Visitor Drop-In Lessons
For Non-Thompson-Nicola Regional District Residents
The Visitors Program is for residents living outside of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) including other areas in BC, other provinces or international visitors.
Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks (ASSP) offers beginner to advanced ski and snowboard lessons for participants ages 6–96 years living with:
- Physical disabilities
- Visual disabilities
- Neurodivergency
2026–2027 Season Registration Begins: September 1, 2026
Visitor Drop-In Lessons Begin: Monday, December 14, 2026
Visitor Drop-In Lessons Run Through: Sunday, March 28, 2027
Some blackout dates apply.
Visitor Lesson Times & Cost
Two-Hour Lessons
Morning: 10–12 am
Afternoon: 1–3 pm
Cost : $250 per 2-hour lesson
Lift pass is NOT included in the lesson cost.
Please see Lift Ticket Discounts for Program Participants in the drop-down menu for information about discounted lift tickets.
Lessons are available 5–7 days a week
Please book as far in advance as possible. Due to the limited number of volunteer instructors and equipment, we will do our best to find instructors for your requested dates and times; however, lessons are not guaranteed. Please provide at least 72 hours’ notice when requesting lessons.
Membership Requirement
All ASSP students are required to hold memberships with:
- Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks (ASSP)
- BC Adaptive Snowsports (BCAS)
- Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS)
Total annual membership cost: $73
Membership makes you eligible for 50% discounted lift tickets. You will need to present your membership number to Guest Services.
The membership also covers students and instructors for liability insurance and is expected by the national CADS body.
Participating for 1 day only? A prorated membership is available. Please ask at the time of booking.
For full membership and lift ticket discount details, please see Lift Ticket Discounts for Program Participants.
Where Lessons Begin
Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks lessons begin and end slope-side of the Village Day Lodge, just outside Masa’s Restaurant, unless other arrangements are made.
How to Register
Register online through Snowline:
Registration Requirements
- Log in or set up a new account in Snowline
- Starting September 1, purchase CADS Membership for the 2026–27 season
- Complete CADS Waivers:
- CADS National Safe Sport
- CADS National Code of Conduct
- CADS National Minor or Ward Student
- Complete ASSP Student Medical Form and/or Physician Medical Consent
- Complete Photo Release
- Registration is submitted for review
- Registration is accepted
- Provide payment for program fees
Registration & Payment Policies
CADS Membership
CADS membership is required for participation in all programs.
Membership fees are non-refundable.
Membership renewal begins September 1, 2026.
Payment
Online payments only.
Accepted credit cards:
- VISA
- MASTERCARD
Autism Funding
Autism funding is accepted.
Please inform the office at the time of booking by emailing:
adaptivesportsatsunpeaks@gmail.com
Please include:
- First and last name of the student
- The program the AFU funding should be applied to
For more information, go to Autism Funding.
Program Policies
Registration & Cancellation
Programs will run pending registration.
If cancellation is necessary, ASSP will notify you and fees will be fully refunded.
Lesson Limits
Winter Programming — Locals: Registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 lessons for local lesson sets and drop-ins combined.
Winter Programming — Out-of-Town Guests: Registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 drop-in lessons.
Force Majeure
No refunds will be issued if a lesson or program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as:
- Inclement weather
- Power outages
- Other unforeseen circumstances
Cold Weather Policy
Lessons/programs will be cancelled when the temperature is:
- −15°C or colder
- −12°C for sit-skiers
Make-Up Policy
Due to the availability of our volunteer instructors, make-up lessons are not possible for missed lessons.
Helpful Information
Arriving for Your Lesson
Caregivers and/or parents are asked to accompany the student to meet their instructors.
First Lesson
Depending on the equipment required, instructors will spend a portion of the first lesson:
- Assessing the student
- Ensuring the student is appropriately dressed for the weather and safety
- Checking items such as gloves, helmet, goggles, neck warmer, boots, etc.
- Ensuring equipment is correctly adjusted
Volunteer Instructors
Sessions are provided by trained volunteer instructors and are available daily depending on instructor availability.
Please note: Lesson availability depends on instructor and equipment availability.
📧 Questions?
Please contact Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks for additional information:
adaptivesportsatsunpeaks@gmail.com