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Lakes Region Disabled Sports

Lakes Region Disabled Sports (LRDS) is a non-profit program helping children and adult students with physical and cognitive challenges to enjoy being on snow. LRDS helps with recreation and fitness for individuals with disabilities in a safe, supportive, independent and fun environment at Gunstock Mountain Resort. LRDS aspires to promote understanding and acceptance without limitations or boundaries for individuals with disabilities. They have trained instructors and volunteers to work with the diverse abilities of students and love instilling a passion for winter sports and creating a memorable on-snow experience. Each year they provide hundreds of lessons for individuals physical, sensory, cognitive, and learning challenges. 

LRDS LESSON TIMES 

Morning:  10 a.m. - noon      

  •  LRAS building is closed daily from noon-12:30 p.m.

Afternoon:  1 - 3 p.m.

LESSON RESERVATIONS

To request registration forms for lessons email: ski@lradaptive.org. All lessons must be reserved and pre-paid in advance after registration paperwork has been completed.

Please indicate: 

  • Student’s full name
  • Nature of disability
  • Stand-up or Sit-ski
  • Own equipment, rental equipment
  • Season passholder or lift ticket
  • Date of lesson - morning or afternoon session
PASSES AND COURTESIES EXTENDED TO PARA-ATHLETES
Para-Athletes coming to Gunstock will be eligible for certain discounts with proper documentation either on file or provided at the time of service. These purchases can be made through Gunstock's Ticket Office/Welcome Center:
  • Half-Price Season Passes
  • Half-Price Lift Tickets, if not purchasing a season pass
  • Half-Price Lift Tickets, available daily to their skiing/riding buddy

CANCELLATION POLICY 

  • Full refund if lesson is cancelled with at least 48-hour notice
  • No refund for: cancellation with less than 48-hour notice, no-show, or late arrival
  • Lesson cancellations: email ski@lradaptive.org and call 603-737-4365

Learn more about Lakes Region Adaptive Sports here.