grand Targhee Resort, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to offer 2 All Mountain Camps. The Grand Targhee All Mountain Ski and Ride Camp( Feb 24 thru 27, 2012) targets intermediate and above skiers looking for quality snow conditions in friendly terrain and relaxing atmosphere. The Jackson hole Steep and Deep Camp(Feb 29 thru March 3) is for advanced skiers looking to push their limits in more challenging terrain and variable conditions. For more information contact Kurt Henry at tetonadaptive@aol.com or 307-699-3554