Excited to report that the 2025 Adaptive Festival hosted by Snow Australia with support from Disabled Wintersport Australia will be happening in September at Perisher Ski Resort.
From first-timers to future Paralympians, this inclusive event welcomes anyone with a disability to experience adaptive skiing and snowboarding. The event will go down on September 12th through 14th and will be free!
“To eliminate financial barriers for people trying the sport for the first time, we aim to cover all associated costs, including pass’s, accomodation and gear. However this will not include travel to and from Jindabyne, daily transport to and from Perisher, DWA membership and meal costs.”
If you would like to participate you will need to register by September 1st. Find event information below.
Snow Australia is excited to host the 2025 Adaptive Festival, a weekend dedicated to showcasing Adaptive Snowsports. This event provides an inclusive and social atmosphere for all adaptive skiers and snowboarders to come together and experience Para Snowsports. Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you are an experienced participant, everyone is welcome!
The Adaptive Festival is based out of Sport and Recreation Jindabyne with on-snow activites at Perisher Resort NSW.
This event is proudly supported by Disability Wintersport Australia (DWA), and Paralympics Australia.
The Festival offers opportunities accross three disciplines: Alpine, Snowboard, and for the first time Cross Country.
Dates: Friday, 12 September – Sunday, 14 September
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation & Perisher Resort NSW
Outline of Adaptive Festival
Friday, 12 September:
Arrival Date
Saturday, 13 September:
Participants will head to Perisher for a fun filled day of skiing and riding, where they will meet their instructors, who will guide them through their first day on the slopes. Snow Australia and DWA guides will be on hand for extra support. The day will be filled with skiing, skill development, and camaraderie. For those feeling adventurous, a fun race will be available to join. The day will finish with a relaxed on snow BBQ and gathering in the sun.
Sunday, 14 September:
The second day will be another action-packed session of skiing and learning with DWA, Snow Australia, and instructors, reinforcing the skills developed on Day 1.
