Activity Guide Fall & Winter 2016-2017 Outdoors for All Foundation • 6344 NE 74th Street, Suite 102 • Seattle, WA 98115 t: 206.838.6030 • www.outdoorsforall.org • e: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Greetings & Registration Directions.................................... 3 Financial Aid.................................................................................. 3 Disability Key................................................................................. 3 Snoqualmie Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding.............. 4 Snoqualmie Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing...... 4 Stevens Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding....................... 5 SKIHAWKS Racing Team........................................................... 6 Transportation Pick-up / Drop-off Locations................... 6 Winter Equipment Demo & Fitting...................................... 7 Ability Assessments, Fittings & Private Lessons............. 7 Yoga................................................................................................... 8 Learn to Ride a Bike Series....................................................... 8 Day Camps..................................................................................... 8 Information & Policies (PLEASE READ)............................. 9 Calendar of Events & Important Dates............................. 10 2 OUTDOORS FOR ALL FOUNDATION Welcome to Outdoors for All! We are a national leader in adaptive outdoor recreation and one of the largest nonprofit organizations providing year-round instruction for people with any disability. We offer a wide variety of activities to choose from including: - Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding - Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing - Learn to Ride - SKIHAWKS Racing Program - One-Time Adaptive Recreation Lessons - Equipment Fittings & Ability Assessments - Mid-Winter & Spring Break Camps - Yoga Registration Throughout this activity guide you will find a number Registration Deadlines of outdoor recreation opportunities Outdoors for All offers during fall and winter. To register for programs: The registration deadlines for January-February pro- grams is December 2nd, 2016. Late registrations will be - Visit outdoorsforall.org accepted (contingent upon available space) and placed on a wait list. - Click ‘Registration’ under our ‘Programs’ tab Early Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure - Click ‘Programs or Registration’ under our ‘Register’ tab availability of space as participants are assigned to instruc- tors on a first come first serve basis. Despite this, register- - Choose the program you would like to participate in ing before the deadline does NOT guarantee a place in our program. Participant enrollment is subject to adequate Please note that for the skiing, snowshoeing, and snow- numbers of volunteers and their availability. boarding programs you will be asked to select your trans- portation, equipment rental and ticket/pass options. * A $50 deposit per activity must be submitted to secure a place in the program regardless of financial scholarship ap- * Prior to registering for an activity please read our Informa- plication status. tion & Policies section. If you have any questions or would prefer to register over the phone don’t hesitate to call us at 206.838.6030 x200 Financial Aid Disability Key Outdoors for All aims to remove economic barriers Throughout our brochure you will notice acronyms and preventing participants from accessing the outdoors. abbreviations we use to identify disabilities. Please use the Thanks to grants and our generous donors, financial aid key below as your guide. is available. Autism: On the autism spectrum Financial aid is awarded based upon our funding and currently may range from 50-70% of total activity cost. ID: Intellectual Disability We have a maximum award of $650.00 per participant per season, and may be applied to any of of our actvities. Phys. Dis: Physical Disability Financial Aid Applications can be found on our website under program registration. Sit: Participates in activities in a sitting position * A $50 deposit per activity must be submitted to secure a Stand: Participates in activities in a standing position place in the program regardless of financial aid application VI/HI: Visual or Hearing Impairments To find out if a program is cancelled or delayed please call the hotline: 206.838.4995 3 THE SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE PASS This program provides employment, services, and privileges regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age or national origin. Partners in Winter Recreation Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Do you want to learn to ski or snowboard? Depending on your skill set, there are several ways you can ski using adaptive equipment. Experience the freedom and control of gliding down the slopes. Taught by trained volunteers, our lessons are designed to meet the needs of all ability levels. Downhill ski and snowboard programs are offered at The Summit at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass. Please note our “sit” program is available for skiing only (“sit” snowboard cur- rently is not available). Session / Series Dates Lesson Day & Time Disability Cost Transportation Available? Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 / Feb. 3, 10 & 17 Friday • 7 pm - 9 pm All Disabilities $355 Yes, additional $285 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11 & 18 Saturday • 9 am - 11 am ID/Autism $355 No Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11 & 18 Saturday • 12 pm - 2 pm ID/Autism $355 No Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11 & 18 Saturday • 9 am - 2 pm ID/Autism $470 Yes, additional $285 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12 & 19 Sunday • 9:30 am - 11:30 am Phys. Dis. $355 No Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12 & 19 Sunday • 12:30pm - 2:30 pm Phys. Dis. $355 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12 & 19 Sunday • 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Phys. Dis. $470 Yes, additional $285 Equipment Selection Cost w/ tax Snowboard, boots $126.04 Downhill Skis, boots, poles/outriggers $126.04 Sit-ski (mono/bi), outriggers $142.48 Snow Slider $142.48 Pass / Ticket option Cost Unlimited Season Pass: 7 years old + $300.89 Unlimited Season Pass: ages 6 and under $88.36 Cross-Country Skiing or Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Ski or Snowshoe touring Taught by trained volunteers, our cross-country skiing and showshoeing lessons allow participants to glide the groomed trails, trek through the trees or venture out into the back country. These lessons will meet the needs of all ability levels. Looking for a little more adventure? Try Touring. Participants in the touring program will ski or snowshoe a different trail each week utilizing the SnoPark trail system in the Snoqualmie National Forest. The Touring program is designed for participants who do not require access to a lodge during their daily sessions. Connect with people who share your love of adventure. Session / Series Dates Lesson Day & Time Disability Cost Transportation Available? Summit Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28/ Feb. 4, 11 & 18 Saturday, 9:15 am - 1:45 pm All Disabilities $390 Yes, additional $285 Equipment Selection Cost w/tax Cross-Country skis, boots, poles $93.16 Cross-Country Sit-Ski, poles $93.16 Snowshoe, poles $71.24 Pass / Ticket option Cost Cross-Country Trail Season Pass: age 7+ $89.49 Touring Pass: age 7+ $89.49 Trail or Touring: under age 7 Free 4 STEVENS PASS Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Do you want to learn to ski or snowboard? Depending on your skill set there are several ways you can ski using different types of adaptive equipment. Experience the freedom and control of gliding down the slopes. Taught by trained volunteers, our lessons are designed to meet the needs of all ability levels. Downhill ski and snowboard programs are offered at The Summit at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass. Please note our “sit” program is available for skiing only (“sit” snowboard currently is not available). * There are NO lessons at Stevens Passon MLK and Presi- dents Day weekends. Session / Series Dates Lesson Day & Time Disability Cost Transportation Available? Jan. 7, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11, 25/ Mar. 4 Saturday • 10 am - 12 pm All Disabilities $375 No Jan. 7, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11, 25/ Mar. 4 Saturday • 1 pm - 3 pm All Disabilities $375 No Jan. 7, 21, 28 / Feb. 4, 11, 25/ Mar. 4 Saturday • 10 am - 3 pm All Disabilities $480 Yes, additional $305 Jan. 8, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12, 26/ Mar. 5 Sunday • 10 am - 12 pm All Disabilities $375 No Jan. 8, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12, 26/ Mar. 5 Sunday • 1 pm - 3 pm All Disabilities $375 Jan. 8, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12, 26/ Mar. 5 Sunday • 10 am - 3 pm All Disabilities $480 Yes, additional $305 Equipment Selection Cost w/ tax Snowboard, boots $126.04 Downhill Skis, boots, poles/outriggers $126.04 Sit-ski (mono/bi), outriggers $142.48 Snow Slider $142.48 Pass / Ticket option Cost 7 week series lift ticket $288.40 OUTDOORS FOR ALL SKI BALL: 15th Annual Gala Auction October 22, 2016 Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle Join us for another fun filled evening benefiting Outdoors for All. As our largest fund raiser of the year, this unique gala event will feature one of a kind auction items including top of the line gear, travel, exclusive experiences, and more! Come dressed in your finest white winter wear. 5 SKIHAWKS RACING TEAM The SKIHAWKS Racing Team inspires and involves people with developmental challenges in winter sports train- ing and competitions to enhance their lives, build self-esteem, confidence and independence. SKIHAWKS was formed in 1982 and has grown from one athlete to over 80 Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard racers. Although this program is aimed primarily at providing a chance to enjoy a success in a sport and learn team