Last updated: 2026 update →
NSCD Aligned • Live Event Coverage

⛷️ Adaptive Skiing

SUDS adaptive skiing programs give servicemembers access to alpine and cross-country skiing through specialized adaptive equipment and NSCD-aligned instruction. Winter sports are among the most popular SUDS offerings.

Why Adaptive Skiing

The Therapeutic Power of Adaptive

Winter sports challenge balance, coordination and confidence. The mountain environment and the speed of skiing are exhilarating — many participants call their first run down the slope a life-changing experience.

SUDS adaptive skiing events are documented with full sports video coverage. Participants, families and the broader adaptive sports community can watch event highlights online — celebrating every milestone on the road to recovery.

Other SUDS Sports Programs

Program Benefits

  • Adaptive ski equipment provided
  • NSCD-aligned instruction
  • Annual winter sports events
  • Live sports coverage & slope video highlights
  • Beginner through advanced programs
2026 UPDATE

Adaptive Skiing — What's New in 2026

Winter 2026–27 ski season events are being planned in Colorado and Utah. Early registration opens October 2026.