2023 Festival
Each year CADS hosts a week long Ski & Snowboard Festival at a different Ski Resort within Canada
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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 Black Diamond 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.
March 19th - 24th 2023
Dear Members,
CADS Festival planning is in the works and we can’t wait to see you on snow at the Kimberley Alpine Resort in BC.
We are planning our annual Ski & Snowboard Festival so that despite the current COVID-19 situation, we will have the chance to enjoy this 45th with adaptive lessons, ceremonies and some activities.
At the base of the mountain, a CADS Basecamp will be installed where instructors and participants will be able to meet every morning to begin their lessons. This will also be the location where all of the activities like opening and award ceremonies, Power Up Station and our après-skis socials.
The CADS Basecamp will be located in between the Trickle Creek Lodge and Polaris lodge.
Be sure to bring your Plaid outfits to celebrate Festival 2023.
There will not be any banquet this year to respect COVID-19 measures.
Looking forward to seeing you in Kimberley, BC!
To visit the Kimberley Resort site:
https://skikimberley.com/
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
** Rooms are becoming very limited at the Trickle Creek and Polaris Lodge. Book Now!
Accommodation Rates and Rooming Details
All reservations are made based on availability.
A major credit card is required to reserve a room, and there is a seven (7) day cancellation policy.
For reservations please call:
1-877-282-1200 Ext. 2
All guests must call the above number and QUOTE that you are part of the: CADS 2023 Festival
March 19-24, 2023
If you do not quote the above name, you will not receive the discounted rate.
Rates below are valid up to 3 nights before or after the above event dates.
Trickle Creek Lodge
Studio Suites $109 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 4pple)
One Bedroom Suites $119 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 4pple)
Two Bedroom Suites $189 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 6pple)
Polaris Lodge
One Bdrm (Queen) Suites $109 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 4pple)
One Bdrm (King) Suites Two Bedroom Suites
Three Bdrm Suites Standard Hotel Room
$119 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 4pple) $219 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 6-8pple)
$299 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 8-10pple) $ 99 + 15% tax per room per night (max occupancy 2pple)
Please note that if your group wants to have more than the preferred occupancy in a room an extra $20 per head + taxes will be applied to that room rate.
All suites are fully equipped condo style, with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, fireplace, balcony, free WIFI, free underground parking, 24 hour fitness facility, heated out door pool, 2 hot tubs and an on-resort restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Check in 4pm, Check out 11am
Trickle Creek Lodge is pet friendly, fees apply.
We hope you enjoy your stay!
HOW TO GET TO KIMBERLEY RESORT
Fly to Cranbrook (small airport) and take a cab or shuttle from there to Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Key City Cabs (250) 426-1111 estimate cost $80 to $90 each way
Star Taxi (250) 426-5511 estimate cost at $75 to $80 each way
L&K Taxi (250) 427 – 4442 in advance to arrange a ride. Cost about $60 to $80 each way if they can do it. They are transferring licenses to another company and getting out of the business.
ResortTours Cranbrook shuttle private airport shuttles from Cranbrook and Calgary to Kimberley. Visit ResortTours.ca or call 1-800-361-3602 for more information. Their minimum cost is $150 to $200 for a group from Cranbrook but you will have to inquire and confirm
Student REGISTRATION will open September 10th, 2022.
During the week of March 20th - 24th adaptive skiing & snowboarding there is ski & snowboard improvement lessons for all levels; race training, camaraderie, fun games, on snow activities. Lessons are for all levels of skiing and snowboarding from beginner all the way up to Black Diamond.
Race development students:
We are happy to announce that we will now be able to run a race development program during the ski & snowboard festival that will include gates and race training.
From Monday to Wednesday of Festival, there will be gates set up for race training. On the Thursday there will be a Carving the future day event in collaboration with Alpine Canada and will consist of a guesstimation race.
During the week there will be Para-Alpine Canada Coaches skiing along with the groups to mentor the students and coaches.
The week will consist of ski improvement and skill development, with an introduction to high performance skiing and an opportunity to test your skills in a course on Thursday.
** there will not be full-day lessons available this year
Registration will include:
A week pass for Kimberley Alpine, BC
Appreciation gifts
Access to Apres-ski events
The annual ski and snowboard festival requires participants to identify a person who will not be on the slopes but is available in case of an incident or accident. Requiring an off-snow support contact ensures that, should any type of difficulty occur, help will be able to be extended quickly and efficiently without the need for long delays that can further complicate the situation. Ultimately, this kind of preparation will prove incredibly useful should any unfortunate accidents occur on the slopes while providing everyone with a peace of mind as they enjoy their Festival Lessons.
Equipment Rental
Participants are responsible for supplying their own equipment.
Ski and snowboard equipment can be rented on site. Alpine Sport Rental Shop (located at the base) carries a wide variety of rental equipment for snow sports.
All instructors are required to be on snow for the mountain tour on Sunday March 19th. Please meet at the CADS Basecamp which is located outside of the Trickle creek lodge at 1:00pm.
Registration includes:
Week Ski pass at Kimberley Alpine Resort
Access to Apres Ski events
Appreciation gifts
An honorarium of $350 for the week of lessons if you complete the Jumpstart Training
Family, Friends, and Caregivers are invited to join us either on the slopes and in a variety of events during the week-long festival.
You can find more accommodations at
https://www.lodgingcompany.com/lodging/kimberley
Fly to Cranbrock (small airport) and take a cab or shuttle from there to Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Key City Cabs (250) 426-1111 estimate cost $80 to $90 each way
Star Taxi (250) 426-5511 estimate cost at $75 to $80 each way
L&K Taxi (250) 427 – 4442 in advance to arrange a ride. Cost about $60 to $80 each way if they can do it. They are transferring licenses to another company and getting out of the business.
ResortTours Cranbrook shuttle private airport shuttles from Cranbrook and Calgary to Kimberley. Visit ResortTours.ca or call 1-800-361-3602 for more information. Their minimum cost is $150 to $200 for a group from Cranbrook but you will have to inquire and confirm
We will be offering a series of ski improvement, equipment demos, and CADS prep sessions from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm each day during the festival and are open for registration in snowline.
Log into your profile in Snowline
Select "Clubs" Find another Club then Select CADS Festival
Select Training > Events Calendar
You will see all the different training sessions available.
Just Select which one you would like to take part in and then select the green Register ME
Level 3 Prep starting Sunday afternoon and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The instructors will cover all aspects required in the Lv3 evaluation. The cost for this session is $50. There will be a max of 8 instructors for this session.
Level 3 Evaluation starting Sunday 9-4 and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The Sunday will be a prep with the CADS Ski Teaching Methodology evaluation. The following 4 afternoons are set aside for evaluation of each discipline. The cost for this session is $50. There will be a max of 6 instructors for this session.
Level 2 Evaluation starting Sunday morning and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The Sunday will be a prep and CADS Ski Teaching Methodology. The following 4 afternoons set aside for evaluation of each module. (VI, SitSki, ASD/CI, 3 & 4 Track). The cost for the prep and each of the evaluation sessions is $50. There will be a max of 8 instructors for this session.
Level 1 Evaluation starting Sunday morning and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The Sunday will be a prep and CADS Ski Teaching Methodology. The following 4 afternoons set aside for evaluation of each module. (VI, ASD/CI, 3 & 4 Track, sitski). The cost for the prep and each of the evaluation sessions is $50. There will be a max of 8 instructors for this session.
Level 2 Snowboard Prep starting Sunday morning and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The following 4 afternoons set aside for review of each module. (VI, SitSki, ASD/CI, outriggers). The cost for the prep sessions is $50. There will be a max of 8 instructors for this session.
Level 1 Snowboard Evaluation starting Sunday morning and for the next 4 afternoons (Monday to Thursday). The Sunday will be a prep. The following 4 afternoons set aside for evaluation of each module. (VI, ASD/CI, outriggers, sitski). The cost for the prep and each of the evaluation sessions is $50. There will be a max of 8 instructors for this session.
Ski improvement: March 22nd. This will be a half day session with the focus of improving your own skiing skill. Methodology will be from the updated CSIA teaching methodology.
Ski teaching improvement: March 23rd. This session will focus on how to teach an adaptive lesson and get ski improvement in your learners.
Ski assessment and development: March 20th. Learn how to assess your learner, what to look for. How to come up with a development plan to improve the learners’ skiing skills.
Sitski personal development: March 20th. A half day lesson improving you own sitskiing abilities. Very limited equipment available on site, recommended that you bring your own equipment.
Sitski teaching: March 21st. Lesson will focus on a plan to teach a sitski progression, also tethering of a sitski.
Avalanche Awareness Clinic: March 23rd. Do you love winter and gravity-fueled winter sports? Do you want to learn more about winter and avalanche safety? If so, join licensed Avalanche Skills Training Provider Dave Quinn for an avalanche awareness clinic. Dave will review current best practices around avalanche accident avoidance, avalanche safety gear, and information sources, as well as look at basic snow science and how avalanche forecasts are created. Brought to you by Treehouse Outdoor Education, Inc. and Avalanche Canada.
Buckhorn & Main Mountain Eatery
Hours Sun to Thurs 4 pm to 9 pm, Fri & Sat 4 pm to 10:30 pm
located in Trickle Creek Lodge, for reservations call 250 427-2525, for daily features, Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu variety of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steaks, salads and entrees.
The Stemwinder Bar & Grill Kimberley après spot.
A full-service bar, heated outdoor seating, and expanded sundeck patio for the BBQ cookouts, located at the base of the resort. This is the spot for Après ski music and entertainment. View the Menu Waffle Poutine Fries, Buckhorn Burger, shepherd’s pie & soup, Irish creams, coffees and whiskey.
Slopeside Market & Deli
Get your coffee fix. Proudly brewing Starbucks Coffee. Morning coffee and muffins specials, fresh deli sandwiches, soups and salads, monster dogs, and cookies. Slopeside will get you fueled up and on the slopes in no time. Located in the Polaris Lodge, next to the Resort Rental Shop
Kootenay Haus
Mountaintop warming hut offers a small area for enjoying your bagged lunch and washroom facilities. Access it from the top of the North Star Express Quad.
Two restaurants, a marketplace deli, and a slopeside cafeteria on-site!
Day Lockers are available for a charge!
Fire pit at the outdoor Ice skating rink
Sports Alpine Retail Shop!
Warming Hut (Kootenay Haus) above North Star Express Lift!
Winter Sports School
World Class Grooming Technicians
Downtown Shuttle Service
Accessibility- Accessible, Airport Shuttle, Elevator
Nordic Trails
Children’s Services with certified professional staff
2 Common Hot Tubs
Ski In / Ski Out access
Stay Connected- Free WiFi
Parking- Underground Parking
Extras- ATM, BBQ, Conference Facilities, Housekeeping, Laundry Facility, Safe Deposit Boxes, Ski Storage
OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE- Handicap Friendly, Pet Friendly,
Health & Wellness- Fitness Facility, Outdoor Heated Pool
Fat biking: the fastest growing winter sport in North America. If you like cycling, like exercise, and like a new adventure, come by the Winter Sports School Cabin to find out more and book your Fat Bike Adventure.
Try skating on the brand new rink, located steps away from Polaris Lodge, Trickle Creek Lodge. The new rink enhances the atmosphere at the village base with beautifully lit Christmas trees, antique-style lanterns, soft background music, and a brand-new gas fireplace with benches to sit on while sipping hot chocolate. Kimberley Alpine Resort's outdoor Skating Rink is located behind the Alpine Sports Boutique and is open daily during the winter season. Skates are available at the rental shop. Every Tuesday and Saturday Night from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm keep warm by the fire.
The community of Kimberley, B.C is home to one-of-a-kind shops, bustling cafés, and a wide variety of restaurants. Their downtown pedestrian Platzl is a lovely place to spend an afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Kimberley and picking up a gift. Below is a map of Kimberly's downtown so you can some things that are available.
The Mountain
Discover the Four Faces of Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley is located in southeast B.C. in the heart of the East Kootenays in the Purcell Mountains, on the east face of North Star Hill. http://skikimberley.com/the-mountain/
The best combination of sun and light fluffy powder across 1,800 acres, offers many different activities, 80 named runs, short lift lines, and beautiful views. Laid back friendly atmosphere.
Offers everything from wide-open groomed runs on the frontside with powder stashes that last for weeks to adventurous steeps and North America's largest glade terrain. Black Forest, on the backside. North Star Mountain includes a newly enhanced beginner's area, enjoyable long intermediate trails, exciting glades and steep terrain for the advanced skier and rider.
North Star Mountain includes a newly enhanced beginner's area, enjoyable long intermediate trails, and exciting glades and steep terrain for the advanced skier and rider.
Meet Kimberley’s friendly Mountain Host volunteers for a free tour of the mountain. No need to sign up. Show up at Northstar Mountain Quad base area at 10:30 daily. Look for the Hosts in yellow jackets. Guided tours start every day at 10:30am and 1:00pm.
Ask Their Experts and Let Them Show You the Mountain. If you're looking for secret snow stashes, lift shortcuts, an abundance of resort history, and/or you just need someone to lean on for a few hours, hook-up with one of our Mountain Hosts! They know everything and are also really cool! Our Mountain Hosts offer tours every day for intermediate (green circle/blue square) to advance (black diamond) skiers and riders. They'll show you how to make the most of your day on the hill.
Assortment of on-mountain and ski-in/ski-out accommodation, some located directly at the main lift base and a unique Bavarian-themed downtown
Top Elevation: 6,500 ft / 1,982 m
Base Elevation: 4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Vertical Rise: 2,465 ft / 751 m
Skiable Acres: 1,800 acres / 729 hect
Longest Run: Ridgeway 3.97 mi/6.4 km
Number of Lifts: 5
1 High Speed Quad (North Star Express),
1 Triple Chair (Easter),
1 Double Chair (Tamarack),
1 T-Bar (Owl),
1 Magic Carpet
Number of Runs: 80
68 runs plus another 12 in the Glades
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 42%
Advanced: 38%
Ski Season Early December - Mid April
Average Snowfall: 150" - 400cm
Average Temperature: -5°C / 23°F
Warming up is an important component to a healthy injury-free day. Take the North Star Express lift to the top and get off to skiers right. Then take the run 'Bradford's BLVD' to the bottom. This is a soft transitional corduroy run - perfect for getting those legs loose!
Other Recommended Warm up Runs:
Main, Buckhorn, Stemwinder, Twiligh
Other Recommended Warm up Runs:
Main, Buckhorn, Stemwinder, Twiligh
Must Do Runs
All Over (40), Notre Dame (63), Stemwinder (16), Nate's Way (24)
Bradford's BLVD (13), Caper (39), Dean's Left and Right! (48,46)
Tamarack (28)
Beginner
Back Track, Caper, Lower Caper, Upper Caper, Easy Way
Hoot's Way, Main, Midnight, Northstar Trail, Owl Area
Pine Flats, Ridgeway, Vimy Ridge, Nate's Way
Intermediate
All Over, Anton’s Top, Buckhorn, Dean Left, Dean Right, Dinkum
Dreadnaught, Ego Alley, Mambo, Main, Midget, Midwinder
Notre Dame, Purl, Rosa, Stemwinder, Twilight, Utopia
1/2 Dreadnaught, 1/2 Rosa, 1/2 Twilight
Advanced
Magma, Tamarack, Upshot, Kimberley Rail Park
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
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