Mountain High Adaptive Ski Program |
Residents Laurie, Jimmy, Gary and Kara pose with Mountain High Resort staff. |
Nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains, the Mountain High Adaptive Ski Program offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for individuals of all abilities. |
Thanks to your generous donations, the Mountain Shadows CARE (Creating Active Recreational Experiences) program sponsors ski trips for Mountain Shadows Community Homes – San Diego residents.
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Residents Carlos, Charles and Jesus, seated in bi-skis, with Mountain High staff. | Most Mountain Shadows residents utilize bi-skis, specially designed fiberglass shells, fitted with two snow skis.
Says Gloria Mederos, new Mountain Shadows Activities Director, “Mountain High is a great experience for the residents. It’s a new and different experience for them. They have fun. They have lunch together. They listen to music together. They sing. It’s a good time for them.” |
Jesus and resort staffer on the sit-ski. |
Says one Mountain High staff member, “We look forward to seeing the Mountain Shadows residents every year. They bring residents to Mountain Shadows every week – and it’s always the highlight of our week.” |
Resident Liz enjoying the day at Mountain High. |
He adds, “We take our Adaptive Ski Program very seriously. Our instructors are all certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and/or the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
“We’re in compliance with all ADA laws. Everyone in our program is adaptive certified.” |
Carlos enjoys a snowball fight. |
Sit-skiing provides a sense of freedom difficult to duplicate in other adaptive sports.
Sit-skiing helps in developing new skills and building confidence. It also helps develop core strength. |
Jesus enjoying a day on the slopes. |
At Mountain Shadows, through adaptive sports and many other programs, we encourage our residents to surpass any perceived limitations and live life more fully. |
Paul – showing us all this is why we do what we do. |
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At Mountain Shadows, through our CARE program, generously funded by YOU, we focus on the abilities of our residents – the ability to learn, to grow, to do the unexpected, and perhaps most importantly, to have fun! |
Patsi enjoys a laugh with Mountain High staff. |
“Imagine what it’s like to ski down mountains at 70 miles per hour. Now, imagine doing that blind.”
~Three-time Blind Paralympian, Danelle Umstead
Danelle Umstead’s motto is to “live the impossible every day.”
Some of our Mountain Shadows residents may be blind, or deaf, or may use wheelchairs. Yet, through our CARE program, and our many adaptive activities, like sit-skiing, we are helping them to live their impossible each and every day. |
The Mountain Shadows Foundation – Because We CARE |
Thanks to YOUR SUPPORT, the Mountain Shadows CARE program provides recreational and social experiences to residents and participants adding meaning and richness to their lives.
It’s easy for you to help us continue to provide activities like this – activities that improve the quality of our residents’ lives in fulfillment of their dreams. Here are some ways you can help ensure these crucial activities can continue for years to come: -
Make a one-time donation today by clicking on the donate button below.
- Make a monthly or annual contribution.
- Leave a Legacy Gift.
To learn more about the Mountain Shadows Foundation Legacy Society, to include us in your estate plan, or to let us know if you have already designated Mountain Shadows to receive a legacy gift, please contact Mandy Huiras, Director of Development at: mhuiras@mtnshadows.org, or visit our website by clicking here:
Learn More About the Mountain Shadows Foundation Legacy Society Please share this story with your family, friends and co-workers to help grow our Mountain Shadows Family!
To learn more about Mountain Shadows volunteer opportunities, please click below:
Learn about Mountain Shadows Volunteer Opportunities Here |
Mandy Huiras
Mountain Shadows Foundation Director of Development
Contact Mandy today to learn more about the Mountain Shadows Foundation and how you can continue to make a difference in the lives of our residents:
mhuiras@mtnshadows.org |
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