Special Event

Ski Bike Ski Bikes are out and about at Mount Sunapee! Ski Bikes are a fantastic tool for a wide variety of our athletes. Learn the in's and out's of this new offering in our equipment line up and how to make a successful ski bike lesson. 10AM-12PM or 1:00PM-3:00PM at the NEHSA Lodge. Email […]

Teaching Stand-up Skiers Teaching successes happen because we know our athletes. In this clinic we will review the various disabilities we see with our stand-up skiers, physical and cognitive assessments, learning styles and teaching methods. The teaching progression, VI guiding techniques and appropriate adaptive assists will also be included. Insights and activities to make the […]

Intro to Sit Skiing If you are interested in exploring the sit-ski program at NEHSA, this clinic will introduce you to the equipment and discuss the benefits of each type (bi-ski, dual-ski, mono-ski) relative to specific disabilities. You will learn the skills needed to be a helpful assistant and the different techniques for coaching your […]

Movement Analysis In this clinic, you will investigate the common movement patterns for the beginner to intermediate skier. Join this active group while skiing to understand terminology, concepts, and movements of the skiing progression. Learn how to develop a critical eye while participating in various skiing exercises. Also practice setting plans for how and when […]

Tethering Bi-Ski This clinic is meant for those of you who have some experience behind the sit-ski and is designed to further your skill as a lead instructor. We will work on tethering techniques as well as in depth training to engage your participant by teaching them how to initiate turns and to use outriggers […]

Assisting Snowboarders Participation in NEHSA’s ski program is thriving, but our snowboarder population is growing too! In this clinic, NEHSA hopes to provide the opportunity for ski instructors and snowboard instructors to come together to provide the best snowboard experience possible for our athletes. This clinic will focus on everything from snowboard selection, to adaptive […]

Teaching with the Snow Slider In this clinic, you will view the basic physical evaluation of skiers who may use the slider and get hands on experience on how to properly set up this piece of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to practice skiing and tethering the slider while learning the teaching progressions […]

Ski Bike Ski Bikes are out and about at Mount Sunapee! Ski Bikes are a fantastic tool for a wide variety of our athletes. Learn the ins and outs of this new offering in our equipment line up. Try it for yourself and learn how to make a successful ski bike lesson. Weather permitting.  9AM-12PM […]

Intro to Sit-Ski If you are interested in exploring the sit-ski program at NEHSA, this clinic will introduce you to the equipment and discuss the benefits of each type (bi-ski, dual-ski, mono-ski) relative to specific disabilities. You will learn the skills to be a helpful assistant, how to safely load and unload from the lift, […]

Teaching Stand-Up Skiers Teaching successes happen because we know our athletes. In this clinic we will review the various disabilities we see with our stand-up skiers, physical and cognitive assessments, learning styles and teaching methods. The teaching progression, VI guiding techniques and appropriate adaptive assists will also be included. Insights and activities to make the […]

Tethering Bi-Ski This clinic is meant for those of you who have some experience behind the sit-ski and is designed to further your skill as a lead instructor. We will work on tethering techniques as well as in depth training to engage your participant by teaching them how to initiate turns and to use outriggers […]

Movement Analysis In this clinic, you will investigate the common movement patterns for the beginner to intermediate skier. Join this active group while skiing to understand terminology, concepts, and movements of the skiing progression. Learn how to develop a critical eye while participating in various skiing exercises. Also practice setting plans for how and when […]

Teaching with the Snow Slider In this clinic, you will view the basic physical evaluation of skiers who may use the slider and get hands on experience on how to properly set up this piece of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to practice skiing and tethering the slider while learning the teaching progressions […]

Tethering Techniques for Stand-Up Skiers This clinic will focus on practicing the skills needed for effective stand up tethering. Included will be skiing drills which will improve your ability to tether, proper tethering positioning and how to use the terrain to better assist your athlete. Practicing these techniques will ensure that you can better help […]

Ski Bike Ski Bikes are out and about at Mount Sunapee! Ski Bikes are a fantastic tool for a wide variety of our athletes. Learn the ins and outs of this new offering in our equipment line up. Try it for yourself and learn how to make a successful ski bike lesson. Weather permitting.  9AM-12PM […]

ATS and the Adaptive Connection To better understand the fundamentals of Alpine skiing, we will show you ways to develop your own personal skiing. This clinic will review the American Teaching System foundation and then demonstrate how to adapt these principles to meet the needs of athletes with disabilities. *Participants must be able to ski […]

Promoting Independence Through Sit Skiing Are you curious how to coach a sit skier athlete to ski off tether? Do you want to learn how to teach a never ever mono skier? Join us for this advanced clinic where we will focus on techniques to get athletes to the next level, giving them more independence […]

Tethering Techniques for Stand-Up Skiers This clinic will focus on practicing the skills needed for effective stand up tethering. Included will be skiing drills which will improve your ability to tether, proper tethering positioning and how to use the terrain to better assist your athlete. Practicing these techniques will ensure that you can better help […]

Movement Analysis In this clinic, you will investigate the common movement patterns for the beginner to intermediate skier. Join this active group while skiing to understand terminology, concepts, and movements of the skiing progression. Learn how to develop a critical eye while participating in various skiing exercises. Also practice setting plans for how and when […]

Making Snowsports Fun, Teaching Young Athletes What do kids want out of a snow sports experience? FUN! Join this session to explore creative ways to help the young athlete learn to ski. Children's age specific learning tendencies, teaching styles to their abilities along with fun skill development activities will be shared. Weather permitting.  9AM-12PM or […]

Tethering Techniques for Stand-Up Skiers This clinic will focus on practicing the skills needed for effective stand up tethering. Included will be skiing drills which will improve your ability to tether, proper tethering positioning and how to use the terrain to better assist your athlete. Practicing these techniques will ensure that you can better help […]

Teaching Stand-Up Skiers Teaching successes happen because we know our athletes. In this clinic we will review the various disabilities we see with our stand-up skiers, physical and cognitive assessments, learning styles and teaching methods. The teaching progression, VI guiding techniques and appropriate adaptive assists will also be included. Insights and activities to make the […]

Intro to Sit-Ski If you are interested in exploring the sit-ski program at NEHSA, this clinic will introduce you to the equipment and discuss the benefits of each type (bi-ski, dual-ski, mono-ski) relative to specific disabilities. You will learn the skills to be a helpful assistant, how to safely load and unload from the lift, […]

Teaching Direct to Parallel This clinic will cover the techniques and tricks to teach the Direct to Parallel skiing method and skip the wedge all together. Discussion on how to identify who might benefit from this approach, safety concerns in teaching it and practice direct to parallel developmental skills will also be included. Weather permitting.  […]

ATS and the Adaptive Connection To better understand the fundamentals of Alpine skiing, we will show you ways to develop your own personal skiing. This clinic will review the American Teaching System foundation and then demonstrate how to adapt these principles to meet the needs of athletes with disabilities. *Participants must be able to ski […]

Tetra Ski Learn about one of the most technologically advanced pieces of adaptive equipment out there, the Tetra Ski! Learn from the University of Utah's New England Rep and ASPNC Program Manager, Nate Hanson. The Tetra Ski uses robotics to allow individuals to ski as independently as possible. Learn about who benefits from this amazing […]