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Adaptive Skiing

Courtesy National Sports Center for the Disabled
Definition: Adaptive skiing enables skiers with disabilities to participate in alpine skiing by using special equipment.
Also Known As: skiing for individuals with disabilities
Examples:
The Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing program teaches alpine skiing to individuals with special needs.

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