The Hartford Ski Spectacular

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THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular

December 8 - 14, 2024 | Breckenridge, CO
Arrive Sunday | Depart Saturday

About

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General Registration for THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular 2024 has now closed.

Registration for the 2025 event will open early September, 2025.

THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular, hosted by Move United at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado, is one of the nation’s largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities, with more than 800 registered participants annually. For over three decades, thousands of participants have experienced the transformational power of #SkiSpec

The title sponsor of the event is THE HARTFORD Financial Services Group. THE HARTFORD has been an advocate for the adaptive sports movement and sponsor of athletes with disabilities for more than 25 years, and the Presenting Sponsor for the last 30 years. As a leading disability insurer, the company has a long-held belief that sports are an important part of physical rehabilitation following a disabling illness or injury.

Ski Spec’s host chapter is Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center.

The programs offered during this week-long event include learn to ski and snowboard lessons, a week-long race camp, Level I Race (Ski Spec Challenge Race), Nordic skiing, free clinics (may include Nordic skiing, biathlon, sled hockey, and yoga), Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy (formerly PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Academy) for Instructors, banquets, and other social/networking events.

THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular strengthens and expands adaptive snow sports programs in communities throughout the U.S. and helps identify and train youth, wounded warriors, and others with disabilities who strive to be winter Paralympians.

Sports make us more. Join us and experience the power of #SkiSpec.

To view the full 2024 event schedule, click here.

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Registration

2024 Registration Fees

General Registration for The Hartford Ski Spectacular 2024 has now closed.

On-site: $90 event registration (additional program fees may apply)

The event registration fee ($60 early rate, $80 regular rate) is nonrefundable. All other costs or fees (race camp, lessons, SSIA courses, sit-ski rental, lift tickets, banquet tickets) are nonrefundable once the event registration closes on November 2, 2024 (this includes refunds for sicknesses).

ATTENTION: You will be requested to pay by credit card when registration is complete. You cannot submit registration without a payment. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact James Arnold at jarnold@moveunitedsport.org or (240) 268-5372.

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Lessons and Free Clinics

Learn how to Ski and Snowboard (lessons offered in downhill ski, snowboard, sit-ski, 3-track and 4-track).
Come out and try Nordic Skiing & Biathlon, Sled Hockey, and Adaptive Yoga for free.

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Race Camp

A high-level training opportunity for athletes to learn how to race or advance their skills.

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Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy (formerly National Adaptive Academy)

For anyone interested in learning about adaptive snowsports instruction and receiving continuing education credits. The Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy is endorsed by PSIA-AASI.

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Vendor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Welcoming sport suppliers, non-profits, equipment manufacturers, medical suppliers, coaching services, academia and more during week-long or multiday showcasing opportunities!

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Volunteers

Help us with transporting athletes to and from events, setting up and breaking down, and/or administrative duties.

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Essential Eligibility Criteria & Event Ski and Snowboard Policies and Guidelines

Learn about program requirements, on-snow guidelines, lessons, and lift operations.

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Event Details

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Check In

When and where to check-in, plus event waivers.

Lodging

Where we recommend you stay during this year’s Ski Spectacular, including discounted rates.

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Transportation and Parking

Some options for you to get to and from the slopes. Find out where you can park your car while you're on the slopes

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Lift Tickets

Information on discounted lift tickets or the adaptive ski pass.

Equipment

Information on equipment rental, adaptive equipment, and guides for the visually impaired.

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Altitude Sickness

Participants & visitors may be experience altitude sickness due to the increased elevation and may experience some adverse reactions. Click here for more information.

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FAQs

Learn more about the frequently asked questions for the event.

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My favorite part of Ski Spectacular was learning to snowboard! It was a great feeling seeing other people with "disabilities" able to do what they love. I never thought I would ever be able to learn to snowboard but thanks to Ski Spectacular and my awesome instructor Byrum, I was able to experience something I’ll never forget!

Austin

Youth, Ski and Snowboard Lessons

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(This was) the first trip when I realized there were so many like-minded, passionate people wanting to change and improve peoples' lives through skiing and snowboarding. The whole week was like being in a candy store with so much stimulus, information, confirmation, and ideas. Recharged my batteries.