The Eagle Mount ski program is made possible through Showdown Montana



The Eagle Mount ski program began the winter of 1991 with six participants. This group traveled 200 miles to ski at a hill that had facilities for people with disabilities. The following year, a program was set up at Showdown, the local ski area. With the help of donations, Eagle Mount has been able to purchase pieces of adaptive equipment such as bi-skis, mono skis, ski tip connectors, and tether lines. Over the past years, the individuals served have grown to over six times the original group.

The ski program wouldn't exist without it's amazingly talented volunteers. Each member of our volunteer ski team is specially trained  to work with different disabilities such as visually impaired, spinal cord injury, or developmentally disabled - just to name a few!

Through the ski program, participants gain increased ability to develop different muscles, improve their balance and coordination, and have psychological benefits of increased self-awareness, increased self confidence, and improved self esteem. They actually become part of the ski community.

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2010 Ski Program Schedule - Season Completed!


VOLUNTEERS - Training
January 2011 - TBA

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Ski Volunteer Application


PARTICIPANTS
Program Dates:  January - March 2011.  TBA
Ski Days:  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.
Ski Times:  Morning Session: 10:00am - 12:00pm.  Afternoon Session:  1:00pm - 3:00pm










WEATHER CANCELLATIONS - We will not ski if the forecast is 9 or below.  We may also cancel ski if there is a severe weather storm warning predicting strong winds/wind gusts, wind chills below zero, and /or  weather not suitable for travel. The Eagle Mount staff will make the final decision the night before scheduled lessons and call all volunteers and participants if skiing is canceled.  If you do not hear from us, we are still skiing!    National Weather Service Showdown Weather Report




Community Schools

Many surrounding community schools take their P.E. classes skiing each year.   If you are a community school and you have a special needs student, Eagle Mount will provide assistance your special needs student so they may participate in the ski trip with the rest of their classmates.  We ask that schools give us a minimum of 5 days notice to arrange for an instructor/assistance.  We ask that you complete our Community School Ski Application for the student needing our assistance.  Student will follow the school and Showdown guidelines regarding rules and fees.  Eagle Mount's special adaptive equipment has a weight limit of 180 lbs. Eagle Mount provides a 2 hour session for your special needs student and will not be responsible for your student after their session is completed. 

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Community School Ski Application