Welch Village Sundays
Welch Village is the birthplace of adaptive skiing in Minnesota over 50 years ago. In 1968, the Minnesota Handicap Skiers Association started teaching veterans with disabilities how to ski at Welch Village. They later merged with Courage Center, which is now Courage Kenny Rehabiliation Institute. This year,10 athletes are learning how to ski and snowboard with the support of 35 volunteers.
By donating to our program, you're not only helping to create unforgettable experiences for our athletes, but you're also supporting a more inclusive and accessible community. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the slopes.
Your donation will help cover the cost of specialized adaptive equipment, specialized training for volunteer instructors, scholarships for lessons, lift tickets and more. It will also allow us to continue offering this program to individuals who might not otherwise have access to winter sports.
Together, we can make a difference and help ensure the slopes remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for considering supporting Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard and for being a part of our community.
About Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program
One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program (CKSS) provides more than 1,200 lessons per year at four sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 300 volunteer instructors. Our lesson formats and teaching techniques are consistent with Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive standards.
The program has provided one-on-one adaptive skiing instruction and winter recreation opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds for more than 50 years. The skills and expertise of our volunteer instructors, our ability to provide specialized equipment, and our longstanding relationships with local ski areas enable us to meet a variety of client needs.
Participants range from 6 to 70+ years of age with disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Stroke, Autism, Visual Impairments, and many other disabilities.
