The Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports Society
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability & makes the mountain experience accessible to all.
VASS is a registered non-profit society, operated by a dedicated group of volunteers, which includes an active Board of Directors, program coordinators, instructors and administrators.
We welcome students of all ages and disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person's independence on the snow.
To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner to advanced, which include snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing.
Our instructors are trained to use the adaptive equipment and specialized teaching techniques. They must successfully complete The Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing (CADS) instructor certification, which utilizes the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance certification methodology.
We have been offering programs at Grouse Mountain since 1974.
VASS is affiliated with The Disabled Skiers Association of BC (DSABC) and The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). VASS is funded through community partnerships with local businesses, clubs/foundations, private donations and fundraising initiatives.
Grouse Mtn Tyee Ski Club delivers this program on Grouse Mountain January to March on Saturdays and select weeknights.
Please visit the VASS website www.vass.ca for further information.