How to become a blind skiing guide?

I want to know the process of becoming a blind skiing guide.Where can i get trained? Are there any places in the northwest of the united states, namely northern Idaho, Western Montana, and eastern Washington? How old do you have to be? Any help would be appreciated.

Try this link for adaptive skiing. While it says “sitski” adaptive covers everything from learning disabilities, to visually impaired, to quadriplegics.

http://www.sitski.com/pg3.htm You might have to follow a few more links.

It says there is an adaptive center at Crystal Mountian and one at Sun Valley. None were listed for Montana.

When I was an adaptive instructor in Vermont we allowed guides as young as 13. Usually you can get involved mid-season with an adaptive center and shadow the instructors. In the fall there are usually a series of clinics off snow and then some on the snow once you can ski. Most adaptive centers train their instructors in-house, but you can also attend PSIA classes for adaptive skiing that is more formal and involves written tests as well as on-snow exams.

Good Luck!

Backcountry Skiing in Idaho

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