Telluride Helps Expand Disabled Athletes' Horizons

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is gearing up to host the annual Expand Your Horizons ski camp for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders with physical disabilities Feb. 2-5 at Telluride resort.

The camp, which has been run every winter since 2001, has opened new doors for a number of disabled athletes, allowing them to explore alternative techniques, ski/ride diverse terrain, try new activities (racing, bumps, powder), learn from video feedback, and share the experience.

Among the events scheduled for the ninth go-round of the Expand Your Horizons camp is four days of advanced-level alpine instruction with representatives from the U.S. Paralympic Alpine Ski Team, video analysis and one-on-one feedback, a mid-camp Level 1 race, and a dinner with motivational speaker Jeff Evans (the sighted guide for blind mountaineer and competitive skier Erik Weihenmayer), who will present his new film "Blindsight."

The camp costs $800 and covers lodging (double occupancy), lift tickets, coaching, video analysis, après-ski events and most meals. A limited number of scholarships is available; contact Telluride Adaptive Sports Program for applications. The camp is limited to 20 participants so advance registration is a must.

Alpine ski and snowboard rentals are included in camp fee and adaptive equipment is available for rent with advance notice.