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WALDEN CROSS COUNTRY FITNESS CLUB
Adaptive Ski Program
Walden Cross Country Fitness Club has developed a
trail system for people to hike, walk and run during the summer months
and cross country ski in the winter time. The club runs programs for
children and adults to learn how to enjoy our beautiful winters.
In winter of 2007 the WCCFC offered two Adaptive Ski Days. Adaptive
Skiing is for people with physical disabilities who want something to do
during the winter. We had four participants who used wheelchairs come
out to try skiing with their families. The participants were supplied
sit skis and the rest of their families were offered skis to allow the
families to ski together. A sit ski is similar to a wheelchair, instead
of wheels the chair has a metal bar that attaches to a pair of cross
country skis. The parents were very excited to be able to enjoy a winter
activity with their children.
In the fall of 2008, WCCFC will be starting a
program for people with physical disabilities. The objective of fall
training is to help strengthen the proper muscles for participants prior
to the snow arriving. The program PWAD (Participants with a disability)
meet once or twice a week from the fall until the snow melts in March.
The program will offer an opportunity for families to cross country ski
with the person with a disability. This will be one of the few outdoor
winter sports that will include the whole family. The program will be
designed to meet the participants’ needs.
If you would like to volunteer or come out to participate please call
Patti @ 692-3818
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