2026 Festival
Each year CADS hosts a week long Ski & Snowboard Festival at a different Ski Resort within Canada
During this week of adaptive skiing & snowboarding there is ski & snowboard improvement lessons for all levels, race training, camaraderie, fun & games, and other on-snow activities. And lessons are for all levels of skiing and snowboarding from beginner all the way up to advanced and Racing.
We support specialized skills required for students who have sensory impairment.
We support resource skills required for students who require specialized mobility equipment.
We support specific skills required for students who have cognitive impairments or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC
Join us for an unforgettable week of adaptive skiing and snowboarding,
March 8-13, 2026, at Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia.
This annual event will bring together people living with disabilities and their
families from across Canada for an inclusive and fun-filled experience.
The program includes:
🎿 Adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons
☃️ Games and activities
🎉 Social evenings and a banquet Certified
CADS instructors from across the country will volunteer their expertise
throughout the week.
🗓 Registration deadline: February 20, 2026
Trickle Creek Lodge
500 Stemwinder Drive, Kimberley B.C. V1A 2Y6
www.skikimberley.com
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-282-1200
** Reference the CADS Festival when booking!!
Trickle Creek Lodge
Two bedroom suites Rates: $219+ 15% tax per room/night
One bedroom suites Rates: $139+ 15% tax per room/night
Studio King suites Rates: $129+ 15% tax per room/night
Studio queen suites Rates: $129+ 15% tax per room/night
Registration and Lessons
For only $530, your registration includes lift passes for 5 days, 5 mornings of
lessons or training from 9 a.m. to noon, a welcome gift, access to après-ski and
family events, and your ticket to the banquet on Thursday, March 12.
In addition, you will have access to various activities, including après-ski events,
and will receive a welcome bag. In the afternoon, students can ski or enjoy the
resort facilities with their families. Safety is our top priority. Each participant must
designate an off-snow contact to ensure prompt and effective assistance in the
event of an accident or incident.
Family, Friends, and Caregivers
Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join us and participate in
various events during the festival.
Family & Friend registration is $145! This includes a welcome gift, access to aprèsski and family events, and your ticket to the banquet on Thursday, March 12.
Registration
The registration fee is $145 and includes access to the ski lifts for 6 days, a welcome
gift, participation in family activities and après-ski, as well as a ticket to the banquet
on Thursday, March 12.
Mountain Tour
Before the start of the week, a mandatory mountain tour session is planned to
familiarize yourself with the terrain and to learn which terrain is suitable for the
abilities of your student.
This will take place on Sunday, March 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the form of a
guided tour led by a local CADS Instructor. The meeting point will be out front of
the snow school building in the plaza, ready to ski.
This session is intended for anyone who will accompany the participants on the
snow during the week.
Check our Festival magazine
https://cads.ski/system/education_resources/docs/000/000/214/original/CADS_2026___Annual_Festival_Ski___Snowboard.pdf?1755090417
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Festival? Contact us at festival@cads.ski for more information.
EVALUATION FOR INSTRUCTORS
Ski | Preperation for level 3
Price: $50
Limited to 8 instructors
Sunday will be devoted to preparing and evaluating the teaching methodology for adapted skiing. The
following four afternoons will be reserved for evaluating the various disciplines.
Snowboard | Level 2
Price: $50
Limited to 8 instructors
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e., neurodiversity and visual impairment) will take place in the afternoons,
Monday through Thursday.
Ski | Level 2
Price : $50
Limited to 8 instructors
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e.neurodiversity, sit-ski, visual impairment, 3-tracks and 4-tracks)
will take place in the afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
Ski | Level 3
Price: $50
Limited to 8 instructors
Discipline-specific assessment (i.e.neurodiversity, sit-ski, visual
impairment, 3-tracks and 4-tracks) will take place in the afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
My son Jamie participates in CADS because he needs a little extra help on the hill. CADS has helped him get past the challenges of autism and find freedom and success on the hill. CADS has been a life changer not only for Jamie, but for our whole family!
Jamie's Mom
I loved getting to meet all sorts of different people, and getting to know my CADS Ski Instructors at Festival. They were so kind, helpful, and so much fun to be around. Now... let’s talk about that award. Canadian Skier of the year! Never in a million years did I think I would receive an award like that in my life. I still struggle to wrap my mind around it! It was a great honor, and certainly a huge surprise.
Kate Gibbs
The 'all inclusive nature' of the CADS organization (Instructors, volunteers, athletes and families) are diverse, and we truly felt that all were inclusive. There seemed to be no judgement of others. This is something most groups strive for, but as you know rarely can achieve.
Karen and Brad Benoit
Fun Inclusion Respect
