Adaptive skiing is an inclusive sport that adapts to each person’s needs and abilities. Thanks to specialized equipment, everyone can enjoy the thrill of skiing.
Committed to providing a memorable experience for all, the industry is collaborating with Kéroul1 to assess the accessibility of Quebec’s ski areas and advise managers on how to improve the experience offered.
Approximately 40 ski areas were visited in 2024 and 2025. A description of the equipment and services offered, along with an accessibility rating, is presented here:
View the document: Experience the Mountains Your Way.
1 As the primary point of contact for the Quebec Ministry of Tourism on accessibility matters, Kéroul is a non-profit organization dedicated to making tourism and culture accessible to people with disabilities. To learn more about the accessibility of Quebec’s ski areas and other tourist attractions, visit keroul.qc.ca.
There are also organizations that specialize in hosting and organizing adapted outdoor activities. One such organization is the Adapted Sports Foundation, which helps people with disabilities live life to the fullest and thrive through active participation in skiing and snowboarding, for both recreational and competitive purposes, while fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction among volunteers and instructors.
Skiing is an accessible sport for people with physical or intellectual disabilities. Downhill skiing is available to people with visual or hearing impairments (partial or total) or cognitive impairments, as well as to amputees, paraplegics, and people with impaired coordination, balance, or mobility, to name just a few.
Thanks to certified instructors and the use of adapted equipment, everyone can enjoy the joys of winter in Quebec’s ski areas.
Several regional organizations also organize memorable days; here are a few examples:
Several regional organizations also host memorable events; here are a few examples:
An unforgettable ski trip at age 93
Adaptive skiing opens the slopes to people with disabilities in Chaudière-Appalaches
