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Getting ready for an adaptive ski lesson with STARS.

One-on-one adaptive ski and snowboard lessons in Steamboat Springs for ages 5 and up, with equipment and the lift ticket included, plus a seven-Saturday series for local kids.

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Sensory supports. One-on-one adaptive lessons, ages 5+.

Hours

Downhill lessons Dec 7 2026 to Apr 9 2027. Half day 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm; full day 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

STARS Base Camp, ground level of One Steamboat Place, below Truffle Pig Restaurant, across from the main Gondola

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Who it's for, in STARS' words

“STARS provides life-changing experiences for participants with cognitive and physical disabilities, and their families.” “Adaptive equipment is supplied by STARS.”

“Skiers and riders from the age of 5 and older with all abilities can benefit from taking lessons geared towards the individual's strengths in our private one-on-one adaptive lessons.”

  • Private one-on-one lessons for ages 5 and up, with the equipment and lift ticket included. Booking ahead is required.
  • If you live near Steamboat, All Access is a seven-Saturday series for kids 5 to 12 (mornings) and teens 13 to 18 (afternoons), starting Dec 19, $400 for the season. Mountain Access is the Sunday series for adults.
  • Peak dates cost more: Dec 22 to Jan 4, Feb 16 to 22 and March 16 to 29.

In their own words: steamboatstars.com. Checked Sat, Oct 24, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. One-on-one adaptive lessons for ages 5 and up, for “participants with cognitive and physical disabilities, and their families.”
  2. Half day (3 hours) $200, $240 on peak dates; full day (6 hours) $350, $380 on peak dates. Equipment and lift ticket included.
  3. Check in at STARS Base Camp, on the ground level of One Steamboat Place across from the main Gondola.

Visual schedule

Ski Lesson

  • Drive to the mountain
  • Park the car
  • Put on snow pants
  • Check in at the desk
  • Meet my ski instructor
  • Put on my ski helmet
  • Put on mittens
  • Ride the ski lift
  • Go skiing
  • Take a break
  • Find my grown-up
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

  • a quiet room or break space at Base Camp
  • whether parents can stay nearby during the lesson
  • parking and drop-off
  • how instructors support a kid who is overwhelmed
  • whether it names autism (it says cognitive disabilities)
Call 970-870-1950
More about STARS Adaptive Ski and Snowboard, Steamboat Springs
  • All Access dates: Dec 19, Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 6, Feb 20, March 13 and March 27. Youth 9 am to 12 pm, teens 1 to 4 pm. Equipment and ski pass included.
  • Mountain Access (19 and up): Sundays Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 17, Feb 7, Feb 21, March 14 and March 28, 1 to 4 pm, $400. Lunch isn't provided.
  • Special Olympics Steamboat Yampa Valley training is free for qualified participants 8 and up, on snow Sundays Jan 3, 10, 17 and 24 and Feb 7, 14 and 21 (12:30 to 3:30 pm), with dry-land training Mondays from Dec 7.
  • Questions: 970-870-1950, Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Source: steamboatstars.com