adaptive gear
What does a bi-ski used by a disabled skier look like?
I hope the holidays have been full of blessings for each of you and your families. During the past week we have been relaxing and enjoying our time together. The days prior to Christmas were just perfect for skiing and we hit the slopes daily…it was a blast. Unfortunately, Alaska has been hit with one of it’s famous cold snaps and it was -6 today on the mountain. We braved the bitter cold to watch my son participate in a slalom race and it was nearly impossible to keep warm. Unfortunately, these temperatures are just too cold for Quincy. We cannot keep her safe and warm and it’s simply not fun for her to ski. So, we will take a break for a few days and hope it warms up soon.
But, this is a great opportunity to show you some images of the bi-ski that we use. This first photo is the ski with wheels that are used for transport. The wheels allow us to move it around without scratching up the skis.
This next photo is the ski with the outriggers in place of the wheels which is how it is used on the mountain. The outriggers allow for balance as the ski arcs a turn.
My plan was to follow up these photos with some images of Rob tethering Quincy down the mountain, but I obviously didn’t anticipate the weather conditions. Next time we are out, I promise to take some photos.
This last one is Quincy just before we headed out for our last awesome day of skiing…
By the time she is all bundled up and strapped in she will be impatient to get outside and start skiing. But, it’s important to take the time to gear up properly, both for warmth and safety, and Quincy has learned to be patient.
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