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Skiing or what? (self.Blind)
submitted by awesomesaucesaywhat
My family is going to whistler in a week and want me to come. I can no longer ski and I'm not sure what else there is to do in a ski town.

Any thoughts?
bondolo 2 points 7y ago
There is also blind skiing, my wife and brother-in-law have done it for years. I am not sure what programs they have at Whistler but if you have time perhaps check in to it before you go. You might have to spend time re-learning your skiing skills as a blind person but it certainly possible to continue skiing. There are blind skiing clubs in most provinces that can probably help with advice regarding equipment, guides and training. The $1 site has a page on skiing but unfortunately it is just a dead link. Perhaps call them and they can point you in the right direction.

Tubing is also loads of fun!
Southpaw5000 1 points 7y ago
Most big resorts here in the US have adaptive programs that you can participate in. I assume where you're resort will be the same.
If the slopes aren't you're thing many also have cross country skiing areas you can try out as well.
I snowboard all the time and I know lots of blind folks that ski as well. I'd be shocked if they didn't offer it there
impablomations 1 points 7y ago
Skiing while blind sounds both terrifying and fun in equal measure.
Southpaw5000 2 points 7y ago
Oh it definitely can be. I did my first black diamond recently. It got my blood pumping
DrumstickVT 1 points 7y ago
Tubing?
awesomesaucesaywhat [OP] 1 points 7y ago
I hadn't thought about that! And it doesn't involve steering
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