We got a glimpse of the reality for skiers with disabilities. Try to keep the balance with only your hands and snowboarding without the help of your legs, or steer with a straw in your mouth. It gave us all great respect for the knowledge and drive these dedicated ski instructors and skiers possess. Regardless of how one gets down the slopes, we all agree it is a sport filled with speed and freedom for everyone.
One of our co-workers described the day like this:
“I hadn’t realised how much effort, innovation and money it takes to get everyone on skis. They are driven by commitment and passion that leads to inclusive skiing.’
And the incredible thing is that it is a non-profit organisation entirely dependent on external grants and partnerships to operate and develop.
Conventional ski rental can be tricky for everyone, but in Totalskidskolan’s case, it is another level of complexity. All the gear is customised, and depending on the skier, it will be adapted to fit the user of the day. The skier can choose and re-choose different equipment depending on the day’s preferences. It can also be a seat change, and the steering handles can be changed to levers or a crossbar handle or the ski can be changed to more or less a turning radius.
Some innovative equipment comes from Sweden, but development in cooperation with other countries is sometimes needed to customise the gear and functions.
We are incredibly proud to be partners with people who are enablers!
Or, as one of our co-workers explained:
“I am proud to work for a company that genuinely strives for inclusion and equality, and our collaboration with Totalskidskolan is a testament to that”.
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