Visually impaired skiers enjoy flying down the mountain
March 19th, 2008
From the Rocky Mountain News:
Skiers with visual impairments are enjoying the slopes in Colorado thanks to VIBeS (Visually Impaired and Blind Skiers of the Colorado Springs Community.) The group brings together people with visual impairments, volunteers and guides.
The relationship between guide and skier “is one of mutual respect,” says Elsa Bailey. “I love the feeling of skiing, of my whole body moving beautifully from turn to turn. But I can’t ski by myself anymore. It’s just a wonderful thing having a guide.”
Includes a listing of ski and other athletic programs for people with blindness, visual impairments, and other disabilities, with contact information.


