Ski holidays after motor accidents or significant injuries?

Emma Wilson 17.07.2024

Utah USA is the perfect place.

Motor accidents or bike accidents can happen to any of us. Life can never be the same but it can be different with MANY wonderful moments.

Skiing is one activity serving those in wheelchairs well and it’s worth exploring what Utah’s National Ability Center (NAC) can do for you or your loved one. 

The NAC is well-established in the mountain town of Park City, Utah, USA and has been serving the community since 1985. It has incredible facilities to help people of all ages have an incredible snow vacation experience. With 52 full time year-round staff they serve both vacationers and those seeking a pathway to compete in the Olympics.

 “We believe disability should never stand in the way of living a vibrant, active, and fulfilling life. We refuse to accept a world where barriers and exclusion prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing recreational opportunities and experiencing the joy of full participation”.   NAC

With 1000 volunteers serving 12000 volunteer hours annually, the NAC hums with a can-do spirit, removing as many barriers as possible for those in wheelchairs to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. 

Salt Lake International Airport is just 40 minutes down the hill from Park City and the NAC can assist with transportation from airport to lodgings. There are non-stop flights from Australia to Los Angeles and Salt Lake City is just a short flight from LA with the airport accommodating wheelchair access with lots of different services.

The NAC has lodging with 25 individual rooms with 2 single beds per room. Each room comes with an ensuite with roll-in capabilities for showering and a commercial kitchen and living room so guests can connect with each other and exchange stories and laughs of fun times up on the hill like all great snow holidays.

On the mountain, participants can enjoy skill progression in skiing or snowboarding, enjoying all the benefits snowsports give us all which are confidence, a great social network and the love of the outdoors. Park City is the largest snow resort in the USA and the NAC is lucky enough to have a great range of innovative equipment and resources for visitors to maximse their trip. Park City is part of the Epic pass collective and there is a special adaptive pass available if you meet the requirements.

To find out more, head to discovernac.org and check out programs or reach out if you’d like to know more.