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Adaptive Lessons:
What to expect
Getting Here
Arriving at a new location can be a difficult experience. We want to support you every step of the way!
❋ Finding Us
Follow directions/ signs for Gunstock Mountain Resort. When you turn onto Panorama Drive, you can follow the signs for Lakes Region Disabled Sports. Our building is located next to the tubing area and the mountain coaster.
❋ Parking
Our building has designated spots for participants to use. Please only park in the LRDS parking spaces, all others are reserved.
❋ Our Building
There are ramps at both entrances/ exits to our building. Our front door is accessible by push button. Our bathroom has additional space, grab bars, an extra chair, and a open under sink space.
❋ Supporting You
Other questions about accessing our space, please reach out!
Arrive & Get Ready
Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled lesson. This will allow you to access the bathroom, get into snow gear, and meet your instructors.
Please come right into our front entrance. You’ll be greeted by an LRDS staff member or volunteer upon arrival. They’ll help you get settled into our athlete lodge space.
Please Bring
Warm layer! A snow jacket and snow pants. Gloves or mittens. Warm sock.
Storing Belongings
You are welcome to leave personal belongings and equipment in the athlete lodge while you go out skiing. If you may need something during your lesson, please let volunteers know so they can make sure you have access to it.
Bathroom/ Dressing
A caregiver is responsible for assisting with bathroom hygiene and dressing.
Getting on the Snow
With support from volunteers/ staff, you will travel out of the building by walking or sliding. When outside, we have a ramp and stairs. Athletes will either walk or travel over on the snowmobile trailer over to the ski area. Our volunteers help bring equipment over to the slopes.
On the Mountain
Family and friends are generally welcome to join the lesson whenever possible. This Depending on the student's needs, we may ask the caregiver to stay at the bottom of the slope to help support the student.