New Programme For Disabled Skiers Launched in Austria

One of the first companies in Europe to provide skiing courses in-house enabling people with disabilities to learn to ski alongside their friends and family has launched a new winter ski programme. British owned company Redpoint, who have been running disabled ski programmes for over six years, have also produced a booklet giving advice on the different disciplines and equipment available to disabled skiers.

Based in the Austrian Ziller Valley, Redpoint is one of only two companies in Europe offering skiing programmes people with disabilities that are recommended by DSUK (Disability Snowsport UK). What makes them different to organisations such as the British Ski Club is that their holidays enable friends and family of the disabled skier to holiday together, rather than as a separate group.

Redpoint currently has several experienced instructors with BASI specialist qualifications in teaching skiing to the disabled. The company also offer a 'buddy course' to train family members or friends in the techniques that can help the person with the disability to ski independently without relying on the availability of an instructor.

This season, Redpoint has also produced a booklet especially for disabled skiers. This gives information on the equipment and instruction available and includes advice on which kind of equipment and tuition bests suits each individual's need.

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