Ski & Board Program

“Mountains accommodate everyone equally. Gravity doesn’t care if you are sitting down or standing up!”

The Ski & Board Program provides the opportunity for individuals of all abilities to enjoy the sport of skiing and snowboarding. Through this program, participants gain the ability to develop different muscles, improve their balance and coordination, increase their self-awareness and confidence, and improve their self-esteem.

Eagle Mount Great Falls provides its adaptive Ski & Board Program at Showdown Montana only.

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Participant and Volunteer Requirements:

2023 Season

  • Sundays
  • 2 hour sessions
  • $35 per 2 hour session – please see our billing policies.
  • Session I:  January 22 – February 12, 2023
  • Session II:  February 26 – March 19, 2023
  • Instructors/volunteers are limited. First come, first served.
  • Schedule is subject to change at anytime for any reason.
  • We will cancel if temperature drops below 10 degrees or other weather/road conditions require or if volunteers/adaptive equipment become unavailable.

Participate

  • Ages 6 and up.
  • Ski Participant Registration Form 2023
  • Participation Application
  • We serve individuals or special groups (such as school ski days) as volunteers are available.
  • Weight limit 180 lbs.
  • Abilities and diagnosed disability will be assessed for safety and appropriateness of skiing activities.  Not all recreational activities, including skiing, are appropriate for all disabilities, ages or behaviors.
  • Weather appropriate clothing.
  • Have your own transportation to and from the ski hill.
  • Must be able to wear a helmet – personal helmets welcome or one will be provided by Eagle Mount.
  • Must be registered, have a current participant application on file, current medical report on file and current liability release on file. All can be downloaded here or mailed.
  • Our adaptive equipment is not rented out to the public.  It is only used within Eagle Mount’s programming with qualified staff or volunteers.  All participants using Eagle Mount’s adaptive equipment must be properly registered and scheduled in a program session.

Volunteer

  • Ages 16 and up.
  • Ski or Board at an intermediate level (minimum).
  • Have your own transportation to and from the ski hill.
  • Have your own ski equipment.
  • The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must be able to wear a helmet – personal helmets welcome or one will be provided by Eagle Mount.
  • Must be registered, complete and pass training, have a current volunteer application on file, and pass a background check in order to volunteer with registered participants.
  • Volunteer Information

Volunteer Training

  • Trainings
    • Dry-land Training: December 13th, 2022. Starting at 5:30 pm at the Eagle Mount Activity Center. RSVP to (406) 454-1449.
    • On-Hill Training: January 14th and 15th, 2023. Starting at 8:30 am each day at Showdown Montana. RSVP to (406) 454-1449.
  • Please contact Shelby, [email protected], if you would like to volunteer, need training and were unable to get a spot in our initial training.
  • These trainings are for our volunteers that support all ski/board participants during the week and during our Sunday sessions.
  • If you are a family member wanting to learn how to ski along with your child or other family member in our program, please contact Shelby and we can set up opportunities for you to ski along side our seasoned volunteers with your skier!
  • Our adaptive equipment is not rented out to the public.  It is only used within Eagle Mount’s programming with qualified staff or volunteers.  All participants using Eagle Mount’s adaptive equipment must be registered and scheduled in a program session.

 

Are coming to town to visit or skiing with your school and need assistance? Download our Destination Skier/PE Assistant ski packet here:  Destination Skiers / PE Student Packet