Getting ready foran 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.
STARS Adaptive Ski and Snowboard, Steamboat Springs
Address
STARS Base Camp, ground level of One Steamboat Place, below Truffle Pig Restaurant, across from the main Gondola Directions
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 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.”
Our note Private one-on-one lessons for ages 5 and up, with the equipment and lift ticket included. Booking ahead is required.
Our note 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.
Our note Peak dates cost more: Dec 22 to Jan 4, Feb 16 to 22 and March 16 to 29.
Three things to know
One-on-one adaptive lessons for ages 5 and up, for “participants with cognitive and physical disabilities, and their families.”
Half day (3 hours) $200, $240 on peak dates; full day (6 hours) $350, $380 on peak dates. Equipment and lift ticket included.
Check in at STARS Base Camp, on the ground level of One Steamboat Place across from the main Gondola.
More: locals series, Special Olympics
STARS names no loud or quiet spots
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Quiet roomnot stated
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 in January and February, with dry-land training Mondays from Dec 7.
Questions: 970-870-1950, Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.
What STARS doesn't say
not stated a quiet room or break space at Base Camp
not stated whether parents can stay nearby during the lesson
not stated parking and drop-off
not stated a social story or lesson guide
not stated how instructors support a kid who is overwhelmed
not stated whether it names autism (it says cognitive disabilities)
Book ahead; reservations are required. On lesson day you check in at STARS Base Camp, across from the main Gondola. The lesson is one-on-one, with equipment and the lift ticket included. Change anything.
Common questions
What if my child won't look at the schedule or story?
That is common at first. Leave it where the moment happens, point to one picture at a time, and keep it low-pressure. Many kids warm up to it after a few calm tries, in their own time.
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