Winter Courses

The winter courses offer without a doubt the most unforgettable and inspirational experience of all the Back-Up courses for the spinally injured participants, carers and buddies alike.

The week long courses run in the USA, France and Sweden offer an opportunity to experience complete freedom and independence in breathtaking locations. As with all the courses it is not just about the skiing but also the social side as well as having a chance to overcome the additional challenges of air travel, being in a foreign country for the first time post injury and staying in unfamiliar accommodation – all with the support of Back-Up.

‘I broke my back following a road traffic accident in April 2000. I’d never been on skis before but enjoyed sports. Skiing appealed as a new challenge. I achieved something I thought may have been beyond my capabilities. I got to travel by plane for the first time since my accident, and learnt that severe cold need not be problematic as I first thought.’ John C4/5 (46)

The winter courses run from January to April, in Winter Park Colorado, Åre in Sweden and Combloux, France. These destinations are chosen for the strength and range of the facilities available for adaptive skiers.

 

Courses:

Combloux, France
Åre Sweden
Winter Park