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Bi-skiing, snowboarding and sliders
By Codi Mendenhall

An adaptive skiing lesson is taking place on a sunny, snow-covered slope. A person in a red jacket, likely an instructor, stands next to a skier wearing a purple jacket and black pants. The skier is using adaptive equipment, including specialized outriggers attached to their hands for balance and support. Both individuals are wearing helmets and goggles. Buildings and trees are visible in the blurred background.
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Bi-Skiing, snowboarding and sliders all are super fun! I have my own Bi-Ski it is a Blue Mountain Man. I have my own snowboard. It’s black with pink Cherry Blossoms. I go skiing with my school, too. I have been skiing for 7 years, and I started snowboarding 3 years ago. I also have been doing the Slider for 2 years.

I need a helmet, goggles, clothes to keep me warm, socks and snowshoes.

I stand with both feet on the board then I go down the slopes. I balance on the board, and I hold on to a bar that is connected to my board. I’m hooked into a climbing harness and my climbing harness is attached to the bar. This helps me with my balance. I can sit down in the harness if my legs get tired.

I go so fast down the mountain it makes me yell and giggle! I really enjoy going fast and it makes me feel good.

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