L'Avalanche
Indoor Ski Resort
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For Our Guests With Special Needs...
At L'Avalanche, we are an all inclusive resort that has accomodations for everyone, regardless of your needs. Here are some of the accomodations we have readily available daily:
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Adaptive Skiing Equipment
L'Avalanche has numerous forms of equipment for adaptive skiing. Learn more by clicking an option below:
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Dietary Accomodations
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Allergy menus are available upon request and feature multiple options to fulfill your appetite.
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Cool storage space for Medicines
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Access to our quiet Child Care Facility
Four Track Skiing
Four track skiing is a great technique for people with a wide variety of disabilities. An individual with two legs and arms, natural or prosthetic, who is capable of standing independently or with the aid of outriggers, could ski four-track using two skis with two hand-held outriggers for balance/support, giving the skier four points of contact with the snow. Four track skiing is ideal for those with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, head trauma, paraplegia, and polio as well as double amputees
Three Track Skiing
Three-track skiing is stand-up skiing using one full-size ski and two handheld outriggers for balance/support, giving the skier three points of contact with the snow. Individuals with above-knee amputations and single limb weakness typically use this method of skiing. Three-track skiing can also be appropriate for skiiers with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. It requires strong arm and leg strength and may not be for those who have weakness in their remaining limbs.
Two Track Skiing
Two-track skiing is suitable for skiiers who can stand on two skis and do not require outriggers. Two track skiing is best suited to students with developmental and cognitive disabilities, mild cerebral palsy, visual impairment, hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and spina bifida.
Mono-Skiing
Anyone who cannot ski standing can use a technique called sit-skiing, using a mono-ski or a bi-ski.
Mono-skiing uses a bucket style seat with a single ski underneath it. The skiier uses handheld outriggers for balance. This method requires strong arms and good core strength and trunk balance. Those with brain trauma, post-polio syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries and double amputees are good candidates for mono-skiing.
Bi-Skiing
Bi-skiing utilizes a bucket style seat, similar to mono-skiing, but with two skis underneath it. The bi-ski is designed for those who use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking even when assisted by crutches, canes or walkers. The typical candidate for the bi-ski would be an individual with a mid- to high-level spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, amputees, or other severe balance impairments. A bi-ski can be a good choice for a new sit-down skier.
Visual Impairment
It’s important to remember that visual impairment (VI) is not a barrier to fun on the slopes. Skiers can learn to ski with the assistance of a specifically trained guide. For first-time VI skiers, the guide skis first, but facing backwards to the student. Once the skier is used to the method, the guide call out instructions from behind them. The key is for the student and guide to determine the best method of communication before the lessons begin.
