Colorado Discover Ability - Adaptive Snowsports School - Ski and Snowboard for People with Disabilities

Private Lessons

Individual ski, snowboard, or snowshoe lessons will empower you to conquer the mountain and increase your comfort zone.

Family Lessons

Enjoy learning together through our Family Lessons, which combine ski, snowboard and adaptive instruction in the same class.

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The Club

Combine the fun of skiing or riding with your buddies. You pick what you want to do, we'll help you and your friends enjoy it more.

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Tag-Along Lessons

Family members who already know how to ski or snowboard can learn how to assist the family member or a friend with special needs on the hill.

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U.S. Paralympics

We custom-design a training program to prepare you for regional, national and international competition events. Open to athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

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Special Olympics

Camaraderie, confidence and a shared goal of winning are the key ingredients of this race program as we prepare you for regional, state and international competitions.

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Snowshoeing

We have something for everyone, so if you like to be outside but skiing or snowboarding is not your thing, then let's go strap on a pair of snowshoes and head outside.

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February 07, 2009

13th Annual Ski Challenge Race

February 20, 2009

Special Olympics: Western Area Winter Games

March 05, 2009

9th Annual Chefs' Dinner

March 29, 2009

Special Olympics: Winter Games

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Powderhorn IS OPEN. See what runs are open.

Team Powderhorn: If you are a new athlete, a returning athlete, or a Training Partner and you haven't registered yet for the 2008-2009 season, REGISTER TODAY.

Volunteers: check out the calendar for training dates.

WELCOME BACK, WINTER! Hit some rocks last year? Gene Taylor's specialists will get your skis and boards back into rock-solid shape.

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ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION :: Adaptive Sports

Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) is a non-profit, volunteer-based
organization whose mission is to promote increased independence
and self-worth through outdoor recreation for individuals
with disabilities, as well as for their families and friends.

For more than 20 years, CDA programs have been serving
people with disabilities in Grand Junction and the Grand Valley.

CDA offers year-round recreational programs. During the winter, CDA operates the adaptive snowsports program (ski, snowboard and snowshoe) at Powderhorn Resort. During the summer, CDA's focus shifts to providing water-based recreation, such as river rafting, kayaking, water-skiing and related camping activities.