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GET OUT THERE! THINK SNOW! THINK FUN! THINK ABILITY!
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GET OUT THERE! THINK SNOW! THINK FUN! THINK ABILITY!
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is a non-profit charitable society focused on providing nationally certified snowsports instruction to the physically or developmentally challenged.
We believe that people with adaptive needs should have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy alpine (skiing or snowboarding) or Nordic (cross country) snowsports.
We are here to help you accent your abilities in a fun and encouraging environment.
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2022-2023 SEASON NOW CONCLUDED
With another successful season behind us, we are grateful to everyone who contributed. This season we had more than 100 dedicated, enthusiastic instructors and were able to help more participants experience and enjoy both Alpine and Nordic snow sports on Mt. Washington than ever before.
Veterans and First Responders Ski Retreat
APPLICATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM FOR THIS SEASON WILL OPEN SOON.
TENTATIVE DATE: 4 – 9 FEBRUARY 2024
Wanted: Volunteer instructors.
We are looking for new Volunteer Instructors, spread the word if you or anyone you know would like to join our wonderful team. Click for more info.
News & Events
Veterans and First Responders Ski Retreat (Tentatively Feb 4 – 9, 2024)
Veterans and First Responders Ski RetreatApplications for the program for this season will open soon. Tentative Date: 4- 9 February 2024 This new annual event hosted by Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snow sports (VISAS) and Mount Washington Alpine Resort on...
2023 WestJet Gift of Flight Winners
Congratulations to our 2023 WestJet Gift of Flight Winners, Elizabeth Norm and Kristopher May!
2nd Prize – 2023-2024 MtWashington 6IXPAK: Jamie Edwards
3rd Prize – $500 Gift Certificate from Alternative Groove in Nanaimo: Michele Asada
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported us this season.
2023 Annual General Meeting
Our annual general meeting provides both the detailed information about our (now concluded) 2022-2023 season, as well as the guidelines for how we will approach the next season. Whether you are an instructor, a participant, or a caregiver, this meeting will have information relevant to you and your relationship with VISAS.
Who Are We?
We are a non-profit organization focused on providing nationally certified instructors to assist physically or cognitively challenged people. We offer instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. VISAS will provide all adaptive equipment and if you have your own, then we can help you rock it.
Our volunteer instructors are certified nationally with the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). Many are also members of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) and the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI).
Our volunteer group consists of 100+ Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard instructors, all dedicated to bringing the mountain experience to people with diverse abilities.