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Most NSCD programs serve participants ages 4 and older. Minimum age requirements may vary by activity, so please review the specific program page for details.

The NSCD serves individuals with any type of disability, including physical, intellectual, developmental, or behavioral. We provide all adaptive equipment and professional instruction to ensure for a great day in the outdoors.

If you have questions about accommodations or program fit, please contact our Customer Service Team.

Due to safety requirements and equipment limitations, participants must weigh less than 200 pounds to participate in sit skiing and adaptive horseback riding programs, and less than 250 pounds to participate in programs requiring adaptive water equipment.

No. Many participants are trying a sport or activity for the first time. Our instructors provide individualized support, adaptive equipment, and instruction tailored to each participant’s goals and abilities.

Participants should be independent in their personal care or attend with a caregiver.

Participants must self‑administer their own medication OR arrange for a caretaker to administer it during lesson time.

The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) strives to remove barriers and help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate.

To support this mission, the NSCD offers need-based scholarships, made possible by generous donors, that participants may apply for to help offset the costs of programs.

Scholarship applications are available as part of the reservation system during program registration check out.

Learn More About Scholarships

Winter Park Resort
33 Parsenn Road
Winter Park, CO 80482

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Winter Park Parking

Free Accessible Parking

Show your parking placard to the parking attendant at the traffic hut located on Winter Park Drive. You will be directed to available accessible parking locations.

Free accessible parking is available:

• Designated accessible parking zones
• Mary Jane Base Area bus circle

Paid Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in:

• Moffat Lot (near Fraser Crossing/Founders Pointe)
• Village Parking Garage, Level 1

Winter Parking Map Winter Parking Map

NSCD Adaptive Program Center
15200 W. 6th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401

YMCA of the Rockies
1101 County Road 53
Granby, CO 80446

Devil’s Thumb Ranch
3530 County Road 83
Tabernash, CO 80478

Before Your Lesson

• Arrive at your lesson location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled program start time. This does not account for parking. Please allow for additional time for this.
• Check in at the location listed in your reservation confirmation.

Safety Orientation

• All participants must attend the safety orientation at the beginning of the lesson.
• Participants arriving after the safety briefing may not be able to participate.

During Your Program

• All participants must follow NSCD safety guidelines.
• Programs are weather dependent.
• Participants will receive instruction designed to help them safely and successfully participate in the activity.
• Adaptive equipment and accommodations may be provided based on individual needs.

• Water shoes or sandals designed to stay on your feet (no flip-flops)
• Quick-dry clothing such as swim trunks, board shorts, or non-cotton shirts
• Long sleeves and rain jacket for cooler weather
• Towel
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Change of clothes
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Water shoes or sandals designed to stay on your feet (no flip-flops)
• Quick-dry clothing such as swim trunks, board shorts, or non-cotton shirts
• Long sleeves and rain jacket for cooler weather
• Towel
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Change of clothes
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Closed-toe shoes required (stiff boots preferred)
• Full-length pants
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Closed-toe shoes required
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

Participants may bring their own protective equipment. Equipment can also be provided by the NSCD.

• Closed-toe shoes or climbing shoes
• Long pants recommended
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

Participants may bring their own climbing equipment. Equipment can also be provided by the NSCD.  Personal owned equipment will need to be checked by staff before usage.

• Water shoes or sandals designed to stay on your feet (no flip-flops)
• Quick-dry clothing such as swim trunks, board shorts, or non-cotton shirts
• Long sleeves and rain jacket for cooler weather
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Closed-toe shoes required
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

• Closed-toe shoes required
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks

Participants may bring their own fishing equipment, waders, and/or boots. Equipment can also be provided by the NSCD.

• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Athletic clothing
• Warm layers and rain gear as needed
• Snacks
• Lunch (for full-day trips or camps)

Participants may bring their own camping equipment. Equipment can also be provided by the NSCD.

• A minimum of a 50% deposit is due at the time of reservation.
• Remaining balances are due 30 days prior to the activity.
• Reservations made within 30 days of the activity require full payment at booking.

• Full payment is due two weeks prior to the activity date.
• Outstanding balances will be invoiced on the day of the reservation and are due upon receipt.

• All required waivers must be completed before registration for a program, camp, or event can be finalized. Participants will not be able to complete registration until all required waivers have been signed. For participants under the age of 18, or for individuals who are legally unable to sign on their own behalf, waivers must be completed by a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized representative who is 18 years of age or older.

Participants who do not attend a scheduled activity and do not contact Customer Service to cancel or reschedule are considered a no-show and are not eligible for a refund.

To participate in a family lesson, family members must be able to ski or snowboard independently and have intermediate or advanced skills.

For safety and equipment limitations, the NSCD cannot accept:

• Sit ski reservations for participants weighing 200+ pounds or more
• Horseback riding reservations for participants weighing 200+ pounds or more
• Water activity reservations for participants weighing 250+ pounds or more

Programs may be canceled due to significant weather events, school closures, or road closures, including:

• Winter Park Resort closures
• Lift closures (due to high wind)
• Severe weather
• Poor trail conditions
• I-70 closures
• Berthoud Pass closures exceeding two hours

Program delays and closures will be communicated to scheduled participants.

If the NSCD is closed due to the above, we will either help to reschedule or provide a refund.

31+ Days Before Activity

• No charge

3 – 30 Days Before Activity

• $25 change fee

Within 48 Hours

• No refunds permitted, change fees apply to rescheduling

31+ Days Before Activity

• 100% refund

3 – 30 Days Before Activity

• 50% refund

Within 48 Hours

• No refund or credit

31+ Days Before Activity

• No charge

3 – 30 Days Before Activity

• $25 change fee

Within 48 Hours

• No changes permitted

31+ Days Before Activity

• 100% refund

3 – 15 Days Before Activity

• 50% refund

Within 14 Days

• No refund or credit

• Participant substitutions are not permitted on the day of the activity.
• Participant forms must be completed within 14 days of the activity date.
• If the reservation is made within 14 days, forms must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the registration link.
• One adult group representative must remain available on-site throughout the activity.
• Groups are responsible for the contracted amount regardless of attendance.

• Vintage Hotel ($-$$)
• Zephyr Mountain Lodge ($$-$$$)
• Fraser Crossing Founders Pointe ($$-$$$)
• View all Winter Park Resort Hotels and Vacation Rentals

• Best Western Alpenglo Lodge ($-$$)
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites ($$)
• Gravity Haus ($$-$$$)
• Elysian Destination Properties* ($$$+)
  • *Lodging Partner – 10% Discount + 10% donated back to the NSCD!

Elysian Destination Properties is a locally owned lodging partner offering luxury vacation homes throughout the Winter Park area.

These homes may be a great option for families, groups, or participants looking for additional space and premium amenities during their stay.

NSCD participants and supporters can receive 10% off their stay by using promo code NSCD10 when booking.

In addition, Elysian will donate 10% of booking proceeds back to the NSCD to help support adaptive recreation programs.

Promo Code: NSCD10

Book Your Elysian Destination Property

• YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch ($-$$$)