US Adaptive Recreation Center
From December through March, physical and cognitive limitations are redefined through skiing and snowboarding. Using the best adaptive equipment and teaching techniques available, private one-on-one instruction maximizes each participant’s potential for success.
Mono-skis, bi-skis, and outriggers allow beginners to quickly feel the freedom of gliding down the mountain while those with more skill and determination take on the advanced slopes.
As a member school of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the USARC maintains high standards of service and safety. Each student is individually assessed by an instructor, outfitted with appropriate adaptive equipment and led through the lesson at a safe, yet challenging pace. The half-day or full-day lesson includes private instruction, lift ticket, and equipment.
In July and August, the USARC takes to the fresh waters of Big Bear Lake for wet and wild water skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, and fishing. Using a variety of modified and standard recreation equipment, along with a skilled staff of recreation therapists, lifeguards, licensed boat operators, and expertly trained volunteers, the excitement and adventure of these sports are safely introduced to each participant.
An exciting off-road, downhill wheelchair program offers access to back-country terrain and gravity-fed thrills previously available only to mountain bikers. Participants who want to leave the beaten path will feel the freedom of descending through the forest on wide-open fire roads or narrow, twisting trails. Bumps, ruts, rocks, roots, and ravines are smoothed by the four-wheel suspension on these “Chariots” while disc brakes provide speed control and sure stops.
Activities
See AllAdaptive Skiing
Fishing/Adaptive Fishing
Kayaking/Adaptive Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Snowshoeing
Water Skiing
Water Skiing 101 Ride the Wake! There is nothing like spending a warm summer day by the water. But water-skiers will tell you that even better is a day spent water skiing along on the surface of the water with the wind in their hair. Don’t think because you have a disability that you can’t…
Camping/Adaptive Camping
Sailing
Snowboarding
Upcoming Events
Multiple-Day EVENT
01 June - 30 June For more information please contact: Sara Rosell-Gavigan, RTC, CTRS (909) 939- 7197 sara@usarc.org
Multiple-Day EVENT
01 December - 30 April - Snowboarding
- Adaptive Skiing
- Nordic Skiing
For more information please contact: Sara Rosella-Gavigan, RTC, CTRS (909) 939-7197 sara@usarc.org
15 December - 30 March
01 December - 30 March - Adaptive Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
10 July - 29 August - Camping/Adaptive Camping
- Fishing/Adaptive Fishing
- Kayaking/Adaptive Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
16 December - 31 March - Adaptive Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
CONTACTS
- Email: mail@usarc.org
- Web: usarc.org
- Phone: (909) 584-0269
- Location: Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315-2897
43101 Goldmine Dr PO Box 2897 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Map It Big Bear Lake CA 92315-2897
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43101 Goldmine Dr PO Box 2897 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Map It Big Bear Lake CA 92315-2897
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